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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Division Manager, Project Management
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 13045 Salary Grade: HD5
Approved: October 10, 2007 Last Revised: June 20, 2023

Purpose:
 

Under general direction plans, coordinates, and manages business activities within the Project Management Division of the Public Works Department.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Manages the day-to-day activities, assigns job duties, and monitors completion of tasks, projects, and activities of assigned division.
2. Forecasts, develops, and monitors division budget in partnership with the Director of Public Works, Assistant Directors, City management, the general public and other stakeholders.
3. Evaluates, develops, and revises division policies, procedures, and protocol to meet business needs and ensure operational effectiveness and performance.
4. Investigates and responds to Citizen inquiries and complaints, code violations, council members, and/or other City departments.
5. Controls, audits, and revises division performance standards, measurements, and quality assurance activities.
6. Prepares and reviews operational and financial summaries and/or reports for management review.
7. Prepares yearly work plans for function groups within assigned division.
8. Monitors and ensures compliance with federal, state, and city codes, ordinances and regulations related to division activities.
9. Monitors contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
10. Other duties as assigned by the Director.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles. 
Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws, and ordinances governing street & bridge construction and maintenance.
Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures.
Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to train others.
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or a related field plus eight (8) years experience in a related field, at least three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

Must be a licensed State of Texas Professional Engineer or have the ability to become licensed within six (6) months

and/or:

Must be a Registered Architect by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.