Capital Project Manager II

Capital Project Manager II

City of Portland

Salary: $48.74 - $62.20 Hourly

Job Type: Regular

Job Number: 2024-01153

Location: 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR

Bureau: Portland Bureau of Transportation

Closing: 12/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position
Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204
Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.
Union Representation: PROTEC17.
To view current labor agreements, please visit https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements .

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a resume and cover letter.

The City of Portland is seeking a Capital Project Manager II for the Portland Bureau of Transportation's Large Capital Project Delivery team. This position is in the Capital Delivery Division of PBOT.

The Capital Project Manager II position will provide direction and coordination on a variety of transportation capital projects. Responsibilities include public involvement, technical research/analysis, funding and cost analysis, project scheduling, grant reporting, and project budgeting. Capital Project Manager IIs are responsible for moderately complex design and construction projects, including some federal aid grant projects.

The Capital Project Manager II position plans and ensures progress on all aspects of assigned project design, development, and implementation. The position works under the close supervision of the Large Capital Project Delivery Team Manager.

What you'll get to do:

• Provide leadership, direction, and coordination on a variety of transportation capital projects.
• Plan and manage all aspects of assigned project design including, funding and cost analysis, contracting, scheduling, and project budgeting.
• Oversee technical analysis and design work to meet City standards.
• Collaborate with engineering staff, planning staff, other City bureaus, and partner agencies.
• Develop and implement public involvement strategies, plans, and communication tools that align with the City's core values.

Who you are:

• Equity-oriented: Committed to applying an equity lens when advancing policies, projects, and programs. Effective in a professional, racial justice-focused and multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent Communicator: Strong communication skills, including written, in-person, visual and public presentation skills.
• Authentic: Effective in a professional, diverse, multi-cultural environment. You treat customers, co-workers and employees with respect and are accountable.
• Organized: Able to work on a multitude of tasks and understand and respond to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Collaborative: A professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done.
• Detail-oriented: Effective at tracking project details to ensure consistency and accuracy in project implementation.

An ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can handle a variety of challenging projects simultaneously, keeping them on track schedule and budget-wise. They also will have a familiarity with transportation planning and engineering concepts. Although not required, a background and education in transportation planning, project management, public works, and/or engineering is desired.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable leading a diverse team of professionals in a range of disciplines. They will also be able to give public presentations and work with the public and stakeholders to define and deliver capital projects.

About the Bureau:
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit Transportation | Portland.gov . The Portland Bureau of Transportation embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community.

Questions?:
Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
[email protected]

To Qualify
Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resume how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

1. Experience with public works project management including funding, budget, risk management, and scheduling.

1. Experience with the principles of civil, traffic, and structural engineering related to transportation project design.

1. Experience communicating, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, including preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive proposals, recommendations, correspondence, and other documents.

1. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects while exercising sound, independent judgment, and initiative within established guidelines.

1. Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse workforce and community.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between November 18, 2024 - December 09, 2024 Required Application Materials:

• Cover letter.
  • Details are key! The city uses a merit-based system, so your cover letter should be thorough and specifically address each qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section of the job announcement. Your cover letter can exceed one page, to ensure you are able to provide detailed information for every qualification. Follow the instructions, as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• Resume
• Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
• Optional Application Materials:
• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
• Application Tips:
• Your cover letter can exceed one page, to ensure you are able to provide detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter.
• How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act . Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage the use of AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.

BOLI: Equal pay For Workers: State of Oregon
Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of December 09, 2024

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%.
• Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of December 16, 2024

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD

• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
• Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD
Step 6: Start Date: TBD

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*

Additional Information

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• Click here for additional information regarding the following:
  • City of Portland Core Values
  • Recruitment Process - Work Status
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Veteran Preference
  • ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5812467

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