Salary : $98,758.40 - $132,745.60 Annually

Location : 555 Liberty St. SE Salem, OR

Job Type: Fulltime-Career

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 24-0178-01

Department: Public Works Department

Org: PW Project Management

Opening Date: 04/22/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

What you will do:
The Senior Project Manager position performs a full range of civil engineering, project management, and program development through the planning, design, and construction of complex municipal infrastructure projects.

Additional information on job responsibilities: We are seeking candidates for our water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and vertical facilities engineering fields. We have unique opportunities for work on our water treatment plant, wastewater plant, sewer and stormwater collection systems, water distribution system, roadway improvements, traffic signals, streetlights, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, tenant improvements, seismic retrofits, vertical buildings, and parks facilities. A unique opportunity: The City of Salem is seeking candidates for multiple professional engineering positions in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. Recent retirements, promotions, and voter approval of a $300 million Community Improvement Bond Measure have created exciting career opportunities within our dynamic team of staff dedicated to collaboration and partnership with our community. In addition to the Senior Project Manager position, openings include an Engineering Program Manager, Project Managers, and Engineering Associates.

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
Competitive pay.
Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Voluntary long-term care.
Employee wellness program.
Employee assistance program.
Free employee health clinic.
Position schedule is Monday through Friday.
Our team follows a hybrid schedule working in-office 3 days a week and remotely for the rest, with manager approval.

Recruitment Timeline:
Posting Closing Date: Open until filled with first review of applications May 6, 2024, and applications reviewed every two weeks thereafter.
Review of Applications: Completed by May 10, 2024
Interviews Scheduled: May 13 - 24, 2024
Tentative Start Date: First pay period in Mid-June or July 2024

What are the minimum qualifications ?

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Professional Civil Engineer License (required State of Oregon license or comity within 12 months of hire).
Six years of experience at the licensed professional level in a related field, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
Must pass the pre-employment background check.
Must have valid driver license and meet the City of Salem's driving standards.

What you will bring along:
The ideal candidates will independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices within these assignment areas. Supervision over engineering technical staff will be considered for candidates wishing to advance to management positions in the organization.

About us:
The City of Salem is the state capital of Oregon and is located in the heart of the Willamette Valley between the beautiful Pacific Ocean and Cascade Mountain range. Salem is within a one-hour drive of the Oregon Coast, Cascade Mountains, Wine Country, and Portland Metropolitan area. The area offers wonderful opportunities for year-round activities including countless outdoor recreation activities, collegiate and professional sporting events, arts, culture, and multiple universities offering prestigious educational programs. The City operates under a Council/Manager form of government and offers a welcoming, progressive, and balanced work environment. In addition to offering a competitive compensation package, the City offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, employee assistance program, free employee health clinic (Health Hub), and retirement contributions through the State Employee Retirement System. We value work/life balance and offer flexible work schedules and remote work opportunities.

The Engineering Division is responsible for delivering the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan and is currently working on a wide variety of capital improvement projects including: water treatment and distribution facilities, wastewater collection and treatment facilities, pump stations, reservoirs, drainage facilities, parks, airport facilities, streets, bridges, traffic signals, and urban development projects. The recent Community Improvement Bond includes capital improvement projects for streets, bridges, parks, building renovations, and new building construction, adding $300 million to the current $280 million Capital Improvement Plan and providing at least 10 years of funded infrastructure to be delivered by our team.

The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development. If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety and welfare of our community, including our team!

Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Engineer III or view by

How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

To apply, click on the green "Apply" button to complete your application. Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to include how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification in your application.

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Do you have Professional Civil Engineering License? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

Yes
No, but I will be able to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
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What is your highest level of education in Civil Engineering or a related field? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

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How many years of experience do you have in civil engineering or related field? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

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How many years of supervisory experience do you have? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

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How many years of experience do you have writing policies and procedures? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

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How many years of consultant management experience do you have? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

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How many years of program management experience do you have? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

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How many years of experience do you have with quality assurance/quality control for other engineers? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

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How many years of experience do you have with capital construction and/or operating budgets? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

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How many years of technical design experience do you have with water utilities: mains, reservoirs, pump stations. We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

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How many year of technical design experience do you have with stormwater utilities: pipes, treatment, detention? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

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How many year of technical design experience do you have with transportation/traffic? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

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How many years of experience do you have in technical design with buildings, facilities, parks, other similar? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

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How many years of technical design experience do you have with wastewater utilities: mains, pump stations, treatment. We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

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How many years of experience do you have with general development plan review? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

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How many years of experience do you have with stormwater development plan review? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

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