Project Manager (SPLOST)

Project Manager

First review of applications begins on August 18, 2026. Reports to: Capital Projects Director FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative Classification: Non-Merit - Serves at the discretion of the Department Director Pay Grade: 128 Safety Sensitive: No

Purpose of Job: The Project Manager oversees multiple public infrastructure and facility projects from planning through design, construction, and closeout within an established program framework, with increasing independence as experience and familiarity with program requirements are demonstrated. Responsibilities include coordinating with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and the public; administering contracts; reviewing schedules and cost proposals; documenting decisions; and escalating issues as appropriate to ensure successful project delivery. Work focuses on the responsible delivery of infrastructure and facility projects that demand strong technical judgment, critical thinking, disciplined project management, and effective collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders. This role is central to ensuring projects are delivered transparently, efficiently, and in a manner that reflects both community priorities and long-term public value.

Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or other applied technical disciplines related to the built environment with 5 years of progressive project management experience, including demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects and administer design and construction contracts in an owner-side, consulting, or public-sector environment or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess a valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer, EIT, or CCM Experience in the Southeast US construction industry Experience in client service and stakeholder management, including coordination with diverse internal and external parties Experience managing consultants and contractors in an owner-side or oversight role

Essential Duties, Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. The key areas of responsibility associated with this role will be:

Project Delivery: Effectively applies and enforces project standards as required by the Contract, the Specifications, and ACCGov standards. Manages assigned projects, overseeing scope, schedule, resource selection, risk assessment, budget, and fees required for successful delivery. Facilitates public engagement and coordinates technical input from stakeholders. Professionally resolves issues within delegated authority and documents decisions. Ability to quickly learn and adapt to a variety of project management and document control tools (e.g., MS Office Suite, Bluebeam, MS Project), primarily for project oversight, coordination, and reporting. Documents and advises the Director of any foreseeable project challenges, required adjustments, agreements, and negotiations.

Contract Administration & Cost Management: Reviews contract documents and related materials with the project team and relevant staff. Ensures compliance with project contract documents and terms. Sets turnaround time targets for reviews and monitors compliance with established project metrics; adjusts as required. Manages resource allocation throughout the project life cycle. Monitors and manages costs of internal and external resources to complete the established project plan. Monitors and manages all project costs and proactively addresses cost conflicts prior to execution of work authorizations.

Stakeholder, Public & Interagency Coordination: Represents ACCGov in negotiations and communications with designers, contractors, agencies, and other stakeholders, in coordination with Program Management and ACCGov leadership as appropriate. Directs and reports project progress and performance to the Director. Establishes and maintains liaison relationships across ACCGov, consultant engineering firms, and outside agencies. Assists with public involvement and resident outreach activities in coordination with the Communications Department. Aids in ensuring responsiveness to resident inquiries and timely resolution of complaints.

Quality, Safety & Risk Management: Ensures quality processes are planned and implemented in accordance with Program, Project, and Contract requirements. Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential conflicts, and develops contingency plans for project success. Ensures project team members engage in safe work practices in compliance with site-specific safety procedures and industry standards. Ensures required safety equipment is available and utilized as necessary.

Documentation, Reporting & Professional Practice: Oversees administration of project documentation, including reports, meeting minutes, and contract records, in accordance with program requirements. Maintains all required contract records and project files. Manages projects and assigned work in a proactive, organized manner. Applies professional knowledge and experience to provide solutions, apply cost-effective practices, and adapt to changing project conditions. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear documentation, correspondence, and presentation materials. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supplemental Information: (ADA) Minimum Qualification or Standard Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a calculator, copier, tape measure, engineering scale, printers and computers. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. Must be able to walk over uneven ground and climb embankments. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of light work. Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things. Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors. Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of right-of-way plans, title reports, subdivision plans, deeds, spreadsheets, status reports, computer program manuals, federal regulations, roadway plans, legal documents and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to speak to groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence. Intelligence: Require the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques, to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics relates to primary occupation, and make independent judgment in the absence of management. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including roadway construction and legal terminology. Numerical Aptitude: Require ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; interpret graphs; compute discount; interest; profit and loss, ratio and proportion, etc.; and perform calculations involving variables and formulas. Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with drafting tools and office equipment. Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using drafting tools and office equipment. Requires the ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates. Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as a calculator, copier, tape measures, engineering scale, printers and computers. Must have ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of hand/eye/foot coordination. Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimum stress when confronted with an emergency. Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone and letter.

ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com.