General Description
Under the general direction of the Assistant Town Manager, the Project Manager oversees and manages special projects across all Town-wide departments. Work involves planning and execution of special projects including Capital Improvement Plan, budget management, risk management, strategic planning, quality assurance and general business practice improvements. This position works with all departments including Administration, Public Works, Police and Recreation. Work is performed with minimum supervision and requires the use of independent judgment.

Essential Functions
Oversee special projects including research, productivity analysis and develop performance measures and data reporting tools to identify trends and opportunities and recommend identified courses of action
Develop, manage and execute Town-wide improvement projects based on data driven decisions and needs of the Town
Design and lead process improvement projects by providing analysis, summaries and recommendations to update, change and adjust current practices
Implement operational solutions, identify the scope and prioritize objectives, develop a cost-effective plan and stay within a defined budget and timeframe
Determine resource requirements and coordinate project plan implementation
Represent the Town in a professional manner and work together effectively with external organizations to complete improvement projects
Present project plans and summaries with recommendations to Town administration board meetings as necessary
Prepare Request for Proposals (RFP’s) and detailed bid packages, solicit proposals to contractors and vendors and manage the bid evaluation and selection process
Compile meeting agendas and provide agenda materials and coordinate any required follow-up action items
Investigate, research and identify grant opportunities for various projects including preparation, submission and monitor the progress of submitted applications
Oversee, manage and create drafts of service contracts and agreements for legal approval and inform appropriate parties of new and/or updated contracts
Conduct detailed post-project evaluation and develop metrics used to measure effectiveness and define improvements for future processes
Safeguard and maintain all confidential and sensitive information
Maintain open communication and effective working relationships with internal and external contacts, coworkers, and the public
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Town policies and procedures; work with departments to develop, improve and implement specific policies in accordance with Town ordinances, laws, rules and regulations
Performs other job-related duties as necessary and consistent with the position