Project Manager I-III (Utilities-Water)

Summary: The City of Aspen is a municipal organization seeking a Project Manager I-III to manage water and electric infrastructure projects. The role involves planning, budgeting, scheduling, and overseeing construction while ensuring compliance with city standards and regulations. Responsibilities: - Identifies, develops, manages, coordinates, and administers projects from concept development, budget, design, construction, and through completion/close-out - Prepares proposals, recommends, and conducts consultant selection, reviews and manages planning, design, and construction contracts, reviews consultants work, and ensures compliance with City standards, State/Federal code requirements, and standard engineering practices - Responsible for projects from concept development, project budget, project execution, and project close-out - Manages construction contracts or projects, accepts bids for construction, and makes recommendations for City projects. Provides on-site guidance and problem resolution - Ensures proper field changes by reviewing field reports on installations for conformance to contracts, regulations, and engineering and construction principles and standards - Monitors schedules, contract change orders, and costs. Reviews and approves change orders and pay applications - Performs field site visits, inspections, and enforces policies and procedures for compliance on Utility Department projects or projects involving Utility Department infrastructure - Presents and prepares documents/materials for presentation to Council and City Manager’s Office - Manages project budget, contract requests, potential planning applications, and public outreach - Oversees utility planning, design, and construction projects to ensure compliance with bid documents and specifications. Reviews and recommends approval for construction changes and payments - Monitors work progress and quality of deliverables from contractor vendors - Reviews and prepares public outreach information, including processes, engagement activities, news media, and all other related communication material - Conducts policy analysis and research to provide guidance, recommendations, and advice regarding utility infrastructure development and implementation - Supports local discussions and initiatives regarding water and electric supplies, and conservation efforts - Supports, enforces, and provides expertise on the standards for utility system extensions and improvements - Coordinates with staff and engineering consultants to ensure compliance - Provides consultation to the development and review process - Assists in the preparation of the annual budget, including cost estimates for capital projects - Prepares project budgets, monitors expenditures to ensure costs do not exceed budget, and approves payments - Forecasts financial requirements, analyzes variances, and initiates corrective actions - Provides oversight and leadership around safety associated duties associated with high risk industrial facility (as recommended by OSHA) - Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions - Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related science - One to two years of experience in Civil Engineering or closely related field for Project Manager I - Three to six years of experience in Civil Engineering or closely related field for Project Manager II - Six or more years of experience in Civil Engineering or closely related field for Project Manager III - Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (Email) - Must have a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web-based platforms - Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date - Possession of or ability to obtain Colorado FE/EIT within six (6) months of date of hire for Project Manager I - Registration as a Colorado Professional Engineer (PE) for Project Manager II and III Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working for a municipally or privately owned utility for Project Manager II and III - Experience in land development, easement research, and adherence to codes and specifications for Project Manager II - Experience managing shallow and deep utility projects for Project Manager II - Experience in land development, easement research, and writing codes and specifications for Project Manager III - Experience managing shallow and deep utility projects with multiple stakeholders for Project Manager III - Experience delivering complex projects to boards and ownership groups for Project Manager III - Experience with public speaking and managing public perception during planning and construction projects for Project Manager III Required Skills: Civil Engineering, Budget Management, Project Management Important Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Colorado PE License Nice-to-Have Skills: Technology Benefits: Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, and flexible work arrangements., Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley., Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program., Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision., Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs., Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans, and social security in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option., Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.