Project Manager
Apply NowCompany: City of Sandpoint, ID
Location: Sandpoint, ID 83864
Description:
Salary: $34.47 - $47.63 Hourly
Location : City of Sandpoint, ID
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 00313
Department: Public Works
Division: Public Works
Opening Date: 03/05/2025
Closing Date: 3/21/2025 12:00 AM Pacific
JOB SUMMARY
INFORMATION REGARDING COMPENSATION:
The full salary range for the position is $34.47/hr. - $47.63/hr.
The general hiring range for the role is $34.47/hr. - $39.65/hr.
The hiring salary will depend on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and education.
Oversees a variety of City projects, proactively managing schedules and budgets; coordinating design, permitting, construction, contracts, and quality; and, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws. This position requires exceptional people and organization skills with an ability to work with all levels of leadership, community and business stakeholders. The Construction Manager will work closely with consultants, contractors, utility providers, suppliers, and various City staff throughout design and construction of capital improvement projects.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: This list is ILLUSTRATIVE only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent of this class. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
CORE COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of:
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use and climb ladders, use hands to manipulate and make adjustments to tools used in performing the essential functions of the classification, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone and to discern safety warnings such as alarms and emergency warning sounds, including vehicle backup warnings. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in a public office environment where the noise level is usually moderate. Field inspections may include exposure to adverse weather conditions, construction equipment, and traffic.
Working Conditions:
ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Education and Experience:
Licenses and Certifications:
This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.
INSURANCE BENEFITS
Eligibility: Regular employees are eligible to enroll in the insurance benefits outlined below. Regular employees are those who regularly work more than 20 hours per week on a non-seasonal basis. Coverage begins for new hires and their dependents on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, not to exceed 60 days.
Eligible Dependents: Spouse/Domestic Partner; natural child(ren), step-child(ren) who live with the employee, adopted child(ren), and any child(ren) for whom employee is legal guardian or for whom coverage is required by a Qualified Medical Support Order. Adult children under age 26 are also eligible.
Medical
Eligible employees may select from three health plans administered by Regence Blue Shield of Idaho - the Classic Plan, the Buy-Up Plan, and the HSA High Deductible Health Plan. The City pays the monthly premium in full for employees only, depending on the plan selected (Classic or HSA); employees choosing the Buy-Up Plan will be responsible for a portion of the monthly premium. The cost to add coverage for eligible dependents varies depending on the medical plan and coverage level selected and the number of hours the employee regularly works.
Dental
Dental insurance is offered through Delta Dental of Idaho. The City pays the monthly premium in full for employees only. The cost to add coverage for eligible dependents varies depending on the number of dependents covered and the number of hours the employee regularly works.
Long-Term Disability
The City provides eligible employees long-term disability income benefits that begin after 90 days of disability. The percentage of income replaced is equal to 60% of an employee's monthly pre-disability earnings to a maximum of $5,000 per month.
Life Insurance
Basic Term Life Insurance is provided for the employee with a policy benefit equal to the employee's annual base salary plus $2,000 to a maximum of $100,000. The policy also includes $1,000 benefit for spouse and $1,000 benefit for dependent children up to age 26. The City pays the monthly premium in full.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a referral and counseling service delivered by Reliant Behavioral Health. It provides a myriad of services to employees and their household members. Services include receiving confidential assistance for personal issues, such as: managing stress, depression, parenting, alcohol/drugs, grief, etc. Each household members is eligible to receive up to six counseling sessions per issue per year at no charge. There is also a benefit relating to financial or legal concerns in addition to work/life services and online tools.
VOLUNTARY INSURANCE BENEFITS
Vision
Vision insurance is offered on a voluntary basis through LifeMap and the VSP Preferred Provider Network. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents.
Supplemental Life Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance is optional and is provided through LifeMap, subject to application review and approval. Additional coverage up to $300,000 is available for employees and their dependents. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents.
AFLAC
Supplemental insurance is optional and is provided by AFLAC to help pay benefits that major medical insurance does not cover. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents.
Flexible Spending Account
The City offers two optional Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA. The Health Care FSA allows an employee to use pre-tax dollars to receive reimbursement for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses. Dependent Care FSAs allow employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to qualified dependent care.
Continued Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Employees separating from City service have the option to continue medical, dental and/or vision insurance benefits in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents, in addition to a small monthly administrative fee.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho Base Plan
The Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) is a defined benefit plan designed to provide pension benefits to career public employees. As a PERSI Base Plan General Member, an employee contributes 7.16% of his/her salary toward retirement; Police/Firefighter Members contribute 9.13% of salary. Contributions and earnings are tax deferred. Employees become vested (eligible for a lifetime monthly benefit at retirement age) after five years of service. The lifetime allowance an employee receives at retirement is not dependent on the amount of money contributed, but rather is determined by months of service and high average monthly salary.
PERSI Choice 401(k)
The PERSI Choice 401(k) is a defined contribution plan designed to supplement the PERSI Base Plan. As a PERSI Base Plan member, an employee may contribute a flat dollar amount or percentage of salary to this voluntary, tax-deferred retirement savings plan governed by Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k). The City does not offer matching contributions.
457(b) Deferred Compensation
The 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan is a tax-advantaged long-term investment savings plan designed to supplement an employee's pension. Enrollment in this City-sponsored governmental plan is voluntary. Unlike typical 401(k) or other pension plans, employees can withdraw 457(b) assets without penalty when they leave service or retire, regardless of their age. The City does not offer matching contributions.
PAID TIME OFF
Official Holidays
The City observes 11 official holidays as paid. An official holiday that falls on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. An official holiday that falls on a Sunday will be observed on the Monday immediately following. The day after Thanksgiving is included as an observed holiday.
Personal Time Off
Eligible employees accrue paid time off (PTO) on a semimonthly basis. The amount of PTO earned depends on the employee's length of service - from up to 21 days per year (7 hours per pay period) for a new employee to 33 days per year (11 hours per pay period) after 20 years of employment. Unused PTO hours carry over each year to a maximum of two times the annual accrual rate. The City also offers a buy-back program of up to 40 hours PTO per year, with certain restrictions, and all accrued PTO hours are paid out to the employee upon termination.
Other Leave Types
The City also provides several other paid and unpaid leaves, such as: bereavement leave, Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), maternity leave, emergency leave, jury duty, and military duty leave.
Location : City of Sandpoint, ID
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 00313
Department: Public Works
Division: Public Works
Opening Date: 03/05/2025
Closing Date: 3/21/2025 12:00 AM Pacific
JOB SUMMARY
INFORMATION REGARDING COMPENSATION:
The full salary range for the position is $34.47/hr. - $47.63/hr.
The general hiring range for the role is $34.47/hr. - $39.65/hr.
The hiring salary will depend on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and education.
Oversees a variety of City projects, proactively managing schedules and budgets; coordinating design, permitting, construction, contracts, and quality; and, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws. This position requires exceptional people and organization skills with an ability to work with all levels of leadership, community and business stakeholders. The Construction Manager will work closely with consultants, contractors, utility providers, suppliers, and various City staff throughout design and construction of capital improvement projects.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: This list is ILLUSTRATIVE only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent of this class. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Coordinate programming and pre-design, design and construction.
- Manage consultants and contractors utilizing industry best practices for construction management.
- Investigate and resolves technical issues.
- Interpret plans and specifications and evaluate deviations from specified construction procedures including identification of impacts from deviation, estimation of any associated cost, and evaluation of deviation's effects on project budget and schedule in partnership with project management staff.
- Mitigate impacts of change orders caused by site conditions and/or construction issues and monitor implementation of approved change orders on site.
- Oversee capital improvement construction projects on a daily basis; make on-site inspections to review progress of work and answer questions; review preliminary and final contract plans and specifications with appropriate staff/consultants.
- Coordinate and facilitate meetings and work progress with developers, design project managers, contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, consultants, other city staff, property owners (citizens and businesses), franchise utilities, and local, state, and federal agencies.
- Maintain project documentation and assist supervisor and City legal advisors in contract claim preparation and defense.
- Assist in keeping the public informed of capital improvement projects.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets for capital improvement programs and with the monitoring of capital improvement budget expenditures to assure that approved budgets are not being exceeded.
- Participate in developing and/or updating the Capital Improvement Plan and assisting with grant applications.
- Respond to technical questions, explaining policies and procedures and interpreting engineering development standards.
- Work courteously and effectively with City staff, the City Council and its Commissions, Boards and Committees, other utilities, other public and private agencies, the business community, contractors, suppliers, and citizens.
- Provide technical input and review of construction plans and prepares or reviews project specifications; perform quantity takeoffs and develops estimates for bid items based upon plans; perform and oversee independent estimates for contract related change orders to ensure cost effectiveness in contractor proposals; perform and oversee approval of materials for incorporation into public works projects to ensure compliance with City standards.
- Assist in developing project presentations and providing presentations at City Council workshops and other meetings.
- Implement, monitor, and maintain programs to verify compliance with local, state, and federal standards.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with developers, contractors, consulting engineers, contractors, property owners, businesses, and the general public regarding assigned projects.
- Collaborate regularly and proactively with Public Works Director, Community Development Director, Civil Engineer and other staff throughout project implementation to continuously improve efficiencies, procedures, and policies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of:
- Engineering and construction principles, methods, codes, procedures, practices, and materials, especially related to construction projects;
- Technical and practical design of public works systems and City, state, federal, and other applicable standards;
- Project planning, budgeting, bidding, and management methods, techniques, and objectives;
- Contract negotiation and management methods, techniques, and objectives;
- Political, legal, and governmental processes related to development and project management procedures;
- Methods and techniques of funding capital improvement projects;
- Municipal budgeting methods and techniques, especially as applicable to funding capital improvement projects;
- State and federal grant and loan sources, requirements, application procedures, and administration for compliance;
- Accounting principles and practices, with emphasis on municipal accounting systems;
- Methods, techniques, and objectives of providing public information and education;
- Surveying principles, practices, and techniques;
- Operation of standard office equipment, a personal computer and laptop, and related software applications, including specialized engineering applications;
- Public sector, government, or related environment and operations, including general municipal management terminology, codes, acts, and regulations.
- Read, interpret, and understand engineering plans, blueprints, diagrams, and specifications;
- Estimate costs and quantities of materials for projects;
- Analyze billing submittals and manage the accounting of budgets for engineering projects;
- Perform contract administration and management for capital improvement projects from inception through construction to final City acceptance;
- Procure and manage consulting services for projects as needed, including preparation and distribution of requests for proposals (RFPs), selection, and monitoring performance for contract and budget compliance;
- Negotiate and manage contracts, including monitoring work performed for compliance with contract stipulations and budget;
- Perform mathematical, financial, budgetary and related calculations, including creating and using spreadsheets;
- Operate a motor vehicle;
- Create and maintain detailed records, databases, logs, and reports;
- Prepare and present oral and written reports;
- Operate a personal computer and laptop, and related software applications;
- Operate standard office equipment;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, state agencies, local governments, contractors, coworkers, and the public;
- Listen carefully to, understand, and effectively communicate through verbal, written, and electronic communication channels;
- Perform duties to supervisor's expectations;
- Follow verbal and written instructions;
- Work independently and exercise initiative, with general guidance and supervision;
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;
- Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
- Demonstrate integrity and ingenuity in the performance of assigned tasks and solving problems;
- Perform all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public.
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use and climb ladders, use hands to manipulate and make adjustments to tools used in performing the essential functions of the classification, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone and to discern safety warnings such as alarms and emergency warning sounds, including vehicle backup warnings. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in a public office environment where the noise level is usually moderate. Field inspections may include exposure to adverse weather conditions, construction equipment, and traffic.
Working Conditions:
- Works in a public building environment where the noise level is generally moderate and in a field environment at construction sites that include exposure to adverse weather conditions, heavy construction equipment, and traffic.
ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field; and
- Four years' experience in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver's license
This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.
INSURANCE BENEFITS
Eligibility: Regular employees are eligible to enroll in the insurance benefits outlined below. Regular employees are those who regularly work more than 20 hours per week on a non-seasonal basis. Coverage begins for new hires and their dependents on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, not to exceed 60 days.
Eligible Dependents: Spouse/Domestic Partner; natural child(ren), step-child(ren) who live with the employee, adopted child(ren), and any child(ren) for whom employee is legal guardian or for whom coverage is required by a Qualified Medical Support Order. Adult children under age 26 are also eligible.
Medical
Eligible employees may select from three health plans administered by Regence Blue Shield of Idaho - the Classic Plan, the Buy-Up Plan, and the HSA High Deductible Health Plan. The City pays the monthly premium in full for employees only, depending on the plan selected (Classic or HSA); employees choosing the Buy-Up Plan will be responsible for a portion of the monthly premium. The cost to add coverage for eligible dependents varies depending on the medical plan and coverage level selected and the number of hours the employee regularly works.
Dental
Dental insurance is offered through Delta Dental of Idaho. The City pays the monthly premium in full for employees only. The cost to add coverage for eligible dependents varies depending on the number of dependents covered and the number of hours the employee regularly works.
Long-Term Disability
The City provides eligible employees long-term disability income benefits that begin after 90 days of disability. The percentage of income replaced is equal to 60% of an employee's monthly pre-disability earnings to a maximum of $5,000 per month.
Life Insurance
Basic Term Life Insurance is provided for the employee with a policy benefit equal to the employee's annual base salary plus $2,000 to a maximum of $100,000. The policy also includes $1,000 benefit for spouse and $1,000 benefit for dependent children up to age 26. The City pays the monthly premium in full.
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a referral and counseling service delivered by Reliant Behavioral Health. It provides a myriad of services to employees and their household members. Services include receiving confidential assistance for personal issues, such as: managing stress, depression, parenting, alcohol/drugs, grief, etc. Each household members is eligible to receive up to six counseling sessions per issue per year at no charge. There is also a benefit relating to financial or legal concerns in addition to work/life services and online tools.
VOLUNTARY INSURANCE BENEFITS
Vision
Vision insurance is offered on a voluntary basis through LifeMap and the VSP Preferred Provider Network. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents.
Supplemental Life Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance is optional and is provided through LifeMap, subject to application review and approval. Additional coverage up to $300,000 is available for employees and their dependents. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents.
AFLAC
Supplemental insurance is optional and is provided by AFLAC to help pay benefits that major medical insurance does not cover. The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents.
Flexible Spending Account
The City offers two optional Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA. The Health Care FSA allows an employee to use pre-tax dollars to receive reimbursement for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses. Dependent Care FSAs allow employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to qualified dependent care.
Continued Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Employees separating from City service have the option to continue medical, dental and/or vision insurance benefits in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). The employee pays 100% of the monthly premium for self and dependents, in addition to a small monthly administrative fee.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho Base Plan
The Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) is a defined benefit plan designed to provide pension benefits to career public employees. As a PERSI Base Plan General Member, an employee contributes 7.16% of his/her salary toward retirement; Police/Firefighter Members contribute 9.13% of salary. Contributions and earnings are tax deferred. Employees become vested (eligible for a lifetime monthly benefit at retirement age) after five years of service. The lifetime allowance an employee receives at retirement is not dependent on the amount of money contributed, but rather is determined by months of service and high average monthly salary.
PERSI Choice 401(k)
The PERSI Choice 401(k) is a defined contribution plan designed to supplement the PERSI Base Plan. As a PERSI Base Plan member, an employee may contribute a flat dollar amount or percentage of salary to this voluntary, tax-deferred retirement savings plan governed by Internal Revenue Code Section 401(k). The City does not offer matching contributions.
457(b) Deferred Compensation
The 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan is a tax-advantaged long-term investment savings plan designed to supplement an employee's pension. Enrollment in this City-sponsored governmental plan is voluntary. Unlike typical 401(k) or other pension plans, employees can withdraw 457(b) assets without penalty when they leave service or retire, regardless of their age. The City does not offer matching contributions.
PAID TIME OFF
Official Holidays
The City observes 11 official holidays as paid. An official holiday that falls on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday. An official holiday that falls on a Sunday will be observed on the Monday immediately following. The day after Thanksgiving is included as an observed holiday.
Personal Time Off
Eligible employees accrue paid time off (PTO) on a semimonthly basis. The amount of PTO earned depends on the employee's length of service - from up to 21 days per year (7 hours per pay period) for a new employee to 33 days per year (11 hours per pay period) after 20 years of employment. Unused PTO hours carry over each year to a maximum of two times the annual accrual rate. The City also offers a buy-back program of up to 40 hours PTO per year, with certain restrictions, and all accrued PTO hours are paid out to the employee upon termination.
Other Leave Types
The City also provides several other paid and unpaid leaves, such as: bereavement leave, Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), maternity leave, emergency leave, jury duty, and military duty leave.