Senior Project Specialist

**Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us.** Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. **Job Summary** Provides lead support in managing and monitoring the planning, inspecting and development of varies highlyspecialized projects at the City of Dallas. **Job Description**   **Overview** The Senior Project Specialist monitors, oversees, manages, and provides lead support and expertise in the planning, inspection, and development of various projects at the City of Dallas and the airport. **Essential Functions** **1** Leads and oversees the development of project scope for numerous large- and small-scale projects; plans the schedule, budget, and coordinates vendors; maintains strong communication with clients, vendors, and contractors on assigned projects. **2** Anticipates, identifies, and addresses potential project issues, develops contingency plans, and provides options to help prevent issues from becoming challenges; reviews and routes work for internal approvals to ensure quality controls are transparent and records are approved appropriately. **3** Assist preparing and analyzing detailed reports, budgets, expedition, payments, design submittals/approvals, close-outs, and various other informational documents and reports; ensures accuracy in accounting and data management. **4** Provides weekly status reports to clients, supervisors, and upper management; consistently communicates on-going order status, project progress, and issues. **5** Facilitates and participates in training and professional development; attends meetings with vendors and contractors on upcoming projects, the bid process, and all necessary requirements to be certified through the City of Dallas. **6** Gathers, compiles, and applies information required for the completion of a project by utilizing available resources and assists in obtaining new ones when necessary. **7** Conducts on site audits and visits to agencies or project sites to monitor the progress and the compliance of City’s contractual agreements. **8** Coordinates open discussions and strategic working relationships with business owners, local organizations, and contractor organizations about the City’s and airport's development and construction project opportunities. **9** Prepares and submit purchase orders; review manufacture invoices and submit for payment. **10** Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned. **Knowledge and Skills** **1** Thorough understanding of the technical and financial issues involved in the project. **2** Knowledge of Project Management and related methods and procedures. **3** Knowledge of technical and financial issues of a project. **4** Thorough understanding of safety precautions and laws related to the project. **5** Ability to make good decisions quickly and provide alternate solutions in times of problems. **6** Ability to understand and use project management software and applications for efficient scheduling. **7** Ability to understand contracts, blueprints, and specifications. **8** Communicating effectively orally and in writing. **9** Establishing and maintaining effectively working relationships. **MINIMUM QALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION:**    * Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, education, science, urban planning, engineering, construction or architecture field.  **EXPERIENCE:**  * Two (2) years of professional level experience in the design, planning or management of construction/improvement projects with responsibility for budget review, contract administration and performance auditing.  **EQUIVALENCIES:**  * High school diploma or GED plus six (6) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements. * An associate degree in any field plus four (4) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements. * A bachelor's degree or higher in a non-specified field plus two (2) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements. * A master's degree or higher in a specified field will meet the education and experience requirements. **LICENSES:** * Valid driver’s license and good driving record. **OTHER REQUIREMENTS:** * Must pass Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background investigations. **Salary Range**   $58,801.60 - $70,574.40   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.