Senior Project Manager - Utilities Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlottesville/jobs/newprint/4684157) Apply  Senior Project Manager - Utilities Salary $83,678.40 - $109,636.80 Annually Location Charlottesville, VA Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number 240800027-1 Department Public Utilities Opening Date 10/07/2024 Closing Date Continuous Bargaining Unit N/A + Description + Benefits + Questions General Summary The Senior Project Manager oversees the Department of Utilities projects of substantial cost, scope, and complexity to include, but not limited to: new utility infrastructure construction or major upgrades to utilities systems. The Senior Project Manager advises management on cost-planning, scheduling, control and productivity analysis, provides financial management oversight and reports on business results. Advises management on work distribution and project scheduling and or rescheduling issues; facilitates internal processes and scoping meetings. May guide or coordinate with other Utilities personnel in a consultant capacity. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is performed independently under the general direction of a Division Manager or Department Head. The preferred hiring range for this position is between $83,678.40 - $109,636.80 Annually. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities. + For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits. + The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462. NOTE: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time. Essential Responsibilities and Duties + Principle point-of-contact for assigned projects; + Manages projects through all phases and activities throughout the life of projects which includes serving as team leader and facilitator; + Maintains a high level of customer service and communication with stakeholders and key City staff and official involved with the projects; + For construction-related projects, regularly attends and participates in meetings. + For each project, develops a Project Plan which identifies and defines the scope and objectives of each project. The Project Plan considers stakeholder needs, defined budgets, City policy, compliance with laws, regulations, standards, or procedures and other requirements. In doing so, the Senior Project Manager may be required to become familiar with stakeholder/customer work processes, equipment, and facilities; + Develops or coordinates detailed project work schedules and project cost estimates; + Participates in the recommendation and selection of out-sourced consulting services required for projects which may include design professionals, right-of-way agents, technology specialists, third-party testing and verification experts, acquisition of agreements, and others; + Responsible for development and compilation of the project team including, but not limited to: design professionals, cost estimating professionals, inspectors, third-party testing and verification professionals, and expertise of other City divisions and departments; + Plans and monitors project activities to mitigate risk; + Maintains a high level of communication with stakeholders and staff; and, escalates issues, as appropriate, for senior management consideration; + Other Essential Functions: + Manages risk exposure + Manages financial tracking and data + Manages review and approval processes for projects requiring regulatory approvals + Reviews and approves pay applications + Reviews and recommends change orders + Ensures proper document management for projects + Develops and manages project teams + Reports ongoing project status to supervising manager + Develops and manages Division/Department standards for data storage and management + Performs other related duties as assigned. Education, Experience and Skills Minimum Qualifications: + Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the field of landscape architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field. + Minimum of seven (7) years of comprehensive project management experience in full life-cycle project management that includes experience in directing and leading project teams. Special Requirements: + Depending on assignment, may require a valid Virginia driver's license by employment start date. Preferred Qualifications + Master's Degree in a related field preferred. + Seven to ten years of experience directing/managing a variety of complex and challenging project assignments of significantly large scale and considerable cost preferred. + Depending on assignment: preference for familiarity with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) projects and federal grant projects. + Preference for EIT, PMP, or PE. Skills: Requires a comprehensive, intensive practical knowledge of substantive project management principles, practices, methods, approaches, procedures, and a technical knowledge base of sufficient depth and breadth in a variety of complex and challenging project assignments of significantly large scale and considerable cost. Strong technical reading and writing skills including reading, comprehension, and development of construction documents such as drawings, specifications, and contracts. Strong skill in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat, and other software pertinent to project management). Proficient in procurement of goods and services within the bounds of the Virginia Public Procurement Act, and, relevant City of Charlottesville ordinances. Proficient and experienced in planning, managing, and forecasting project budgets throughout the life of the projects. Knowledgeable of the respective industries and markets from which implementation of the projects will be performed (e.g. data storage and security, construction, etc.). The Senior Project Manager shall have broad knowledge of its industry, regional market conditions, and service providers within its market region. Skilled at reading and evaluating project documents (e.g. construction documents and specifications), and correctly determining if the delivered project documents satisfy programmatic requirements of a project. Physical Conditions & Additional Information Physical requirements for this position as outlined by the Department of Labor: LIGHT WORK: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. The majority of time spent in this position involves inside work, however position may be exposed to extreme temperatures, extreme brightness, allergens, and/or exposure to conditions typical of active construction sites on a regular basis. The position also may require regular use of a ladder/step stool and driving a city vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position may be required to work weekends, nights, holidays, emergency on-call and/or weather-emergency on-call. The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov. The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City’s policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City’s policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana. SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Updated July 1, 2022 Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits. 1. LEAVE: + Vacation: + 3.09 hours accrued biweekly -- 0 - <3 years + 3.85 hours accrued biweekly -- 3 - <5 years + 4.62 hours accrued biweekly -- 5 - <10 years + 5.40 hours accrued biweekly -- 10 - <15 years + 6.16 hours accrued biweekly -- 15 - <20 years + 6.93 hours accrued biweekly -- 20 - <25 years + 7.70 hours accrued biweekly -- 25+ years + Sick: + 4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation + Holidays: + 14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating) 2. INSURANCE: + Aetna Medical – + Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire: + HMO: $0 premium for employee only coverage + POS 1: Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay + POS 2: Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay + (Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.) + Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand) + Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand) + Dental (Delta Dental) + No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized. + Diagnosis and Preventive -- 100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50% + Primary -- $50 deductible, 80/20 + Prosthetic & Complex Restorative -- $50 deductible, 50/50 + $1,500 maximum annual benefit + $1,000 Orthodontic Benefit + MetLife Vision Plan: Optional + Employee only coverage: $2.50 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates. + Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay; + $130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted. + Life: + Two times annual salary (paid by the City) + Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee) + AFLAC: Optional + Cancer/accident/short term disability/intensive care insurance (paid by employee) + Long Term Disability + Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City) 3. RETIREMENT: The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the City's Plan. + Pension: + Choose from two options: + A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary. + A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees) + Supplemental: + Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution 4. OTHER BENEFITS: + Flexible Spending Accounts: + Health Care Expenses + Dependent Care Expenses + Parking/Mass Transit Expenses + Parking Subsidy of $50 per month + Wellness Programs: + Gym Reimbursement Program + Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots + Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes + Weight Watchers at Work + Bike Commuter Program: + Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses + Employee Assistance Program: + A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day. + Tuition Reimbursement Program: + Up to $1,500 for undergraduate OR Up to $3,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee. 01 Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the field of landscape architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field? + Yes; I possess a Bachelor's Degree, or higher level of education. + Yes; I possess a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree. + No 02 How many years of comprehensive project management experience in full life-cycle project management that includes experience in directing and leading project teams do you possess? (Must be verifiable in reference to the work history section on your application.) + No experience + Less than seven (7) years. + Seven (7) to less than ten (10) years. + Ten (10) years or greater. 03 Have you listed all of your current, relevant, certifications/licenses in the 'Certification and Licenses' section of your application? + Yes + No 04 Please briefly describe your project and construction experience related to new utility infrastructure construction or major upgrades to utilities systems. If no experience, please write, 'None." 05 This position may require driving to perform essential job duties and requires a valid driver's license. The candidate selected for this position must meet the driver eligibility requirements of the City and must provide a certified copy of their DMV driving record. Do you possess a valid driver's license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility? + Yes; I possess a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record. + No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record. + No; I do not have a valid driver's license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and/or am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record. 06 To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself. + Yes + No 07 I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application. + Yes + No Required Question Agency City of Charlottesville Address P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902 Phone (434) 970-3490 Website http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs