The City of Keene’s Public Works Department is looking for a full-time Infrastructure Project Manager to join their team!  Under the direction of the City Engineer, this position is responsible for overseeing and managing infrastructure projects from the initial conceptual planning through construction, including coordinating resources, developing budgets, managing finances, and developing and tracking schedules.  Apply today to become a part of a great team whose focus is to enhance the City’s economic opportunities, build strong neighborhoods, and protect Keene’s environment and natural resources.


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Keene is a progressive city with the heart of a town, the cultural and economic hub of the Monadnock region.

Keene is an energetic community that provides services, programs, and resources for a much greater population than the residents of the city alone. Although the conveniences and attractions of large metropolitan areas are close at hand, the community maintains a solidly residential working-class character, complemented by an idyllic, rural landscape. The heart of the community is its vibrant and historic downtown area.  Keene has cultivated a lasting spirit of place, built on a foundation of the past and a clear vision of the future.

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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Collaborate with Public Works Department leadership to identify, prioritize, and define scopes for multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects with diverse funding sources. 
•Identify grant funding opportunities and assist with developing competitive grant applications.  Prepare, manage, and track loan and grant applications from a range of state, federal, and other funding sources.
• Maintain comprehensive project management processes to effectively manage multi-disciplinary projects.  Oversee procedures for project review and approval by appropriate authorities. 
• Deliver presentations to key stakeholders including the Public Works Director, senior City staff, City boards, commissions, committees, and the City Council.
• Develop project budgets from preliminary estimates to final budgets, ensuring financial control and transparency.
• Manage the consultant selection process and administer, manage, and oversee the work of consultants, surveyors, and technical service providers.
• Coordinate and collaborate to make updates to the City’s Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) and Master Plan.  Assist the City Engineer with coordination of project tasks for the Engineering Division staff.
• Other specific job duties can be found in the job description below.


Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, project management, or business administration, plus 3-5 years of professional project experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite is required and AutoCAD and GIS data entry skills are both desired.  A valid driver’s license is required and the NHDOT Local Public Agency Certification is required within one year of employment.


Salary and Benefits:
This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $73,198–$91,218 annually and will also receive an attractive benefits package which includes low deductible/low-cost health insurance, low-cost dental insurance, State of NH Group I retirement, and other benefits such as life insurance, disability, and paid time off.  Municipal employees may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.


Apply online at https://keenenh.gov/jobs.  Please upload your resume and cover letter before submitting your completed application.  Confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted and received will be sent via email.

This position will be open until filled and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
 
Job Description: Infrastructure Project Manager
 
The City of Keene is an Equal Opportunity Employer.