PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provides specialist project management support for projects within the Infrastructure Management and Engineering division.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Plans and develops projects; assists in defining and determining goals, objectives, work packages and schedules related to the proposed project; identifies resources and seeks assistance or information and input as needed; assists in determining the need for external resources; assists in developing, planning, and monitoring budgets; coordinates administrative activities to facilitate project funding; coordinates project evaluations; assists in identifying success measurement standards for each project and/or phase; assists with risk identification, assessment, and analysis. May manage small projects independently, as assigned.
Plans, coordinates, and attends project related meetings and site visits as requested; recommends courses of action to assist projects to adhere to goals, objectives, and deadlines; develops and prepares procurement specifications; organizes and tracks product delivery, warranty, and installation in accordance with project milestones; assists to resolve project issues and recommends solutions to address budget, scheduling, technology, methodology, and other issues; develops status reports; provides input for changes in departmental procedures, processes, and policies.
Coordinates information sharing between stakeholders and serves as a liaison for both internal and external communications to keep the parties updated during the scope of the project; communicates project team results to the Manager and others as assigned.
Monitors and maintains project plans, tracking lists, and other project related documents and data; participates in the development, monitoring, and administration of project budgets, reviews invoices and provides recommendations for approval, and reviews and reconciles monthly variance reports; prepares internal and external correspondence.
Prepares a variety of project related reports, analyses, and recommendations pertaining to assigned projects; prepares special forms, tools, and written procedures; researches information and summarizes statistical and other findings obtained from special surveys and studies.
Participates in the evaluation and selection of project consultants; coordinates contract evaluation and selection processes; coordinates activities between the project team and outside consultants/vendors; monitors and tracks contractor/vendor activities for timeliness and contract compliance; monitors the quality of vendor services and identifies issues to more senior levels.
Provides information regarding areas of expertise; provides training to other staff regarding software utilization, or other areas as assigned; assists with department technical activities.
