About the Department


About Us:
The City of Glendale's Transportation Department works to ensure safe and efficient travel for the people of Glendale.
The Role:
	Plans, coordinates, and manages the Transportation Department projects with an emphasis on capital improvement projects. Provides oversight and management on assigned projects. Coordinates with various disciplines within the Transportation Department to deliver projects. The ideal candidate for the role will a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management and five years of increasingly responsible experience in public works project management.
Salary and Hiring Bonus:
This position is a Grade 412 with an annual salary between $84,571 - $126,857
Benefits:

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Below are some City of Glendale benefits resources for your review: Benefits Guide FY 25 Benefits Book

Position Duties

Plans, coordinates, and manages Transportation Department projects starting from the scoping phase, then through the design phase and ending through the construction and warranty phase, with an emphasis on capital improvement projects within the city's approved Capital Improvement Plan.
Prepares project scoping reports. This requires coordination with internal and external staff within the city.
Participates in the selection process for design professional services, developing design scopes of work, negotiating consultant fees, and managing design contracts.
Coordinates with Property Management Division in the engineering Department when Right-of-way is required.
Analyzes and interacts with other department staff to coordinate project activities.
Schedules, conducts, and documents project meetings, including meetings with property owners, design review meetings, and constructability review meetings to ensure projects are feasible and constructible.
Reviews and provides comments on all state and federally funded projects.
Coordinates the development of the scope of work for assigned projects, providing direction to department staff regarding alternate procurement methods for construction services.
Manages the work of outside design consultants by establishing preliminary project design requirements, conducting constructability reviews, and preparing preliminary cost estimates.
Prepares and negotiates contracts and fees, maintains design schedules and plan reviews.
Implements and manages alternate project delivery methods per city procurement guidelines and state statutes.
Prepares project cost estimates and develops schedules for bidding, construction; manages construction contracts, conducts pre-bid meetings, bid openings, evaluates bidders, and conducts pre-construction meetings.
Prepares and reviews comprehensive project schedules covering all phases, from project scoping through construction completion; investigates and resolves schedule conflicts on capital improvement projects. Negotiates contract change order requests and proposed additions/deletions to contracts throughout the process, reviews pay estimates for contractors and consultants, conducts project progress meetings and project conferences.
Provides assistance and project management to department staff.
Provides direction and assistance to city staff, developers, consultants, and outside agencies regarding engineering projects.

Responds to and resolves citizen inquiries and complaints regarding engineering projects.
Coordinates city public works projects with other cities and agencies.
Prepares and presents written and oral reports on public works projects for city management and the public.
Holds and directs public meetings to keep the public informed of the direction and progress of public works projects.
Assists in the development of the division budget and public works capital improvement budget.
Represents the city on professional and intergovernmental committees.
Operates city vehicles.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management and five years of increasingly responsible experience in public works project management.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.

Knowledge of:.

The theory and principles of civil engineering and construction management
Project management and supervisory skills
Public works design, standards and construction and the methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works projects
City and state Laws, ordinances, and regulations governing municipal engineering
A city public works infrastructure
Managing project budgets
Basic contract Law, bond and insurance requirements
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
AASHTO Design Guide
AASHTO Roadside Design Guide
MAG Standards
Glendale 2015 Engineering Design Standards

Ability to:

Use project management and scheduling software
Develop and monitor a project budget
Make decisions regarding project priorities, costs, and alternatives
Perform research, analyze findings, prepare and present reports to city management
Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff and the public
Operate a computer
Operate city vehicles

Special Requirements:

Valid Arizona driver's license.
Professional Engineering (PE) certification preferred
This position is classified as safety-sensitive which requires candidates to successfully undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment. They will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. A post-offer physical assessment is required. The City of Glendale will incur the cost of all required testing.

Success Factor Classification Level - Professional/Supervisory
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This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Other Qualifications

Office setting. Enters, exits, and operates city vehicles.

Benefits

: Benefit information is outlined here: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Your-Government/Connect/Departments/Human-Resources-Risk-Management/Benefits

Supplemental Questions

I understand that my work experience must be in the body of this application and that "see resume" is grounds for disqualification from further consideration. Furthermore, I verify that the information I have provided on this application is accurate, and that any answers I provide to the following questions are also reflected in the Work Experience section of my application. I understand that the responses I provide will be verified through the recruitment process and any misstatement of material facts will also be grounds for disqualification from further consideration.

Please select the response that best describes your level of education and experience as it applies to the Project Manager position with the City of Glendale.

Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or construction management and five (5) or more years of increasingly responsible experience in public works project management.
Three (3) years of college courses in civil engineering or construction management and six (6) or more years of increasingly responsible experience in public works project management.
Two (2) years of college courses in civil engineering or construction management and seven (7) or more years of increasingly responsible experience in public works project management.
One (1) year of college courses in civil engineering or construction management and eight (8) or more years of increasingly responsible experience in public works project management.
Nine (9) or more years of increasingly responsible experience in public works project management.
Less than nine (9) years of increasingly responsible experience in public works project management
None of the above

How many years of current, relevant, direct Project Manager experience do you have?

5 or more years
3 to 4 years
1 to 2 years
Less than a year
None of the above

How many years of experience do you have managing CIP Programs in a municipal environment?

Five or more years
3 to 4 years
1 to 2 years
Less than a year
None of the above

How many years of experience do you have managing budgets and tracking expenses in a municipal environment?

Five or more years
3 to 4 years
1 to 2 years
Less than 1 year
None of the above

How many years of experience do you have in plan reviews and plan design and development?

five or more years
3 to 4 years
1 to 2 years
Less than a year
None of the above

What certifications do you currently hold?

PE (Professional Engineer)
PMP (Project Management Professional)
None of the above

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: City of Glendale (AZ)
Address: 5970 W Brown St

Glendale, Arizona, 85302
Phone: 623-930-2270
Website: http://www.glendaleaz.gov

Project Manager - Transportation