Description

The Project Manager oversees the pavement management program and serves as project manager on a variety of pavement and capital improvement projects; supervises and evaluates the work of Town contractors and provides oversight of public improvement inspections for private development.  Will review right-of-way permit applications and inspect construction.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required.  The Town of Johnstown retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time. 

• Manages a variety of capital projects and conducts complex inspections of asphalt and concrete installation, preservation, and repairs along with storm sewer installation and repairs. Performs quality assurance and reviews warranty work.
• Supervises contractors performing construction and maintenance activities, performs private development construction inspections as needed.
• Prepares and reviews progress pay estimates for contractor work.
• Performs engineering support work to review construction documents; assists in the planning of simple to moderately difficult roadway reconstruction or repair work, to include road widening, adding traffic features, correcting drainage issues, or similar items.
• Assesses the condition of roadway assets, including asphalt, concrete, drainage, and rights-of-way and determines appropriate maintenance treatments.
• Creates bid documents, including bid schedules and specifications for pavement maintenance and other projects as assigned.  
• Assists in updating the pavement database and analyses data to create roadway preventative maintenance forecasts and rehabilitation strategies.
• Coordinates with the Engineering and Utilities Departments to plan projects and road maintenance activities to ensure work will not conflict with activities of other departments and divisions. Contacts neighboring local agencies regarding pavement issues and to manage maintenance agreements.
• Researches new materials and techniques and monitors current developments in project management and pavement management to ensure best management practices are used.
• Prepares reports for Town Council meetings for contract awards.
• Reviews right-of-way permit applications and inspects work performed under right-of-way permits.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Working knowledge of alternative delivery methods for capital and road maintenance projects
• Skilled in construction management
• Knowledge of contract standards and specifications
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering for pavement design, construction, and inspections
• Ability to assess pavement condition and quality and to develop maintenance plans, forecasting
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of contract administration and project management
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to engineering projects
• Knowledge of safe work practices and regulations relating to the work
• Skilled in the use of standard office equipment, including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities
• Skilled in the principles of effective customer service  
• Ability to effectively supervise contractors and vendors
• Skilled in evaluating plans for large projects
• Ability to perform skilled inspections of related projects
• Skilled with effective problem solving and decision making
• Ability to prepare and present clear and accurate reports, logs, correspondence and field sketches  
• Skilled with communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, contractors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Work is frequently performed indoors. Some outdoor work is performed with exposure to inclement weather conditions, such as temperatures ranging from over 100 degrees to below zero.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, vehicular traffic, and loud noises.

Employees in this position are frequently required to reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear and see within normal range, and make repetitive motions, occasionally employees are required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch.

The employee in this position must exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license and a safe driving record throughout employment
• A minimum five years of responsible project management experience in civil construction and maintenance, and repair of streets, roadways and storm sewers is required
• Strong experience assessing Pavement Condition Index and developing maintenance plans
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is preferred  
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Professional Engineer’s (PE) license, or other professional certification in construction management, project management, business administration, or related field is preferred   
• ATSSA Traffic Control Technician preferred

This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all the requirements, duties, tasks, roles or responsibilities associated with the position. Nothing in this position description restricts the Town's ability to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities at any time. The Town is an at-will employer, and Town employees may be separated from employment at any time at the discretion of management.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.