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Job Summary
Job Description
Overview
The Project Manager – Convention and Event Services position oversees, coordinates, and manages all project logistics for City-approved contracts and project components related to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) Master Plan and other planning, design, and construction work for the department.
Essential Functions
1 Manages, coordinates, and facilitates all KBHCCD Master Plan components and activities as a direct report to the Senior Project Manager and indirect report to the Assistant Director.
2 Monitors the contracted Project Manager/Owner’s Representative, architect/engineer, design firm, and construction manager using the Project Charter and Plan to ensure compliance with the project scope and delivery timeframes.
3 Coordinates and provides coordination with the internal stakeholder team (City departments) to review logistics, personnel, permitting, and general scheduling to ensure efficient project delivery.
4 Communicates scope of work related to contracts and Master Plan goals/visions/objectives internally and externally to move the project to completion.
5 Researches and implements new processes and procedures to enhance and support the economic development and tourism/hospitality goals of the City.
6 Participates in professional development to ensure highly skilled project management.
7 Reviews, processes, and handles internal requests for meetings, documents, and project updates.
8 Plans, designs, specifies, and communicates project goals and objectives; fosters collaboration and communication to achieve the desired outcome and manages project components through completion.
9 Performs all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
1 Knowledge of City of Dallas processes and procedures and the KBHCCD Master Plan goals/mission/vision and objectives.
2 Knowledge of contract development and contract compliance.
3 Knowledge of project management and coordination.
4 Knowledge of budget development and implementation.
5 Ability to interpret and apply contract specifications.
6 Ability to work with technical and construction staff to implement project goals.
7 Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
8 Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Science, Engineering, Architecture, or Projects or Construction Management field.
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of experience in project management, engineering, transportation, construction, or similar field.
EQUIVALENCIES:
High school diploma or GED plus nine (9) years of the required experience including two years supervisory/project management experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
An associate degree in any field plus seven (7) years of the required experience including two years supervisory/project management experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
A bachelor's degree or higher in a non-specified field plus seven (7) years of the required experience including two years supervisory/project management experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
A master's degree or higher in a specified field plus three (3) years of the required experience including two years supervisory/project management experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
LICENSE:
Valid Driver's License
Project Management certification, LEAN or Six Sigma highly preferred.
Professional engineer or architect license preferred.
Salary Range
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.