7101 - Project Manager - Unclassified (Blue Stake Utility Project Manager)

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

REOPEN

This position, requiring on-call shifts, is located in the Facilities Management Department.

Salary Grade: U2

Identifies and marks utilities, specifically fiber optic, so there is no risk of damage during excavation, trenching, or digging activities. The ideal candidate must have experience in reviewing drawings or prints and marking out utilities accordingly. This position requires the ability to lift 60 pounds and to remove an 80-pound manhole cover. This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Please Note: Successful candidates offered employment with Pima County, including current employees who have applied for new positions, are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their scheduled start date. If you are unable to become fully vaccinated due to a medical disability or religious observance/practice, you must request an accommodation - accommodation forms are located online. Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Develops, clarifies and manages complex capital projects;
Defines project scope and identifies contract deliverables required to achieve targeted outcomes;
Manages project aspects to ensure project requirements are achieved in a timely fashion and within budget guidelines;
Identifies required resources, assembles project team, assigns responsibilities and develops timeframes to facilitate successful completion of project activities and deliverables;
Assists in contract development for professional services;
Monitors consultants and contractors to assure that all contracted deliverables are received and performance standards are met;
Develops project costs and monitors project expenditures to ensure project is completed on-time and within budgetary guidelines;
Ensures projects maintain compatibility and consistency with existing architectural and enterprise standards;
Performs cost/benefit analysis of actions and initiatives;
Escalates unresolved problems and issues to the management level, as necessary, to keep projects on schedule and on budget;
Assists in the evaluation and redesign, as necessary, to accelerate project completion;
Possesses and maintains a thorough understanding of project goals and contract terms;
May directly supervise technical and administrative staff.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• principles and practices of contract management;
• principles and practices of project management including phasing and lifecycles;
• constructionphasing and techniques;
• financial management including cash flow, expenditure projections and invoice analysis;
• risk assessment and mitigation;
• procurement codes and other administrative policies related to project delivery.

Skill in:

• conflict/issue resolution;
• team development;
• effective communication techniques both verbally and written;
• supervising, training and evaluating support staff;
• developing and administering project budgets;
• planning and organizing tasks related to project delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, planning and development, construction or other similar or related field as defined by the appointing authority and a minimum of five years of experience working as a project manager on a variety of complex projects. Substitution of additional relevant experience and/or education may be considered. Also expected would be completion of a minimum of 35 hours of project management training under a certified Project Management training program. Highly desirable would be PMP Certification from the Project Management Institute.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Minimum two (2) years experience utilizing buried tracing equipment.
2. Minimum two (2) years experience with outside plant installation for both fiber and copper.
3. Minimum two (2) years experience with inside plant installation for both fiber and copper.
4. Minimum two (2) years experience with fiber and copper termination.
5. Minimum two (2) years experience utilizing Fluke test/certification equipment for both fiber and copper.
6. Minimum two (2) years experience installing cabling of all types using NFPA 70 National Electrical Standards.
7. Minimum two (2) years experience terminating cabling of all types including coax and Ethernet Cat type cabling, as well as installing patch cabling at switch equipment and user end.
8. Minimum two (2) years experience testing or certifying cabling of all types including coax and Ethernet.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. The ability to obtain a jail pass is required.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: A post job-offer physical is required. Successful candidates offered employment with Pima County, including current employees who have applied for new positions, are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their scheduled start date. If you are unable to become fully vaccinated due to a medical disability or religious observance/practice, you must request an accommodation - accommodation forms are located online.

Training Reimbursement: For employees who voluntarily terminate their employment or otherwise leave this classification: reimbursement for training provided will be required in accordance with Personnel Policy 8-123-A.5.d.