Assistant Director, Capital Delivery Services (Project Delivery)

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, Business, Public Administration, or a closely related field, plus eight (8) years of related experience, four (4) of which were in a managerial capacity.

• Master’s degree may substitute for two (2) years of the required work experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

• None.

Notes to Applicants
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Regarding Your Application:

• A detailed and complete Employment Application is required. A Résumé and Cover Letter are required.
• Please be sure to complete the application in its entirety.
• Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application.
• Employment history dates must include month and year.
• This position requires a Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).
• To ensure consideration, candidates should apply by June 30, 2024. To apply, candidates must complete this online application. Interested candidates should apply early in the process for optimum consideration.

Note: Information submitted for consideration may be made available to the public in compliance with the Texas Open Records Act.
Pay Range
$173,000 to $183,000
Hours
8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday

Hours may vary depending upon business needs.

This position is on-site.
Job Close Date Type of Posting External Department Capital Delivery Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin TX 78704 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Project Consultant.
• Knowledge of Project Management Principals.
• Project Management Professional ( PMP ) Certification.
• Expertise delivering Capital Improvement Projects in a municipal setting.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional leader with a proven track record of impactful Capital Delivery Projects and initiatives. With previous oversight of a program portfolio of 50 projects and a total value of 100 million, the ideal candidate will utilize their previous experience delivering Capital Improvement Projects to improve outcomes for the department and the City.

The following core competencies are important for this role:

• Planning Priorities - Recognizes, plans, focuses upon and works toward what is most important or critical.
• Customer Focused - Strives to deliver high-quality results and superior service that exceeds expectations while remaining mindful of the needs and perspectives of both our internal and external customers.
• Communicates Effectively with an Equity Mindset - Ability to manage diversity, understand inclusion, and work with diverse communities and populations to build constructive and effective relationships, and convey and receive information.
• Agility - Ability to effectively manage changes and guide those changes through significant challenges.
• Equity Lens - Ability to use an equity lens and framework to create inclusive, diverse, and safe workspaces and programs.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards. Develops and implements a capital delivery services staffing structure that supports the efficient delivery of the City’s Capital Program, accomplishment of major goals including strategic planning, program development, establishing procedures, staffing management, budgeting, and financial management. Coordinates capital delivery services activities with other departments, outside agencies, and organizations. Builds and maintains strong relationships with various City departments to ensure capital projects are managed in a timely and cost-effective manner. Assists in the preparation, presentation, and monitoring of departmental budget. Represents the department at City Council meetings, citizens groups, and boards and commission meetings. Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the technical aspects of design, construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of the physical assets of public facilities.

• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.

• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.

• Skill in oral and written communications.

• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.

• Skill in using computers and related software applications.

• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.

• Ability to interpret, recommend and propose revisions to state statutes and city ordinances.

• Ability to communicate complex, technical issues in non-technical terms to the general public.

• Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with Boards and Commissions, city employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Assistant Director, Capital Delivery Services position are graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, Business, Public Administration, or a closely related field, plus eight (8) years of related experience, four (4) of which were in a managerial capacity. Master’s degree may substitute for two (2) years of the required work experience. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* Please briefly describe your experience as a Project Consultant.
(Open Ended Question)
* How would you rate your knowledge of Project Management Principals?

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

* Do you have a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification?

• Yes
• No

* Please briefly describe your experience delivering Capital Improvement Projects in a municipal setting.
(Open Ended Question)


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