Senior Capital Projects Manager

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you're interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

* Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.

* Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?

* Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.

* Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Managing Director's Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS) is charged with driving change through our transportation and infrastructure systems. OTIS leads a portfolio of departments, including Streets, Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), and Office of Multimodal Planning (OMP) to provide cost-effective quality services with a focus on the resident and intentional investments to improve quality of life for all Philadelphians.

OTIS collaborates with a wide variety of partner entities within the Administration as well as external partners, including the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Philadelphia Gas Works, and Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission.

OTIS provides a unique opportunity for individuals who want to make meaningful and visible change in the place where they live. OTIS is staffed by people who believe that investments in the built environment can lift up communities and prepare our city for a safer, cleaner, greener future.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Vine Street Expressway has historically caused environmental and cultural harm to surrounding communities, especially Philadelphia's Chinatown. In December 2023, the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC) developed a plan to construct a highway cap and public park over sections of the Vine Street Expressway and install traffic calming on Vine Street's local lanes. This project is called The Chinatown Stitch.

Since December 2023, the Chinatown Stitch project has advanced through the planning and preliminary engineering phases and is expected to receive federal environmental approval in 2026.

This position will be the City project manager in charge of delivering the Chinatown Stitch through the planning, engineering, construction, and operating phases.   This position reports to the OTIS Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives and will work closely with numerous partners, especially PennDOT and PCDC.

Essential Functions

* Serve as the City of Philadelphia's primary project manager for the Chinatown Stitch project.

* Lead and manage a large team of consultants responsible for planning, engineering, programming, and final design tasks for the Chinatown Stitch.

* Lead project coordination between the City of Philadelphia and PennDOT.

* Work closely with PCDC on activities including community engagement, pilot project development and deployment, and development of PCDC's Chinatown Equity Plan.

* Oversee and manage internal coordination across City units including the Streets Department, the Department of Planning and Development, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, and others.

* Work closely with the OTIS grant management team and the Streets Transportation Planning and Analysis team to track project funds across multiple sources and ensure timely payments to project contractors and consultants.

* Oversee the design of traffic calming and streetscape improvements on Vine between 8th Street and Broad Street in coordination with project consultants,…