Job Opportunities

The Department of Public Works, Bureau of Facilities, Architecture Division, manages all design and construction projects for City-owned and operated facilities. Design may be completed either in-house or through consultant contract, depending on the size and complexity of the project. We are seeking experienced professionals to administer and manage work for multiple-phase construction projects from preliminary design until completion. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, collaborating with multidisciplinary consultants, including Architects, Landscape Architects, Interior Designers, and Engineers, and will be responsible for effectively monitoring progress and managing workflows throughout all design phases for assigned projects. 

Department: Public Works
Posting Type: Announcement
Salary: $87,318 per year. 
Union: None, this is a non-union position. 
Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

REQUIREMENTS

General Application Requirements: 
You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
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• A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator’s License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.  The Department of Human Resources & Civil Service will consider individual written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Candidate must complete/obtain a Professional Engineer License or become a Registered Landscape Architect within three (3) years of the date of hire. 

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions.  The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver’s license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments.  Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered. 

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire. 

Qualifying Requirements: 
Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position.  You will receive notice of your eligibility status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE:  The application must show three (3) years of full-time paid professional experience designing and/or managing multi-disciplined Capital Park Projects, and three (3) years of real-world AutoCAD software experience. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
• EDUCATION/TRAINING:  The application must clearly show a Bachelor’s degree from a fully accredited institution in Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field. (See NOTE under General Application Requirements regarding education/training verification.)
• EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position. Therefore, no education/training and/or work experience may be substituted toward the qualifying requirements listed above. 

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position.  Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

• Written:  None required for this position.
• Performance:  None required for this position.
• Medical:  None required for this position. 

POSITION DUTIES

• Supervises consultant work for planning, design, construction, construction administration, and inspection of complex multidisciplinary Capital projects in various areas, including but not limited to City-owned or operated parks, playgrounds, sports facilities, swimming pools, trails, and dog parks.
• Designs and manages in-house projects from community engagement through project closeout.
• Prepares project scope and other contract or bid documents for consultant and vendor services.
• Manages complex relationships with other departments, consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Directs work of assigned City personnel; evaluates work; provides training and/or technical assistance as requested or required. 
• Develops and reviews construction documents, reports, shop drawings, and other project documents, in collaboration with design and consultant teams. 
• Applies extensive knowledge of design and construction project management concepts, principles, methods, and best management practices. 
• Develops and maintains project budgets and schedules, and monitors the performance of all parties connected to assigned projects. 
• Provides status reports on all assigned projects to the Supervisor/ senior staff as needed. 
• Reviews invoices and payrolls. Verifies and approves work performed by consultants and contractors. 
• Performs other related tasks, duties, activities, and functions as assigned or required. 

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