Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City Remote jobs

The Architecture and Construction Management (ACM) Division is looking for a new Construction Program/Projects Manager! Under the general direction of the Senior Architect or a Senior Engineer, this position manages and coordinates the planning, design, construction and operation of a variety of building and site development projects and programs. In this role, you'll apply a diversified knowledge in the areas of architectural/engineering/ landscape architectural/ construction principles and practices as applicable to a broad area of assignments. This position independently evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in making substantial adaptations and modifications, serves as project manager/representative on City projects, ensures that communication between all prospective stake holder groups is coordinated, that professional planning, budgeting, design and construction standards are maintained, and that appropriate data is used to support alternative approaches to various project activities. This is a responsible position in planning, design, construction or related architectural/engineering/landscape architectural work. About the Team: The Public Services Architecture and Construction Management Division administers the design and procurement of construction projects funded by the City's Capital Improvement Program and the City's Department of Parks and Public Lands. Applicants for roles within the Architecture and Construction Management Division can expect to support projects that improve the City's parks or public buildings- all important areas of the City's growing infrastructure that everyone uses. Learn more about working for this division in the Department of Public Services and working in Salt Lake City. This position's schedule is Monday through Friday with a flexible start time, depending on project needs. This position is eligible for a hybrid/work-from-home schedule two days per week on Thursday and Friday. This announcement will remain open until the position is filled and may close at any time without notice. Early application submission is strongly encouraged. Position Pay Range: $90,000 - $112,000 annually, depending on education and experience This position is eligible for full city benefits, including: * Health, dental, vision, and life insurance * 13 paid holidays per year * Paid vacation and personal leave * Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave * Retirement contributions toward a pension plan or 401(k) * A robust EAP that provides emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources, including up to 15 counseling sessions for you and your household family members at no cost * Tuition reimbursement * Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and shopping. Key Responsibilities: * In accordance with general architectural design principles and Salt Lake City Corporation Standards, is responsible for the review of architectural projects. Acts as project manager on multi-faceted, architectural projects. Assists in the selection of architectural consultants and specifies parameters for project scopes of work. Coordinates with consultants to ensure that all plans, designs and specifications meet established Salt Lake City guidelines and project requirements. * Supervises the preparation of designs, plans, specifications, cost and construction time estimates for the purpose of preparing bid documents. Assigns and monitors bidding process components developed by other team members and ensures compliance with established procedures. * Determines and approves project requirements and materials necessary for various architectural projects. Reviews survey data, specifies types of laboratory tests, approves or rejects contractors' pricing, work and payment amounts. * Collects, reviews and oversees prepared reports pertaining to project status and completed work. Meets periodically with departmental staff to outline project status. Monitors substantial completion and close-out of projects. * Serves as a Salt Lake City Corporation representative on joint projects and/or meets with the general public or private consultants to evaluate and resolve related problems. * Assists in the preparation of the architectural project budgets, scopes of work, scheduling, and phasing. * Performs construction administration. Meets with contractors to review project status and schedule. Responds to contractors' requests for information and clarification during construction. Inspects contractors' work for compliance with project requirements. Reviews and approves contractor submittals. Recommends, reviews and approves change orders. Reviews and approves contractor pay requests. Interprets contract documents and resolves problems during construction. * Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: * Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a related field such as Architecture (including Landscape Architecture), Construction Management, Engineering or other related field and five years experience in construction management, architectural, or similar position that performed the above detailed duties. Education and experience may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis, but must include experience in a construction management position, or a position that included duties similar to those listed above. * Broad knowledge of planning, programming and scheduling procedures for design and construction of infrastructure projects. * Ability to conduct research, perform analysis, prepare reports, project cost impacts and budget summaries. Must be skilled in establishing, organizing and managing the resulting data via a personal computer and associated software programs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, fellow employees, representatives from outside organizations, and the general public. * Ability to supervise and direct staff in the compilation, analysis and preparation of related professional reports and technical statistical analysis of data. * Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate highly technical ideas in clear, concise terminology that is understandable to non-engineering oriented audiences, to make public presentations that include graphic and written materials, to listen carefully and to propose appropriate alternatives. * Ability to relate to various groups with diverse backgrounds and differing priorities, and serve as a City/business advocate with various construction project managers, contractors and developers. * Current possession of Utah State Driver's License or driving privilege card, utilized to visit various construction sites and attend various related meetings. Desired Qualifications: * Working knowledge of common industry software and products such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Office products, Smartsheet, Cartegraph, Workday, Power BI, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Primavera and Procore. Working Conditions: * Moderate physical effort, comfortable working conditions, and handling of light weights. Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking may be required. Subject to extended exposure to computer visual display terminals. Frequent exposure to construction sites and inherent hazards of such sites and outdoor conditions. Required to push, pull or lift medium weights up to 50 pounds. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, and bending in the performance of field site inspection duties. * Frequent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior, human error, complex problem solving, project deadlines, and coordination with varied groups and individuals, including other City departments, Mayor's office, City Council and citizen groups. * Non-traditional working hours may be required for managing after hour's construction site issues, to participate in community council meetings or other public meetings, etc. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Department Public Services - Architecture and Construction Management Full Time/Part Time: Full time Scheduled Hours: 40