Project Manager I, II or III (Capital Design and Construction)

Company: Utah Transit Authority
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: April 15, 2024

Job Description:

Utah Transit AuthorityDo you want to work in an exciting industry that continues to provide integral services to the community? Drive your career forward at the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) a major transit agency in one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States! As the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) moves forward toward new places and destinations, we need you to come be our Project Manager! In this position, you will work with a team of contractors and consultants to coordinate, develop, plan, and lead various construction activities and projects. Through this position you will take an integral role in keeping Utah connected and moving through new development and construction initiatives. This is a Career-Ladder position (Meaning it can be filled at any of the following experience levels) Project Manager I: With direction from the Director of Capital Design and Construction, assists in overseeing, evaluating, and managing work of UTA consultants and contractors in conducting planning, environmental studies, design, and construction activities to complete projects; and/or helps to oversee provision of technical and business support to those projects. Assists in selecting and supervising consultants and contractors. Helps develop and manage project budgets and monitor progress and accountability. Helps coordinate capital project development activities with other UTA departments and interact with other government agencies, which may include FTA and UDOT. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; supports public involvement and prepares collaboration material for elected leaders and the community at large.Project Manager II Manages, coordinates, and supports development activities for capital development construction projects. Oversees, evaluates, and manages work of UTA consultants and contractors conducting planning, environmental studies, design, and construction activities to deliver projects; and/or helps to oversee provision of technical and business support to projects. Responsible for or assists in selecting and supervising consultants and contractors. Develops and manages program budgets, monitors progress and accountability. Coordinates capital project development activities with other UTA departments and interacts with government agencies, particularly FTA and UDOT. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; supports public involvement and collaboration with elected leaders and the community at large. Makes project-level decisions, including scope, schedule, and budget. Manages contracts, designers, consultants, and contractors. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders. Develops project-level strategy to successfully deliver capital projects consistent with the UTA goals and strategic initiatives.Project Manager IIIManages, coordinates, and supports development activities for capital development construction projects. Oversees, evaluates, and manages work of UTA consultants and contractors conducting planning, environmental studies, design, and construction activities to deliver projects; and/or helps to oversee provision of technical and business support to projects. Responsible for or assists in selecting and supervising consultants, designers, and contractors. Participates in resolving key policy issues and other strategic opportunities associated with UTAs transit program and consistent with UTA goals and strategic initiatives. Develops and manages program budgets, monitors progress and accountability. Coordinates capital project development activities with other UTA departments and interacts with government agencies, particularly FTA and UDOT. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; supports public involvement and collaboration with elected leaders, MPOs, cities, counties and the community at large. Develops strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Manages major agency-level strategic projects decisions, in coordination with the Director of Capital Design and Construction. Identifies and manages project and agency risks related to projects.Minimum QualificationsExperience/Education/Licenses/TrainingPROJECT MANAGER I2-3 years engineering/planning experience including planning, design, and/or construction of large transportation projects required.2-3 years of project management experience preferred not required.Bachelors in Civil, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study. (In lieu of a bachelors degree, 4 additional years of experience will be considered)Engineer in Training (EIT) and working towards Professional (PE) license. - preferred To carry out essential functions of this job, must have a valid Utahs drivers license with no more than four moving violations in the past three years; or, if a non-driver, must be able to travel efficiently by another means to and from varied locations within UTAs service area. Lack of a drivers license does not necessarily preclude employment. No applicant may have more than one violation of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within the last ten years. PROJECT MANAGER II4-6 years engineering/planning experience including planning, design, and/or construction of large transportation projects.3-7 years engineering /project management experience including planning, design, and/or construction of large transportation projects.Project management experience with complicated transportation projects specifically budgets, schedules, scopes of work, stakeholders, federal grant requirements.Bachelors in Civil, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study. (In lieu of a bachelors degree, 4 additional years of experience will be considered)Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.To carry out essential functions of this job, must have a valid Utahs drivers license with no more than four moving violations in the past three years; or, if a non-driver, must be able to travel efficiently by another means to and from varied locations within UTAs service area. Lack of a drivers license does not necessarily preclude employment. No applicant may have more than one violation of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within the last ten years. PROJECT MANAGER III7-10 years engineering/planning experience including planning, design, and/or construction of large transportation projects/programs.7+ years project management experience with multiple complex transportation projects i.e., complex scope, schedule, budget, numerous stakeholders, limited funding. Bachelors in Civil, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study. (In lieu of a bachelors degree, 4 additional years of experience will be considered)Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.Project management experience with multiple complex transportation projects i.e., complex scope, schedule, budget, numerous stakeholders, limited funding.To carry out essential functions of this job, must have a valid Utahs drivers license with no more than four moving violations in the past three years; or, if a non-driver, must be able to travel efficiently by another means to and from varied locations within UTAs service area. Lack of a drivers license does not necessarily preclude employment. No applicant may have more than one violation of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within the last ten years. Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesPROJECT MANAGER IKnowledge of NEPA environmental procedures preferred.Knowledge of FTA programs and requirements preferred.Basic knowledge of project management techniques, software, and tools.MS Word and Excel intermediate proficiency preferred.MS ProjectCommunicate and interact effectively with the public regarding potentially sensitive issues.Help address potential technical and non-technical problems associated with civil infrastructure improvement projects.Identify issues that are most significant to success a project.Work with stakeholders of projects and be sensitive to stakeholder issues and impact of decision on stakeholders.Work in a team environment.Implement management directives and decisions.Apply creativity and innovation to solving problems.This job requires regular and predictable attendance.PROJECT MANAGER II or IIIKnowledge of NEPA environmental procedures.Knowledge of FTA programs and requirements.Expanded knowledge of project management techniques, software & tools.MS Word and Excel intermediate proficiency preferred.MS ProjectCommunicate and interact effectively with the public regarding potentially sensitive issues.Recognize potential technical and non-technical problems, and propose solutions,associated with civil infrastructure improvement projects.Identify and address issues that are most significant to success of a project.Understand stakeholders of projects and be sensitive to stakeholder issues and impact of decision on stakeholders.Manage a multi-disciplinary team of agency staff engineers and consultants.Formulate and implement management directives and decisions.Develop creative problem resolutions and/or alternatives satisfying all, or majority of parties involved or affected.This job requires regular and predictable attendance.-OR-An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]UTAs benefits package for full-time administrative employees includes:Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage). Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.Employee assistance program includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.UTA Well a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.For more information on UTAs Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefitsPay Ranges:Project Manager I: $79,000.00 or more depending on experience.Project Manager II: $89,000.00 or more depending on experience.Project Manager III: $99,000.00 or more depending on experience.If interested, apply before: Monday, April 22nd, 2024 @ 5:59 PM MST* Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.*Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.PM21PI2f7c68615766-25660-34225500

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