Salary : $83,449.60 - $112,632.00 Annually
Location : City Services Center- 500 15th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Type: Temporary
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NON_BARGAINING

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to serve as the City's representative for the 8th Avenue Bridge Project, a significant multi-year infrastructure investment in our community and the primary project assignment for this position. This full-time, temporary position is expected to last approximately four years and will provide an opportunity to lead and coordinate complex construction activities, manage contracts and budgets, and collaborate with contractors, engineers, consultants, and City departments to successfully deliver this important project, while also supporting other City construction and infrastructure projects as needed.

About this Opportunity
Manages contracts and inspection services during construction projects, ensuring that the construction meets federal ADA Compliance, and verifies conformance with contracts, plans, and specifications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees and serves as the City's representative for major construction projects. Coordinates and manages engineering, construction, consulting, and Capital Improvement projects.
• Develops procedures and processes for the department.
• Administers contracts and budgets for major construction projects, Construction Engineering and Capital Improvement construction programs.
• Manages the inspection activities for major construction projects to ensure conformance with plans and specifications. Reviews materials used and construction procedures for adherence to specifications or accepted standards.
• Negotiates with contractors on proposed changes in methodology or plans. Confers with consulting engineer.
• Meets with contractors, architects, engineers, or work crews in the field to discuss status of construction projects and to resolve existing hazards and problems.
• Reviews and monitors construction design standards and recommends engineering improvements for strategic and operational plans.
• Performs contract and contractor dispute resolution, including representing department interests in mediation, litigation, and negotiation.
• Coordinates construction projects with other City departments and serves as the department liaison to respond to contracts concerning construction projects and related questions.
• Researches and responds to public inquiries concerning public works and contracted construction projects.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in project management or engineering for construction projects in urban areas or
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Level I, II, III Contract Administration required to be completed within one year of hire.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm

We offer benefits and beyond for our employees and their families!

• Multiple health insurance plans administered by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield with low employee premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance (view our benefits summaries for more information: and )
• Expansive Wellness Program and low cost onsite exercise facilities
• Dental Insurance with Delta Dental of Iowa
• 100% city paid basic life insurance
• Other voluntary benefits offered including vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• IPERS Retirement - Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, with contributions of 6.29% employee/ 9.44% City
• Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) retirement programs
• Generous paid time off AND 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave program with 4 weeks of paid time off
• Annual salary increases, AND an annual across-the-board increase (determined by available budget)
• Longevity Pay for years of service
• Educational assistance up to $3,000 per year
• A culture that is supportive and committed to professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employees may qualify for the PSLF program which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer.

01

Which of the following best indicates your highest level of education?

• I do not have a High School diploma or GED
• High School diploma or GED
• Some college (at least the equivalent of 1 year)
• Associate's degree or vocational equivalent
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

02

Please specify your field of study or major (if applicable).
03

Which of the following best indicates your total years of experience where primary duties consisted of project management or engineering for construction projects in urban areas? Please only include experience where your primary job responsibilities were in one of these areas.

• Less than 1 year of experience
• At least 1 year of experience
• At least 3 years of experience
• At least 5 years of experience
• At least 7 years of experience
• At least 9 years of experience

04

Please describe your professional experience with project management or engineering for construction projects in urban areas.
05

Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office?

• Beginner - Able to perform basic tasks such as creating simple documents, entering data, sending emails, and using basic formatting.
• Intermediate - Comfortable with day-to-day use, including formatting documents, using basic formulas in Excel (e.g., SUM, AVERAGE), managing calendars, and creating standard presentations.
• Proficient - Regularly uses Microsoft Office in a professional setting; able to create complex documents, use intermediate Excel functions (e.g., IF statements), and manage data efficiently.
• Advanced - Highly skilled; able to use advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis tools), automate tasks, create polished reports/presentations, and troubleshoot issues.
• Expert - Deep expertise across multiple Office applications; designs complex spreadsheets and reporting tools, uses advanced automation (e.g., macros), and may train or support others.

06

Briefly describe your experience working collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
07

I acknowledge that I understand this is a full-time, temporary position that is project-based and the position will end upon completion of the project. (Please initial below to acknowledge.)
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