Engineering and Construction Manager (Capital Project Manager IV)

Engineering and Construction Manager (Capital Project Manager IV)

City of Portland

Salary: $114,192.00 - $163,321.60 Annually

Job Type: Regular

Job Number: 2024-00350

Location: 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR

Bureau: Portland Parks & Recreation

Closing: 4/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri. 8-5, alternate schedule may be available after probation.
Work Location: Hybrid/work location: The Portland Building 1120 SW 5th Avenue, Portland OR 97204. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employee-behavior-expectations/hrar-4045-employee#toc-geographic-work-location.
Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview for qualifying employees.
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.
Our hiring process is designed to ensure that we find the best fit for each role, and one crucial aspect of this is ensuring that candidates meet the basic requirements for the position. Therefore, it is essential that your cover letter clearly demonstrates how you meet each of the minimum qualifications listed in the job posting.
Position Summary:
The Assets & Development Engineering and Construction Team provides construction management and administration for large, often complex, multidisciplinary, capital improvement projects ranging from $1M to $100M. The program also provide project management for Bureau-wide engineering and major maintenance projects, manages a broad range of emergency projects, supports our Professional Repair and Maintenance Services Team, and Park's Land Stewardship Division when called upon to evaluate and scope projects, complete costs estimates, develop designs, bid, and construct projects.

As a Capital Project Manager IV, you will supervise a team of construction project managers, engineers, capital project managers, an environmental compliance professional, project inspectors, and administrative support staff. manage capital projects, budgets, and ensure timely project delivery. Your role will also involve defining project scope, developing plans, and evaluating project outcomes to meet organizational goals.
What you'll get to do:

• Recruit, hire, schedule, and supervise assigned staff, providing guidance and support for their professional development.
• Lead and provide assistance to the organizational unit, fostering a positive work environment that values diversity and equity.
• Establish standard practices, policies, and procedures for day-to-day operations, communicating expectations clearly to staff.
• Manage capital construction and facility renovation projects, ensuring compliance with professional standards and practices.
• Develop concise and comprehensive project plans for both short and long-term goals, engage in budgeting procedures, and proficiently oversee team project finances. Utilize a variety of computer software including Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, and PowerPoint to facilitate these tasks effectively.
• Consult with stakeholders and research relevant laws and regulations to define project scope and requirements.
• Prepare and review design and construction cost estimates, monitoring project progress and budget adherence.
• Manage risks associated with complex construction projects, ensuring the prudent expenditure of public resources.
• Procure architectural, engineering, and construction contracts, overseeing the bidding process and contract negotiations.
• Participate in City-wide policy initiatives and provide technical expertise on facility and infrastructure development.
• Offer professional and technical guidance to Staff/City Bureaus/Offices, interpreting, explaining, and problem-solving issues pertaining to pertinent policies and regulations.

About the Bureau:
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R's ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.
March 21, 202412:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89793484353
Meeting ID: 897 9348 4353
Have a question?
Contact Information:
TroyLynn Craft
Senior Recruiter
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/newprint/troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.gov%C2%A0

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Experience in effective people management and supervision of construction project teams, consultant teams, and extensive experience working with general contractors, with a proven track record of developing work plans, promoting a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace environment.

• Experience in construction program management, successfully contracting, communicating about and coordinating multiple complex capital projects while meeting critical scopes, schedules, cost estimating, and budgets, both independently and within team settings.

• Experience collecting, evaluating, and disseminating financial or project management data, utilizing project tracking systems and ensuring timely reporting, while managing budgets, maintaining accurate records and documentation.

• Experience in Capital Project planning and management including specifications, drawings, and procurement processes such as design/bid/build, design build, and Construction Manager General Contractor, showcasing comprehensive knowledge of capital project lifecycle processes and methodologies.

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including managers, staff, elected officials, representatives of governmental agencies, and community members.

• Experience communicating information verbally and in written form, regarding the assigned Capital Projects with Senior Management, elected officials, internal Bureaus and Staff, external partners, committees, and public agencies, and the community.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between March 18 - April 8, 2024

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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:

• When crafting your cover letter, please take the time to specifically address how your skills, experiences, and qualifications align with the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. Providing concrete examples and emphasizing relevant achievements will help us better understand why you are a strong candidate for the role.
• Remember, addressing the minimum qualifications not only showcases your suitability for the position but also demonstrates your attention to detail and commitment to the application process.
• Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter.
• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
• 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.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of April 8, 2024

• An evaluation of each applicant's training, paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their cover letter, and resume, weighted 100%.
• Your cover letter and resume 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 would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of April 15, 2024

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late April/Early May

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

Step 5: Offer of Employment: Late May

Step 6: Start Date:

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

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy 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

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5121248