Project Manager

Project Manager
 

The City of Pierre seeks a passionate individual to join our team in making Pierre one of the best places to live, work, and visit.  We are looking for a Project Manager who will be responsible for the coordination and management of projects across multiple city departments.  The successful incumbent will lead and oversee special projects; negotiate, draft, and administer capital improvement special project contracts, memoranda of understanding, easements, permits, resolutions, and miscellaneous agreements; draft and defend contract dispute letters and identifies and prioritize critical infrastructure needs, including risk assessments for mitigation; analyze feasible solutions and makes recommendations to the City Commission; determine scope of work; prepare estimates, bid documents, plans, and specifications; and inspect projects through final payment and close out.
 

REQUIREMENTS:  Graduation from college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management or a related field or any equivalent combination of experience and education.  Experience working in public administration is desirable.
 

SALARY:  $73,542.47 minimum plus comprehensive benefit package including 100% employer paid employee health, dental and life insurance along with a 6% employer match to the South Dakota Retirement System and 12 paid holidays.  Up to $2000 annual educational assistance available.  Wage offer will be based upon actual education and experience.
 

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

UP TO A $3,000 HIRING BONUS!

APPLICATIONS:  City of Pierre Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501, (605) 773-7429, www.cityofpierre.org

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