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Project Manager I

Louisville Metro Government

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Compensation
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Location
Louisville, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid State Driver's License

Job overview

The Project Manager I manages development, redevelopment, and capital improvement projects for a department, coordinating with city departments, community and business organizations, and other stakeholders. The role establishes project plans and goals, oversees budgets, schedules, contracts, design reviews, and project progress, and communicates status and risks. A bachelor’s degree and three years of related project management experience are required; project management certification is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementProject CoordinationProject PlanningScope DevelopmentDesign ReviewBudget DevelopmentContract AdministrationBid ReviewStakeholder Communication

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business or Related3 Years Project Management ExperienceCAPM or PMP CertificationValid State Driver's License

Full job description

Experience Required

3 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Performs project management work by managing, coordinating, and directing development, redevelopment, and capital improvement projects for a department including project coordination with city departments, affected community and business organizations, and/or other stakeholders.

Consults with managers, elected officials, and stakeholders to determine and establish project plans and goals, formulates and defines scope of work and objectives, and develops project work plans including time frames, funding limitations, contract costs, risk factors, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of a project.

Reviews project design(s) and schematics for quality, technical competence, and code and standards compliance, monitors the progress and quality of a project, and resolves problems and project barriers by identifying strategies and approaches to overcome barriers.

Develops project budgets, schedules, work plans, and cost estimates/projections, administers and monitors contracts including contract negotiation and preparation of contract recommendations, and monitors projects for conformance to approved plans and contract specifications.

Prepares pre-bid materials defining scope of work and related information necessary for request for qualifications (RFQ) and request for proposals (RFP), sets up selection board; responds to questions concerning the project and/or contract(s); reviews bids, and prepares recommendation(s).

Develops a communication plan and related project status reports for key stakeholders and provides updates on project activities and information on risks and mitigation strategies.

Prepares and monitors the budget for project planning, design, regulatory, and/or construction phases, recommends project budget needs for annual appropriations, and ensures project deliverables stay on-time, on-target, and on-budget.

Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration or Management or related discipline.

Three (3) years of project management experience in the related occupational group or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Prefers Certified associate in project management or project management professional Certification.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.

Job Type

Full time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

105868

How this job compares

Set against the 23,111 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Kentucky median$100–166K/yr148 salary ranges
  • Kentucky median$7/hr42 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 270 open Project Manager jobs in Kentucky and 23,111 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kentucky
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 19,831 postings).
Education
12,363 of the 23,111 open Project Manager jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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