Capital Project Manager I

Job Appointment: Full-Time Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. An alternate schedule may be available. Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204-1912 Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position. Union Representation: PROTEC17 About the Division The Capital Delivery Division (CDD) leads PBOT’s capital improvement program, overseeing more than $500m of transportation and public infrastructure projects in the city. CDD includes 18 Capital Project Managers and a division manager. The division is part of the Projects, Policy, and Planning group at PBOT. What You’ll Get to Do Fostering project teams from all over PBOT and other city agencies and coordinating activities among team members. Developing scopes, schedules, and budgets for capital projects. Assisting on project development to ready transportation plans for engineering design. Leading capital projects through all phases of designs and assisting with construction management during implementation. Reporting to PBOT and City leadership on capital project progress and key milestones. Developing public involvement plans and strategies for capital projects and in partnership with other project managers. Creating and maintaining public involvement document templates. Organizing and facilitating public meetings and events related to capital projects. Coordinating with PBOT Communications, Equity and Inclusion, Transportation Planning, and cohort Public Works bureaus on capital project designs, public involvement and communications strategies and work products. Creating and maintaining standards and guidelines for web-based public involvement including webpages, public surveys, electronic delivery of notices, and virtual open houses. Keeping public involvement resources, templates, and training materials available and up to date in the PBOT Capital Project Delivery Manual. Developing and maintaining relationships with community, neighborhood, and business groups for the purpose of effective public engagement. Liaising on bureau- and city-wide public involvement improvement initiatives such as customer resource management (CRM) software. Assisting project managers with public involvement tasks during high demand instances, such as responding to e-mails and phone calls, and making website edits. Assisting PBOT Equity and Inclusion with Title VI (Civil Rights) Annual Accomplishment Reports and generally ensuring equitable and inclusive public involvement on capital projects. Other duties as assigned. Who You Are Excellent Communicator : You are a strong communicator to both technical and non-technical individuals, and proficient verbally and in writing. Innovative : You have an aptitude for continuous improvement and can excel in change management. You’ve demonstrated the ability to remain flexible, agile, and calm in a high paced environment that relies on quick and stable decision making. Problem Solver : You can identify problems early and value collaboration. You utilize active listening and effective communication and facilitation skills in working with others to find resolutions. Project Manager : You have knowledge of project management principles and can support, lead, and review various operational projects that support the Group Director’s and bureau initiatives. These projects may vary greatly in scope but are centered on public improvements. Authentic : Effective in a professional, diverse, multi-cultural environment. You treat customers, co-workers and employees with respect and are accountable. Results Driven : This position is high paced, dynamic and requires a candidate who can take charge, bring focus, and finish tasks in a timely, accurate and professional manner. Dedicated : Have a passion for public service and hold a high level of pride in making sure that projects, tasks, and emergencies are effectively and efficiently completed. Organized : Able to work on a multitude of tasks and understand/respond to various situations in a fast‑paced, dynamic work environment. Relationship Builder : An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to support an inclusive culture and accomplish objectives more effectively. Applicants Should Specifically Address and Demonstrate Knowledge of public involvement and communications principles, strategies, and best practices for government projects and/or programs as well as urban transportation infrastructure design and construction principles and terminology. Experience with transportation or other public infrastructure such as policy, planning, design, engineering, construction, or capital project management. Experience developing and implementing public involvement strategies for government projects and/or programs, including organizing and facilitating public meetings, and reaching underrepresented communities in culturally appropriate ways. Ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, and with empathy, both verbally and in writing, including preparing skilled responses to community concerns, creating and editing web-based content, and developing materials for public engagement. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing demands and deadlines. Experience effectively problem‑solving and partnering with community members, community groups, internal/outside agencies, and/or contractors. An Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr City-of-Portland,-Oregon