Senior Project Manager

Job Class: Senior Project Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Effective Date: June 2026

Definition

Under general direction, this position plans, organizes, supervises, and directs assigned projects, including those of an advanced and complex nature; assumes project and construction management duties during planning, design, construction, and execution, and leads and coordinates the work of assigned professional and support staff.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the advanced journey level classification, fully competent to independently perform a variety of technical duties in support of District activities. Incumbents are expected to possess specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, and receive only occasional instruction, assistance, or direction as new or unusual situations arise. They often exercise independent judgement and may provide technical/functional or first-line supervision over lower-level positions.

Examples of Essential Duties

The following duties are typical for this position. Depending upon the assignment, the employee may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Management retains the right to add, remove, or change duties at any time.

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, administers, develops and implements various District projects and their scope, schedule, and budget, oversees all phases of project management.
• Reviews and/or evaluates project reports, plans, specifications and technical standards; analyzes special conditions/circumstances as they arise and recommends appropriate improvements or modifications.
• Prepares and oversees Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for complex projects, documents, contracts, grants applications, professional services contracts and agreements.
• Develops specifications for contracted work and obtains and participates in evaluating bids and other activities related to projects; assists in selection of consultants and vendors.
• May supervise, train, and evaluate the work of professional and technical staff.
• Monitors and inspects the work of contractors and vendors to evaluate work progress, resolve issues, and determine additional needs, including coordination with operations and field activities as applicable.
• Manages various regulatory compliance requirements and permitting from project planning through construction and closeout.
• Prepares and administers budgets; manages project expenditures and recommends expenditure levels, including the review and approval of payments/applications associated with projects; prepares cost estimates.
• Represents projects in coordination with other agencies, vendors, and consultants.
• Participates in the development of planning documents; provides updates as directed.
• Responds to emergency situations, difficult customer inquiries and complaints.
• Manages, inspects, reviews, and approves all aspects of projects to ensure conformance with associated documents, specifications, rules, requirements, laws, and standards.

• Collaboratively and effectively coordinates with other District departments/stakeholders.
• Recommends and assists in the implementation of assigned goals and objectives; implements policies and procedures.
• Reviews and prepares technical and administrative reports and written correspondence.