Position / Title: Project Manager-Utility Project Management
Date Posted: August 26, 2025
Company / Agency: City of Austin
Location: 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704
Desired Skills: Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associate project assignment.
Knowledge of project accounting and methodologies and the principles, methods, and practices of project management.
Knowledge of design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques.
Knowledge of budget policies and principles.
Knowledge of contract policies and procedures.
Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards.
Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.
Skill in using available applicable software packages.
Skill in evaluating contract agreements.
Skill in negotiating with various audiences to accomplish objectives.
Skill in written and oral communications including public presentations.
Skill in completing projects within the required scheduling.
Ability to make prompt decisions and develop new and relative ideas for providing a quality product and quality customer service with little or no supervision.
Ability to perform all facets of projects with little or no supervision.
Ability to plan, execute, and control a project (establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics).
Ability to assess and analyze project risks and exposures, identify options and alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts.
Ability to resolve conflicts and difficult situations.
Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences.
Job Description: Position Overview:
This exciting opportunity to engage with project delivery of interesting and complex projects that provide a long-term benefit to the citizens of Austin. Projects include fast paced and long-range design and construction with advancement in water and wastewater treatment and conveyance using cutting edge technologies and tried and true systems to meet the utility goals.
Who Are We:
Capital Delivery Services (CDS) builds public projects to support the community. We do this by directly managing the City of Austin’s Capital Program with over 600 active projects, representing an investment of over $10 Billion. At CDS, we aim to create an environment that values diversity and adaptability and encourages staff at all levels to think creatively, experiment with new ideas, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
Salary:
$39.49 - $51.34
Working Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 Telework: Up to 60% teleworking available
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related fi eld or major coursework in project management, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing projects.
Salary: $39.49–$51.34
Contact Information: https://austintexas.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/COA_Careers/job/One-Texas-Center/Project-Manager--Utility-Project-Management_JR100854
