Capital Project Manager II

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:
For an overview of the benefits for this position, you can visit our benefits tab. Union Representation: PROTEC
17. View the agreement at https://ww w.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/27840.

The City of Portland is seeking a Capital Project Manager II for the Portland Bureau of Transportation. This position is in the Capital Delivery Division of PBOT. The Capital Project Manager II 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 II’s are responsible for moderately complex design and construction projects, including federally‑funded projects. The Capital Project Manager II position plans and ensures progress on all aspects of assigned project design and implementation. The position works under the close supervision of a Capital Project Delivery Section Manager.

• Provide leadership, direction, and coordination on a variety of transportation capital projects.
• Plan and manage all aspects of the delivery of assigned projects, including funding and cost analysis, contracting, scheduling, and project budgeting.
• 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.

• 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 schedule and on budget. They 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. While not a supervisory role, 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 representing their assigned projects and work with the public and stakeholders to define and deliver meaningful transportation improvements to Portlanders.

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.

Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
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• Experience with public works project management, including funding, budget, risk management, and scheduling.
• Experience with the principles of civil, traffic, and structural engineering related to transportation project design.
• Experience communicating, logically, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, including preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive proposals, recommendations, correspondence, and other documents.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects…