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
About Us:

The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department is a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains infrastructure for our community. Our vision is for Austin to be the model for safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation. We value safety, unity, reliability, accountability, integrity, community, and employee fulfillment.

Working for the City of Austin also provides a number health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. For more information on City of Austin Benefits click here .
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Position Description:
The Capital Improvement Program Manager position, within the Transportation and Public Works Department’s Strategic Projects Division, will support the Program Director (Consulting Engineer) to successfully deliver the City’s 5-year, $48M Climate Pollution Reduction Grant ( CPRG ). The CPRG Program is responsible for planning, administering, and implementation of federal grant deliverables, including but not limited to coordinating and collaborating with interjurisdictional team, advising program leadership on implementation strategies and opportunities, developing and monitoring quality assurance procedures and ultimately, delivering grant outcomes. As such, this position will be responsible and manage a full range of project delivery services including development and implementation of program scopes, schedules, budgets, criteria, timelines, and other program activities. In addition, this position will serve as the quality assurance manager for federal grant compliance.


Regarding your Application:

A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.

Assessment:

This position may require a skills assessment.

Close Job Posting:

Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

Office Location Notes:

Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.

Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.

Video Conferencing Software Technology:

The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.

Pay Range
$42.26 - $54.94

Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
*Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.
Job Close Date 04/07/2025 Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 5202 E Ben White Blvd. Austin, TX. 78748 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience planning, developing, and overseeing complex, capital improvement programs.
• Strategic planning experience with a preferred focus on multi-modal transportation infrastructure.
• Experience leading, facilitating, and coordinating work across interdepartmental and interagency teams including project delivery, finance, legal, public information, and contract procurement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring each project meets its objectives and deadlines.
• Project management experience with an ability to develop and maintain detailed project schedules and work plans.
• Experience with financial analysis and reporting to support project planning, budgeting, and implementation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Experience with contract procurement for capital and operational scope and expenses.
• Experience developing program management plans.
• Experience preparing presentation and materials for City Council, Boards and Commissions, and community engagement.

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 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 Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The Capital Improvement Program Manager position requires: 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

* Please provide a brief description of how you meet the minimum qualifications listed for this position - to include, meeting the educational requirements, years of related experience and substitutions.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of experience do you have working with and/or supporting Capital Improvement Programs?

• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 4 to 6 years
• 6 years plus

* How many years of experience do you have developing and/or implementing program management plans including but not limited to program charters, work plans, and standard operating procedures?

• None
• 1 to 5 years
• 6 to 10 years
• 11 to 15 years
• Over 15 years

* How many years of experience planning, budgeting and procuring capital improvement contracts

• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 4 to 6 years
• 7 years plus

* Please briefly describe your experience developing and managing compliance with legal structures including interlocal agency agreements, contracts, and/or federal grant agreements to ensure compliance with contractual program obligations. managing or supporting a specific capital improvement project that positively impacted a community’s desired outcome.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your knowledge and experience in developing, monitoring, and implementing quality assurance plans and procedures.
(Open Ended Question)
* If selected for this position, the relevant work history on your application is used to determine your rate of pay. Your submission of a complete application is critical to the pay calculation. Your overall relevant experience from your employment application will be used in this calculation, not the resume or cover letter. Do you understand these statements?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

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