Capital Projects Engineering Manager

Overview

What We Do

At Wilsonville, we work together to create a safe, connected, and vibrant community. The Community Development Department leads planning, building, engineering, and economic development efforts that shape our city’s future. Our Engineering Division manages capital projects that keep Wilsonville moving—designing, building, and maintaining infrastructure that serves our residents and businesses for years to come.

As Capital Projects Engineering Manager, you will lead a talented team and oversee major projects from concept to completion. You will guide planning, design, and construction for public improvements that make Wilsonville a great place to live and work. This role is about collaboration, problem-solving, and building trust while delivering projects that matter.

We are searching for a leader who values teamwork and community. Someone who:

• Communicates clearly and inspires others.
• Brings experience managing complex capital projects.
• Mentors staff and builds strong relationships.
• Balances innovation with practical solutions.
• Understands the importance of safety, livability, and sustainability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Oregon Professional Engineer registration (or ability to obtain within six months).
• Six years of engineering experience, including three in public works or capital project management.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and project delivery skills.

If you are passionate about building a better community and leading a team that makes a difference, we invite you to apply. Complete the application, attach your cover letter and resume, and answer the supplemental questions to be considered.

Under the general supervision of the City Engineer, manages the Engineering Division's capital projects function for the Community Development Department. Specific areas of focus include, but are not limited to: implementing the City's Capital Improvement Program; providing professional engineering oversight in project programming, planning, design, construction and administration; managing other staff and outside consultants and contractors; and coordinating with other agencies.

This position coordinates with the Development Engineering Manager to efficiently and effectively schedule and assign duties to Engineering Division staff. This position reports to the City Engineer and supervises engineering staff as assigned.

The following tasks are representative and not all inclusive.

• Division Management Responsibilities
  • Establishes long-range goals and plans for the division and maintains short-range plan that accomplishes division goals, such as the Capital Improvement Program project schedules, personnel allocation, budget, and operation.
  • Develops and administers the division's budget in collaboration with the Development Engineering Manager.
  • Holds assigned staff accountable for personal goals and contributions towards organizational objectives and values. Supervises and manages assigned staff, including performance reviews and other personnel matters. Evaluates need for and provides training opportunities and career development.
  • Participates in staff selection process and provides input.
  • May serve as acting City Engineer when assigned.
• Capital Improvement Program Responsibilities
  • In collaboration with the Development Engineering Manager, evaluates and coordinates staffing assignments and budgetary needs associated with the Engineering Division's capital improvement projects and private development functions.
  • Administers the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to assure infrastructure is aligned with City's Comprehensive Plan and adopted Master Plans.
  • Manages capital project development, design, and implementation including technical research and feasibility analyses, funding and cost analyses, scheduling, public involvement, project budgeting and work plan development, project performance and results.
  • Coordinates and integrates capital construction projects with various regional, state, or federal jurisdictions, as well as with other city departments, special-interest groups, community…