Capital Improvement Program Manager

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Planning, or a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience conducting activities related to capital budgeting or planning initiatives two (2) of which were in a lead or /supervisory capacity
• A Master’s degree in a field related to Business Administration, Public Administration or related field plus three (3) years of experience Two (2) of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity may substitute for the required education and experience

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None

Notes to Applicants
This position with report directly to the Assistant Director of Engineering and be responsible for data analysis and reporting for AW’s CIP and IDIQ programs. This role will include developing tools to demonstrate key metrics, such as planned vs actual schedule, planned vs actual spending, permitting status, identified project risks, funding/budget allocations status, real estate acquisition status, and utility conflicts. This position will provide management visibility into and reporting of the health of our CIP program and allow us to identify risks as early as practical in the project life cycle.

Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• A resume; is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers.
• A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.

If you are selected to interview:
Candidates selected to interview will receive information and instructions for preparing a short presentation to be given at the time of the interview.

Travel:

If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, 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.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
• If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation.

All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free.Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
$41.70 - $54.21

Hours
Monday - Friday, 8am -5pm, with some flexibility.
Job Close Date 09/03/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Waller Creek Center, 625 East 10th St, Austin, Texas 78701 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience in capital improvement projects and programs including project tracking, budgets, and schedules, and monitoring performance against goals
• Experience with monitoring, analyzing, trending, and reporting on project and program status to ensure successful project outcomes
• Experience successfully interacting with and coordinating the efforts of a variety of individuals, teams, and external departments or groups to meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills and a proven record working effectively with other departments or units within an organization to meet business objectives
• Experience presenting and communicating project status and technical information to a variety of stake holders in a clear and efficient manner
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including MS Project and SharePoint
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

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.


Advises the Division Manager, Department Director, and City Management on issues, opportunities, and status. Coordinates the development and implementation of comprehensive, integrated capital improvement plans that support City goals and priorities. Aligns departmental capital programs with the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and resolves issues as necessary. Monitors the implementation of the City and departmental Capital Improvement Plans. Conducts presentations and acts as representative for the division, department, City management, boards and commissions, and other stakeholders as appropriate. Coordinates and monitors the planning, development, and implementation of the City’s general obligation bond programs. Develops and evaluates plans scope, criteria, and timelines for a variety of projects and program activities. Develops policies and procedures. Collaborates with the Budget Office on program planning and budgeting. Provides technical assistance and advice to city management, departments, citizens and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:


May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to 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 modern methods, planning tools, and models, of fiscal or capital planning and capital budget.
• Knowledge of capital program finance, funding sources, budgeting, planning and strategies.
• Knowledge of the development of service-based user fees, capital markets and alternative financing strategies.
• Knowledge of information systems and their application.
• Knowledge of effective planning and coordination techniques.
• Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques.
• Knowledge of governmental fiscal policies and procedures
• Knowledge of office software systems
• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Skill in gathering, processing, analyzing, and presenting data
• Skill in effective oral and/or written communication to all levels of City management and the public
• Skill in anticipating and accurately predicting the results of alternate courses of action.
• Skill in resolving problems or situations.
• Skill in developing and compiling capital planning reports.
• Skill in the application of cost benefit analysis and other types of capital planning analysis methods.

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 Capital Improvement Program Manager position are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Planning, or a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience conducting activities related to capital budgeting or planning initiatives two (2) of which were in a lead or /supervisory capacity. A Master's degree in a field related to Business Administration, Public Administration or related field plus three (3) years of experience Two (2) of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity may substitute for the required education and experience. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have in capital improvement programs or projects?

• 0-5 years
• 6-10 years
• 11-15 years
• 16-20 years
• 20+ years

* How many years of experience do you have with the following programs: Microsoft Project, SharePoint, MicroStrategy, Microsoft Power BI, or similar analytics platforms?

• 0-5 years
• 6-10 years
• 11-15 years
• 16-20 years
• 20+ years

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background check. 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 Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired.

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

* Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work-related visa (e.g. H1B or other similar visa)?

• Yes
• No

* Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


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