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Distro

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Sidewalk Program Manager

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIthaca, NY, USA$68k - $70k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Design, or a related field with a similar course curriculum is required.
  • At least one year of full-time paid project-management experience, or its paid part-time equivalent, is required.
  • Applicants must live in a New York area or within commuting distance.
  • At appointment, the candidate must possess and maintain a valid New York State Class D driver's license or an equivalent driver's license.
  • Knowledge of effective project-management principles and practices is required.
  • Knowledge of sidewalk construction and repair materials, tools, equipment, and terminology is required.
  • Knowledge of design, specification writing, inspection, and surveying practices is required.
  • Knowledge of computer-aided design is required.
  • Knowledge of data-collection and analytical techniques is required.
  • Working knowledge of municipal budgeting is required.
  • The candidate must be able to plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • The candidate must be able to prepare project estimates and analyze factual and quantitative data.
  • The candidate must be able to prepare graphs, diagrams, narrative reports, statistical reports, and tabular reports.
  • The candidate must be able to interpret complex written, oral, technical, and quantitative information.
  • The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with community groups and other stakeholders and establish productive working relationships.
  • Proficiency with common office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases, is required.
  • The candidate must be able to provide project guidance and review the work of others.
  • The candidate must be able to work successfully with and serve a diverse local community.
  • The candidate must be in physical condition consistent with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

  • Develop annual and multiyear work programs for sidewalk construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair, aligning recommendations with each Sidewalk Improvement District's approved budget and evaluating conditions, accessibility needs, public input, inspection findings, and available funding.
  • Recommend project priorities to engineering and leadership; establish scope, schedule, budget, and delivery requirements; monitor projects from initiation through construction and closeout; and evaluate program effectiveness and recommend operational or policy improvements.
  • Develop work plans for designated Sidewalk Improvement Districts, coordinate priorities with assessments and budgets, track activity by district, allocate expenses, monitor district finances, coordinate financial closeouts and reconciliations, maintain supporting records, and provide program and financial information to leadership and the public.
  • Solicit public input on proposed programs and district priorities; explain work plans, construction activities, schedules, and requirements; respond to questions about scope, accessibility, funding, schedules, and construction impacts; and serve as liaison among City departments, officials, businesses, residents, contractors, and consultants.
  • Communicate technical and financial information to nontechnical audiences and address public concerns transparently while maintaining productive relationships with community stakeholders.
  • Develop plans, specifications, construction documents, and cost estimates for sidewalk construction and repair; review plans for City pedestrian facilities; evaluate constructability, accessibility, materials, and technical compliance; and prepare technical recommendations on pedestrian infrastructure and accessibility.
  • Use computer-aided design software when appropriate and maintain accurate project files and design documentation.
  • Develop and oversee engineering designs for pedestrian facilities that comply with applicable Americans with Disabilities Act technical standards; evaluate sidewalks, curb ramps, pedestrian routes, and related facilities; identify barriers affecting pedestrians with disabilities; recommend accessibility improvements; review plans for compliance; and coordinate accessibility requirements with relevant parties.
  • Prepare projects for public bidding, advertise construction opportunities, review bids and supporting materials, evaluate contractor qualifications and pricing, recommend contract awards, maintain procurement documentation, coordinate contract execution and preconstruction requirements, and ensure awarded work aligns with approved budgets and objectives.
  • Manage and administer sidewalk construction contracts; review budgets and contractor payment requests; interpret contract documents, plans, specifications, and standards; resolve interpretation differences; monitor schedule, cost, quality, and compliance; review and recommend change orders; coordinate changes; maintain contract-administration records; and coordinate closeout and final reconciliation.
  • Inspect sidewalk construction and repair work; verify conformance with plans, specifications, contract provisions, and standards; document deficiencies and corrective actions; monitor corrective work; oversee material testing and confirm materials meet designated standards; resolve field questions; maintain inspection records; and prevent incomplete or noncompliant work from being accepted.
  • Assign work to contractors or City crews, coordinate schedules, access, materials, inspections, and public impacts, monitor progress, communicate technical requirements, resolve coordination issues, align work with priorities and budgets, and maintain professional working relationships with contractors and public works personnel.
  • Prepare professional-services contracts and scopes of work for surveying, design, inspection, and testing; coordinate consultant selection; evaluate proposals; negotiate and administer contracts; monitor schedules, budgets, deliverables, and performance; review technical quality and compliance; address concerns; and evaluate consultant performance after project completion.
  • Prepare and review sidewalk-program budgets, monitor expenditures, allocate costs to districts, coordinate closeouts and reconciliations, develop a long-term financial plan, document assessments, expenditures, revenue, and borrowing, identify funding gaps, recommend financial strategies, and provide financial information to engineering and City leadership.
  • Identify and pursue grants and supplemental funding; develop funding strategies that complement assessments; support grant applications and technical documentation; manage awarded funds and reporting requirements; monitor grant-supported project costs and budgets; coordinate with City departments and funding agencies; support long-term borrowing when appropriate; and maintain funding records.
  • Maintain updated sidewalk maps and a current inventory, track conditions, inspections, repairs, project history, and accessibility needs, and use mapping, database, spreadsheet, and CAD tools to organize accurate and accessible infrastructure information for prioritization and long-term planning.
  • Conduct surveys involving topography, property lines, street improvements, and related infrastructure; collect pedestrian and traffic volume, movement, and demand data; review accident and inspection records; analyze field-study data; prepare graphs, diagrams, reports, and technical materials; and use field data to assess safety, accessibility, demand, condition, and project priorities.
  • Coordinate additional surveying or testing services when required; participate in long-term pedestrian-facility planning with professional staff, municipal boards, and the Municipal Planning Organization; evaluate pedestrian demand, infrastructure conditions, accessibility, and future needs; and develop recommendations that integrate sidewalk needs with transportation, public works, and community-planning initiatives.
  • Create and maintain project, financial, inspection, contract, inventory, and program records; prepare narrative, statistical, and tabular reports, graphs, diagrams, maps, and summaries; present findings and recommendations to supervisors and stakeholders; and ensure documentation is accurate, organized, and available for review.
  • Supervise interns, temporary employees, seasonal staff, and work-study students; assign and review work, provide guidance and oversight, establish expectations and deadlines, monitor quality and completion, provide constructive feedback, ensure adherence to safety and documentation standards, and coordinate staff resources with project and seasonal needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Sidewalk, pedestrian, streetscape, transportation, or municipal-infrastructure project experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for pedestrian facilities is preferred.
  • Experience preparing construction plans, specifications, estimates, and bid documents is preferred.
  • Construction-inspection or contract-administration experience is preferred.
  • Public-sector or municipal project-management experience is preferred.
  • Experience administering improvement districts or assessment-funded programs is preferred.
  • Grant-writing or grant-management experience is preferred.
  • Experience managing consultants and construction contractors is preferred.
  • Surveying, computer-aided design, geographic information systems, or infrastructure-mapping experience is preferred.
  • Experience conducting public meetings or community-engagement activities is preferred.
  • Experience analyzing pedestrian, traffic, crash, inspection, or infrastructure-condition data is preferred.
  • Experience supervising interns, seasonal staff, work-study students, or project personnel is preferred.

About the Company

Distro

Worldwide talent sourcing, interviewing, payroll automation

Distro is a platform that helps companies find and match with software talent from over 200 countries, enabling interviews, hiring, and automated payroll all in one system. It works by connecting employers with a global pool of vetted developers, coordinating interview scheduling and evaluations, and then handling employment paperwork and payroll through an integrated workflow. The company differentiates itself by offering truly global reach (access to talent across 200+ countries) along with end-to-end hiring and payroll automation in a single platform, rather than relying on separate staffing services, marketplaces, or fragmented tools. Its goal is to simplify hiring and paying international software developers, helping tech teams grow by accessing quality talent worldwide with a streamlined, automated process.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lehi, UT
Founded
2021

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