Project Manager

SALARY

• The minimum salary is $56,754.88 annually.
• This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of forty hours.
• Pay Grade 520

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to perform work in the planning and management of major, complex construction, maintenance, and/or repair projects essential to the mission of the assigned division by tracking project progress, making recommendations for improvement and coordinating the work of personnel to complete project on time and within budget.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's degree, vocational technical degree, or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education in a related field
• Four years of related experience
• Years of related education may substitute for years of related experience
• Years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans, designs, manages, directs, tracks, and reports on construction, maintenance, and/or repair project activities and researches ideas for improvement
• Trains, manages, and supervises the work of subordinates, contractors and/or work crews
• Manages on-site inspections, maintains records
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems
• Serves as primary contact on project(s) for consultants and the public
• Draft contracts, obtain permits and licenses
• Provides oversight and control of special contracts and projects
• Audits and approves invoices, tracks funds, prepares bid proposals and performs other administrative tasks
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

All Certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Valid Driver's License

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.
• Must be accessible for on-call duty and have the ability to work weekends and holidays, as assigned, and in emergencies.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

Resumes cannot be substituted for the application but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the questionnaire does not transfer.

***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER.***

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

CLOSING STATEMENT

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, email or visit:

Human Resources

200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 258-3030

Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs

Email: [email protected]