Capital Project Manager II - Extended

The Position

Job Appointment:
Full-Time

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.

Work Location:

5001 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97203

Benefits:
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Union Representation: PROTEC
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Application Material:
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The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Capital Project Manager II for the Treatment and Pumping Systems Division of the Engineering Services Group, as well as candidates for future Capital Project Manager II (CPM II) roles at BES and the city.

The Capital Project Manager II position will provide direction and coordination on the construction management of a variety of wastewater treatment, pump station, collection system, and non-process facility capital improvement projects. Responsibilities include constructability reviews of design milestone plans and CSI-based specifications, technical research/analysis of Contractor Submittals and RFIs, managing the progress payment process, change management processes for cost and time, construction critical path schedule reviews and analyses, coordinating commissioning activities, and facilitating turnover of new projects to the BES operations and maintenance teams.

CPM IIs are responsible for moderately complex construction projects up to $15M, and some smaller construction projects using alternative contracting methods. The Capital Project Manager II position coordinates and ensures progress on all aspects of assigned projects from bidding to turnover. The position works as the leader of the BES construction management team assigned to the project, including an assistant construction manager and Public Works Inspectors under the general supervision of the TPSD Construction Engineering Supervisor.

What you'll get to do:

* Provide leadership, direction, and coordination on a variety of wastewater treatment, pump station, collection system, and non-process facility capital improvement projects.

* Plan and manage all aspects of assigned project construction activities, cost, schedule, quality, and functionality of automated equipment systems.

* Collaborate with contractors, engineering staff, planning staff, other City bureaus, and partner agencies.

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 multicultural 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 to support the Contractor's schedule. They will also have a strong background in construction management and engineering concepts. Although not required, a background and education in construction management 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 of Environmental Services

This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together, we are re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values:

* We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery.

* We value our customers and partners.

* We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources.

* We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community.

* We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce.

* We urge respectful communication and transparency.

* We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

At BES, we value our customers and partners;
Portlanders' sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our City and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service…