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Job Description
Summary
Summary
Minimum Starting Salary: $90,000.00- Depending on Qualifications
The City of Waco Seeks
An individual with construction or facility project management experience, preferably in a government setting. If you are a highly organized, detail-oriented project manager with excellent communication skills that has worked on renovations and new construction, this could be the career for you. Apply now!
Minimum Qualifications
Required:- Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Project Management, or a related field.
- 6 years experience in construction and/or project management.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Texas Driver's License
Position Overview
Under general supervision, manages renovation and construction of City facilities, buildings, and building systems; manages contractors, contracts, and special projects; coordinates work with design and engineering consultants and contractors. Supervises and coordinates the work of the Facilities Project Manager. Assures effective communication of Facilities issues, determines priorities of projects. Manages project budgets and expenditures; develops and manages project scope, specifications, schedules, and budgets. Monitors work sites to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed and that the work zones and equipment meet safety standards. Assures Facilities project activities and procedures are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations, and standards
Essential Functions- Manages facility construction projects through all phases from initial project assignment to completion according to project schedules, budgets, state and federal regulations and City standards; coordinates work of outside contractors; assures projects meet City goals and compliance standards.
- Manages design and construction activities for development; coordinates, monitors, and manages Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) development projects in cooperation with other departments, outside agencies and contractors; assures projects meet design and budge goals and schedules.
- Oversees work performed by contractors; inspects project work sites and documents the progress compared to project schedule; reviews and approves construction documents, expenditures, and reports; assures project activities are in compliance with project specifications and City policies.
- Maintains project files, documents, and records; prepares reports on program activities and performance.
- Plans and prioritizes projects assigned to the Project Manager.
- Supervises projects and ongoing programs assigned to the Project Manager including maintenance, repair, construction and renovation of City facilities, buildings and building systems.
- Supervises and evaluates assigned staff; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; trains and instructs employees as required; meets with staff to review and discuss projects and work assignments.
- Manages emergency repair projects as needed.
- May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.
Why Work For Waco:- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And More!
- Chance to do work you are passionate about
- Desire to give back
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Waco
Show moreWaco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.
Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.
The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.
Governance and Organization
Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.
The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.
The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.
The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.
With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
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