Project Manager - Construction - DPW - Construction

Project Manager - Construction - DPW

Project Manager - Construction - DPW - Construction Salary $63,793.60 Annually Location: City County Building, IN Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 09721 Department: Department of Public Works Engineering - Dry Side Opening Date: 03/12/2026 Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description Benefits Questions

Overview This position is responsible for exercising engineering expertise while providing professional knowledge pertaining to the critical operational functions in the Engineering Division. Incumbent requires a high degree of initiative and independent judgement. Critical and often times swift decisions will have to be made without the guidance or benefit of direct supervision. Decisions can impact the City of Indianapolis, City officials and policies. Position reports to Program Manager.

Position Responsibilities

• Plan and scope proposed public improvement projects, including data collection, meeting with residents, community stakeholders, elected officials, and other City agencies during the scoping process
• Investigate and create design solution alternatives, estimate their cost, and recommend a preferred alternative
• Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, storm, and wastewater projects in accordance with plans and specifications
• Consults work in progress and resolves all problems to ensure project is successfully completed
• Trains other DPW employees and serves as the only inspector on a construction project
• Assists in overseeing construction inspection activities for large and complex projects within the City
• Work requires contact with contractors
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent with three (3) years' experience in transportation design, construction inspection, or project management. This position requires extensive knowledge of Federal, State, and City codes, policies, and ordinances as they relate to transportation, traffic, storm and/or wastewater management. Must possess a working knowledge of civil engineering terminology and fundamentals in interpreting specifications and construction documents. Must be able to perform calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations using algebra, trigonometry, and geometry. Ability to communicate effectively. Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, consultant, and City personnel. Requires thorough knowledge of methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements. Requires considerable knowledge of the Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Must have a valid drivers license.

Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
• Successful completion of INDOT construction management and supervision courses and/or APWA construction management courses is desired

Application and Selection Process If your qualifications meet the requirements of the posted position, your application will be referred to the hiring agency. Once the agency receives your application, all further communication during the interview and selection process will be handled directly BY THE AGENCY. It is IMPERATIVE that you record the contact information of the individual who is scheduling your interview. City-County HR will not have access to this information, is not involved in the interview or selection process, and can only confirm whether an application has been referred. After selection of the successful candidate, an official offer of employment will be made by HR.

Benefits and Retirement Plans All rates are bi-weekly. 2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:67382b58-4d1a-4519-89d7-8453f91e19a1

Life Insurance

• Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):
• Basic: Employer Paid
• Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
• Additional:
• <25-29 $0.058
• 30-34 $0.083
• 35-39 $0.099
• 40-44 $0.132
• 45-49 $0.223
• 50-54 $0.363
• 55-59 $0.600
• 60-64 $0.795
• 65-69 $1.329
• 70 + $2.054

PERF Update *For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 https://bit.ly/3exq8yR

PERF Plan Options

1. All employees hired/rehired after 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% + Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% + 1% Contribution).
2. Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 will be automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan.
3. All employees hired/rehired prior to 1/1/2017 are grandfathered into PERF Hybrid plan.
4. City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan.

PERF Plan Details

1. PERF Hybrid plan consists of two components:
   • Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. Youre always vested in your ASA portion - its always yours.
   • Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employees career and separate from the annuity savings account.
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   • PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan is an annuity savings account (ASA) only plan and does not have a pension component.
   • Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.

   • Contact Information Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at: Indiana Public Retirement System Public Employees Retirement Fund One North Capitol, Suite 001 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 (888) 236-3544

     Application 01 Have you completed INDOT construction management and supervision courses and/or APWA construction management courses?

     • Yes
     • No 02 Do you have a valid drivers license?
     • Yes
     • No

     Required Question Employer: City of Indianapolis and Marion County Address: 200 E. Washington Street CCB 1501 Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204 Phone: 317-327-5211 Website: http://www.indy.gov