City of Albuquerque

Position Summary

Direct, manage, coordinate and supervise activities and operations for renovation and new development projects including fiscal projects planning, managing multiple funding sources, design, plan check, inspection, project budgets and scheduling; may supervise the work of staff and consultants responsible for performing a wide variety of multiple technical and professional projects in support of assigned projects; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, business administration, public administration or a related field; and

Five (5) years managerial capital improvement project planning, financial reporting, purchasing, and/or preparation, administration, monitoring/tracking of contracts experience;; and

To include Two (2) years direct supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Operation characteristics, services and activities of the Department with specific emphasis on professional engineering practices, procedures and method to implement capital projects
• Principals and practices of program development and administration
• Municipal budget preparation and administration
• Principals and practices of engineering
• Principals of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Methods and techniques of project planning and the design and construction process
• Methods and techniques to prepare for public meetings and obtaining informed consent
• Principles and practices associated with project bidding including construction document preparation, specifications and process
• Principals and practices of engineering materials
• Multiple project funding sources, requirements and reporting
• Project budget, preparation and control
• Asset management
• Multiple project scheduling and construction implementation

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Lead, organize, coordinate and review the work of lower level staff and private sector design consultants
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
• Oversee the design, planning, construction and renovation of engineering projects
• Develop and administer division goals, objectives and procedures
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets
• Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contract in the course of work
• Interpret, explain and enforce department policies, procedures and practices
• Serve as project manager for a variety of capital projects
• Review and approve a variety of construction documents, specifications and details associated with any renovation and development project and which require professional engineering consultants and sub-consultants
• Inspect, coordinate and review fieldwork
• Schedule construction for city crews, on-call construction contract(s) and bid situations
• Communicate and present professional and technical project information to neighborhood association, boards and the public
• Develop project budget and monitor for compliance
• Documents efficiently and effectively to maintain project files.
• Coordinate assigned activities with other division, departments, agencies and organizations
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, evaluate consequences and implement action recommendations
• Work independently or with team, as necessary to solve problems, resolve conflict, meet goals and objectives
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Total Rewards. Total You.

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state’s public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee’s contribution. That’s higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

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