Temporary/Part-Time Project Manager and Public Sector Liaison

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The City of Roanoke is seeking a proactive and highly organized individual to serve as a Temporary/Part-Time Project Manager and Public Sector Liaison. This position will oversee various community-focused development projects, ensuring that they are executed effectively and align with both public interests and city objectives. The role will involve managing multiple projects simultaneously and acting as the primary point of contact between the project teams and the City Manager's office. The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience, a background in public sector collaboration, and a passion for contributing to community development.

This temporary/part-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of Roanoke through multiple urban development projects. As the Project Manager & Public Sector Liaison, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring these initiatives are successful, well-coordinated, and responsive to the needs of the community. If you are a motivated individual with strong organizational skills, experience in project management, and a passion for public service, we encourage you to apply!

Examples of Duties

KEY RESPONSIBIITIES:

· Project Oversight: Manage and coordinate multiple development projects, including both public and private sector initiatives, ensuring timely progress, adherence to goals, and alignment with community needs and city objectives.

· Public Sector Liaison: Serve as the key liaison between project teams, city officials, and the City Manager's office. Facilitate clear and efficient communication, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and aligned on project goals, timelines, and progress.

· Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate and organize public meetings, stakeholder forums, and community outreach activities to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure that projects are reflective of community needs and expectations.

· Project Coordination: Track project milestones, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring all tasks are completed on schedule and within budget. Collaborate with developers, contractors, and city officials to ensure seamless project execution.

· Reporting & Documentation: Provide regular updates and detailed reports to the City Manager’s office and other relevant stakeholders regarding project progress, budget, challenges, and resolutions. Maintain accurate documentation of meetings, decisions, and progress.

· Problem-Solving & Issue Resolution: Identify potential challenges or roadblocks in ongoing projects and proactively work to resolve them. Provide

innovative solutions to keep projects on track and meet objectives.

· Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure that all projects comply with local zoning regulations, environmental standards, and city policies. Work with legal teams and regulatory bodies to address any compliance issues as they arise.

· Resource Management: Assist in managing project resources, including budgets, personnel, and materials, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and effectively.

Typical Qualifications

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

· Proven experience in project management, preferably in urban development, public sector, or community-focused initiatives.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including city officials, community members, and project teams.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

· Familiarity with local government structures and experience working with public sector entities is a plus.

· Ability to navigate complex challenges and resolve issues in a constructive manner.

· Experience with community engagement, public relations, or stakeholder management is highly desirable.

Skills:

· Project Management & Coordination

· Community Engagement & Public Speaking

· Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution

· Strong Interpersonal & Relationship-Building Skills

· Report Writing & Documentation

· Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Standards

Supplemental Information:

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. 

REASONING ABILITY 
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.