Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or related field plus five (5) years of related work experience including two (2) years as a project manager, program manager and/or portfolio manager, preferably with a municipality.
Licenses or Certifications:none
Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:Capital Delivery Project Managers are at the forefront of positive city-wide transformation by managing impactful projects from concept to construction. This position will lead a team of project managers focused on delivering corridor projects that keep Austin moving.
The ideal candidate is a self motivated leader with a proven record of working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders. You have a bias torward action, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to see the “big picture”.
Who We Are: Capital Delivery Services ( CDS ) builds public projects to support the community. We do this by directly managing the City of Austin’s Capital Program with over
500 active projects, representing an investment of over
$7 Billion. At CDS , we aim to create an environment that values diversity and adaptability and encourages staff at all levels to think creatively, experiment with new ideas, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
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Why Join Us? Meaningful Work Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community. Your work directly enables our department to deliver tangible construction projects throughout the city that will resonate for generations to come. Seeing results through a constructed project provides a sense of accomplishment and pride in your work.
Innovation and Collaboration Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress and embrace our One City - One Team - One Approach model of delivering capital projects.
Professional Growth and Development Achieve your professional goals. CDS offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, including engineering, architecture, construction management, project planning and management, finance, business administration, process improvement, and data analytics. Education assistance is available through our tuition reimbursement program, and financial support for continuing education, licenses, and certifications is also available.
Work-Life Balance Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences. Our employees also enjoy the ability to work up to 50% remotely, depending upon position and business needs.
Health and Wellness The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally healthy. For employees that are covered this includes low cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more.
Click here to review the City of Austin’s Employee Benefits Guide. To learn more about working with the City of Austin,
click here to watch a short video! Application Details: A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position.
- This position does allow for a resume or cover letter to be included but relevant entries on your employment application will primarily be considered for interview qualification and compensation purposes.
- If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may be contacting your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please be sure you have listed at least 3 previous supervisors in the application with correct contact information.
Additional Details: - This position may require a skills assessment.
- If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
- The Capital Delivery Services Department may close this job posting at any time after it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Travel: The Capital Delivery Services Department is comprised of multiple facilities located throughout Austin. If you are selected for this position, and meet
the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Record Evaluation you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Hybrid Work Environment: The City of Austin Telework Program is designed to empower employees and leaders to establish hybrid work arrangements that promote high levels of performance and engagement. The City of Austin has an established work arrangement under which an employee is scheduled to work at least 3 days per week at their designated worksite. Some positions may require additional time at their designated worksite.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within the Capital Delivery Services Department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division/work locations within the City of Austin, Capital Delivery Services Department. Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.
Pay Range
$44.62 - $58.01
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Alternative schedule and/or flexible hours available based on business needs.
Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs.
Job Close Date 08/15/2024 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Capital Delivery Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Rd Austin, TX 78704 Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with scope and financial management of design and construction for civil engineering projects for the City of Austin or other municipality.
- Experience reading and interpreting design and construction contract documents and plans.
- Experience developing and monitoring schedules for the design and construction of large civil engineering projects for the City of Austin or other municipality.
- Experience leading or supervising project management processionals.
- Experience with preparation of Requests for Council Action and Change Orders for the City of Austin or other municipality.
- Ability to travel to multiple work locations
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.
1. Maintains knowledge of the City’s Capital Improvements Program and how the CIP is utilized to carry out the strategic objectives of the City of Austin.
2. Maintains knowledge of key capital program issues facing the City of Austin.
3. Oversees and monitors progress of City’s portfolio of bond projects and conducts portfolio management activities.
4. Participates in the City’s CIP planning and review processes.
5. Produces reports from CIP Program data and provides analysis of the information for use in decision making.
6. Monitors CIP project and program issues from an organizational perspective and when required, assist in resolution.
7. Monitors CIP operating procedures, policies, and ordinances to ensure CIP compliance
8. Monitors the City’s CIP project portfolio for legal, regulatory and initiative compliance
9. Develops and conducts training for City personnel involved in the CIP Program
10. Provides technical advice and assistance to city management as necessary,.
11. Meets with city management and staff as required to resolve CIP project issues, using subject matter judgment and expertise
12. Coordinates and collaborates with other agencies, departments, divisions involved in or affected by the City’s CIP portfolio.
13. Attends City Council, board meetings, etc. as City staff representative
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership/supervision to employees planning, assigning, and/or leading the work of others.
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.
Knowledge of project management systems
Knowledge of program and portfolio management methods
Knowledge of engineering and/or architectural principles, practices, procedures
Knowledge of budget policies and principles
Knowledge of capital improvement program processes and related issues
Knowledge of CIP contracting methods and processes
Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems
Skill in negotiating with diverse groups of people to accomplish objectives
Skill in written and oral communications including public presentations
Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public
Skill in maintaining and compiling complex CIP data for use in analysis, monitoring and reporting
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all public contacts
Ability to perform objective analyses of business processes to maximize the effective delivery of the City’s CIP projects.
Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require 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 QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Capital Program Consultant position are: Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or related field plus five (5) years of related work experience including two (2) years as a project manager, program manager and/or portfolio manager, preferably with a municipality. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
* Are you a current employee of the Capital Delivery Services Department within the City of Austin?
* Describe your experience with the scope and financial management of design and construction for civil engineering projects for the City of Austin or other municipality.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience reading and interpreting design and construction contract documents and plans.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience developing and monitoring schedules for the design and construction of large civil engineering projects for the City of Austin or other municipality.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience leading or supervising project management professionals.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with the preparation of Requests for Council Action and Change Orders for the City of Austin or other municipality.
(Open Ended Question)
Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
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