PROJECT MANAGER I, II / SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Project Manager

The City of Visalia is recruiting for Project Managers in its Engineering Division. Positions may be filled at any level based on candidate qualifications.

The City of Visalia's Engineering Division is part of the Engineering & Building Department and serves the community by providing a wide range of engineering services such as project and construction management, surveying, traffic engineering, encroachment permits, and inspection. The Division is responsible for the development and implementation of municipal infrastructure projects through the City's adopted multi-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that includes a broad spectrum of CIP projects. The division's staff of engineers, technicians, surveyors, inspectors, and administrative staff are committed to customer service, safety, and providing high-quality engineering support and services to the public and other City Departments.

Examples of Duties

The City is recruiting for vacancies within the CIP Engineering Division. Recruitment may be filled at the Project Manager I, Project Manager II, or Senior Project Manager level depending on qualifications. Under general guidance, the successful candidate will have the primary responsibility to manage scope, schedule, and budget on projects and to ensure projects make their way through the delivery process from project inception to bidding, and onto construction and close out. Selected candidates will be responsible for project delivery of a variety of capital improvement projects and capable of performing various tasks associated with the delivery of CIP projects. Depending on the candidate's background, delivery of projects can include but is not limited to project management, construction management, engineering design, utility coordination, outside agency coordination, funding management, right-of-way procurement, public outreach and engagement, cost estimation, specification writing, project scheduling, consultant procurement (RFP's), contractor procurement (RFB's), reporting, and similar type work. The position(s) will be expected to coordinate and work collaboratively with other departments and divisions. Other responsibilities include City Council staff reports and presentations, responding to public inquiries regarding their projects, perform plan reviews, and grant administration.

Qualifications / Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a high level of professionalism, have excellent communication skills, and a strong technical background relevant to the position as either an engineer or project manager. The ideal candidate will be a self-driven individual, willing to take on new challenges, be able to effectively communicate with coworkers, supervisors, support staff, stakeholders, and be willing to work on and manage multiple CIP projects at any given time. The position requires excellent judgement, integrity, commitment to quality, and organizational skills. The position requires having a strong work ethic, able to work collaboratively with others, and ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams and meetings. The candidate should have a proven track record of successfully managing engineering projects of various complexities and scope, have experience managing project budgets, have effective time management skills to ensure projects are completed on schedule, have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address project issues and obstacles. The position requires familiarity with relevant construction practices, industry standards, public contract code, and regulations including permitting and bidding processes. The ideal candidate will have municipal engineering experience in areas such as project and construction management, roadway construction, drainage and sewer facilities, pavement maintenance, traffic, street lighting, intelligent transportation systems, ATP and SR2S, landscaping, parks, MUTCD/Watch Manual, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, and municipal buildings.

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities would be:

• CIP Project Manager I: BS degree in related field and 1 year of project management experience.
• CIP Project Manager II: BS degree in related field and 3 years of project management experience.
• Senior CIP Project Manager: BS degree in related field and 4 years of project management experience.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver's license by time of appointment.

Additional Information

Application and supplemental material will be evaluated and applicants who appear to be the most qualified will be invited to participate in a job related interview and/or examination process. Successful candidates may be required to pass a background, physical examination, and/or drug screen.

Compensation and benefits The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• Monthly salary range $7,810 - $11,625 DOQ
• CalPERS retirement program
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Longevity Pay
• Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic (no out of pocket expenses)
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave and much more...

Experience Visalia. Enhance your life. If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 146,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities. Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments. As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living. The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities. Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare's latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward. Come discover all Visalia has to offer! The City of Visalia is an equal opportunity employer.