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Green Infrastructure Project Manager

Entrance Salary

60,000-90,000 (plus benefits)

Description

Serves as project manager in the City of New Orleans Project Delivery Unit, supporting capital infrastructure projects addressing disaster resilience and climate adaptation in New Orleans. The Stormwater and Green Infrastructure group manages several hundred million dollars in federally funded projects addressing stormwater management, urban heat, and other climate challenges.

Responsible for the various types of infrastructure capital improvement projects, including parks, roadways, drainage, and public utilities through all phases of project delivery from initial planning, design, construction, and project closeout. Must be able to manage projects simultaneously and establish strong, productive, collaborative relationships. Works closely with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans and other City Departments to define project scopes of work, resource requirements, budgets, schedules, and deliverables. Prepares and periodically reviews and/or updates project execution plans. Oversees consultant architecture/engineering firms for design and construction administration. Provides design and engineering oversight to ensure projects are designed and constructed in coordination with federal grant projects. Coordinates community engagement with consultants and other departments to integrate community input into design. Provides City management with accurate and on-going status reports, recommends solutions for project issue resolution, coordinates design quality control and assurance, and manages contract, budget and claims. Communicates progress effectively with team members, senior management and the funding agencies, FEMA and GOHSEP.

This position requires a broad technical background and experience in various functions; a full and in depth understanding of procedures and authorization and appropriation processes; and a strong management background. Participates in program activities including presentations and communications, contract negotiations, amendments, change orders, and contract claims

Education

Preferred candidate shall possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related fields.

Qualifications

  • Two to five years of project management experience in public works infrastructure construction with a track record of successful delivery of projects on time and within budget preferred.
  • A Professional Engineer license, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is highly preferred.
  • Experience in design and construction of green infrastructure, roadway, drainage, and other municipal infrastructure projects is preferred.
  • Prior experience with requirements of federal funding programs such as FEMA, HUD, and others.
  • Strong written and interpersonal skills
  • Strong Organizational skills
  • Must possess the ability to prioritize assignments and build strong relationships.
  • Must exhibit strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as project management systems such as project scheduling, scoping, budgeting, cost analysis, resource analysis, and reporting.

How to apply

Please send all resumes to Mary Kincaid at mkincaid@nola.gov.