• Writes Requests for Proposals and assists in selecting consultants.
• Compiles information and records to draw purchase orders for procurement of items for the Transit Department.
• Writes and/or reviews City Council Agenda Items and may be required to present to City Council and other boards or to executive leadership,
• Reviews contracts for professional services and/or construction, monitors contract timelines, compliance and develops extensions, if necessary.
• Supervises professional staff and the work of others associated with project development and implementation.
• Coordinates the work of architects, engineers, utility companies, City staff, outside agencies and vendors in the planning, design and development Wichita Transit projects.
• Assures conformance with Federal Transit Administration regulations and City policies and procedures throughout all project phases.
• Prepares and processes required forms, including applications for payment and certified payrolls.
• Ensures that project records are maintained and audit ready.
• Reviews proposals, plans, specifications, cost estimates and project schedules and ensures project meets project budget and timeline expectations.
• Provides construction contractor oversight, conducts progress meetings, works with the vendors to assure quality and conformance to contracts, resolves disputes, processes change orders and maintains coordination through final acceptance.
• Maintain accurate contract clauses and templates for inclusion in solicitations.
• Maintains procurements records in accordance with regulatory requirements and in a way that supports regulatory reporting.
• Manages project from start to finish, including all phases from project initiation to project closeout and subsequent reporting.
• Completion of work assignments requires operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Considerable knowledge of project planning and preparing preliminary project budgets
• Considerable knowledge of purchasing principles and practices.
• Ability to read and understand the complex documents related to assigned projects
• Ability to plan, organize and effectively supervise work.
• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information
• Ability to safely cover uneven terrain, go up and down stairs and otherwise maneuver around project sites.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, and City officials
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to work in a variety of settings, including indoors and outdoors, in varying climates, noise levels and lighting levels.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
• An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in in business administration, public administration, engineering, architecture, project management, or construction services OR 6 years of work-related experience involving administration of government-funded construction projects will be considered in lieu of college degree.
• Two (2) years of experience involving administration of government-funded construction projects.
• A valid driver’s license.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.

• Two (2) years of experience in management or procurement of federally funded projects.