Job: 2128-PROJECT MANAGER(Temporary)

Job Number/Title: 2128-PROJECT MANAGER(Temporary)
Closing Date: 11/06/2009
Salary: $51,237.79 - $76,856.69 / Annually
Date Posted: 10/23/2009
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Capital Improvements Mgmt Svcs

Job Summary
Under general direction, is responsible for performing professional work reviewing City buildings to be constructed and for providing technical assistance to other related building construction as directed by the City Architect. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.
Essential Job Functions
* Manages the design, development, and implementation of projects to include, but not limited to gathering and defining the project requirements; obtains staffing requirements; and forms projected teams;
* Develops methods, procedures, and quality objectives including metrics for assessing progress; utilizes established project standards, procedures, and quality objectives;
* Conducts project kickoff meetings; communicates individual roles and project expectations; ensures all project team members have the tools and training required to perform effectively;
* Develops detailed project plans and schedules;
* Provides work direction and leadership to assigned projects, including scheduling, assignment of work, and review of project efforts,
* Monitors project milestones and critical dates to identify potential risk to project schedule; identifies ways to resolve schedule issues; keeps management current on any changes;
* Assesses variances from the project plans; gathers metrics, and develops and implements changes as necessary to ensure that the project remains within specified scope and is within time, cost, and quality objectives;
* Conducts formal quality assurance reviews with business sponsor during and upon project completion to confirm acceptance and satisfaction. Provides the team with constructive feedback as it pertains to project performance;
* Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, and if necessary, counsels personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines;
* Develops and maintains a productive working relationship with project sponsors, project team members, and vendors;
* Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.