Program Manager - GS4120-840100
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Program Manager
Position ID: GS4120-840100
Department/Division: Capital Projects/Engineering
Reports to: Deputy Director of Capital Projects
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
DOT: No
Definition: Coordinates, manages and ensures compliance for programs of assigned division/department. Prepares budgets, statistical reports and performance measures; and oversees effectiveness
of assigned programs.
Essential Functions:
Leads, oversees and participates in the administering and auditing of assigned Capital Programs; ensures compliance with contract/agreement requirements; assists in the development of
City goals for programs and policies.
Serves as functional lead for assigned Capital Programs including providing feedback and guidance on the prioritization of work for assigned project managers.
Serves as functional lead for ongoing management and oversight of the City’s project management software system.
Supervises assigned Construction Project Managers, responsible for reviewing and validating all materials prepared by direct repots including individual project documents.
Assists departmental leadership with the development and implementation of new and revised processes to ensure programs and individual Capital Projects are delivered efficiently.
Serves as functional lead for Capital Project Delivery Division, including assisting Construction Project Managers with identifying solutions to issues that arise for individual projects
and providing oversight on the general productivity and performance of the team in concert with departmental leadership.
Provides regular review and oversight on updates to the City’s Construction Specifications, Standard Details, and associated contract documents.
Prepares spreadsheets, presentations and reports on an as-requested basis; provides and presents information to City leadership, citizens, the media, elected officials and members of
City boards and commissions.
Assists other City departments, developers, contractors and citizens with information pertaining to the status of capital infrastructure construction.
Attends and participates in a variety of meetings; plans and reviews schedules and meeting agendas; and prepares and delivers presentations.
Serves as the lead for the selection of solicitation method for projects in collaboration with Procurement and Compliance and Capital Projects/Engineering leadership. This responsibility
includes the establishment of evaluation committees.
Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
Acts of behalf of the Deputy Director of Capital Projects on an as needed and as requested basis.
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field
AND
Ten years of progressively responsible experience in construction and capital project management
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Familiarity with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and other best practices associated with project management
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office package
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Prior coordination of municipal construction project management and operations for landfill, wastewater, water, streets, sidewalks, traffic operations and/or drainage projects experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Conditions of Employment:
Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must be able to work outside of regular business hours as required
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of being promoted to role.
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: A
Sitting: M
Walking: I
Lifting: A
Carrying: A
Pushing/Pulling: A
Overhead Work: A
Fine Dexterity: A
Kneeling: A
Crouching: A
Crawling: A
Bending: A
Twisting: A
Climbing: I
Balancing:I
Vision: E
Hearing: E
Talking: E
Video Display: E
Differentiate Color: E
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the daily use of a computer and a telephone.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed primarily in an office environment.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
Effective Date: 2/12/2019
Revision Date: 11/5/2021