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The Position
The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a highly motivated Capital Project Manager for the Capital Project Management Office (PMO). This recruitment is for one Capital Project Manager III who will report to the Project Management Division Manager in the PMO and may be used to fill future vacancies.
Capital Project Manager III (CPM III) positions provide overall project management for one or more concurrent large and complex capital projects (typically ranging from approximately $2M- $40M). These wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects typically span multiple years for the design and construction phases. The CPM III will form, and lead project teams composed of engineers, technicians, construction managers, outreach specialists, and other professional and technical staff from across BES. CPM III positions are leaders in project management at BES, often providing mentorship or supervision to more junior project managers and taking on a variety of interesting and challenging projects. CPM III positions may supervise a small number of project managers and/or project assistants.
The position works closely with planning and operational work groups to develop project scopes and work plans, manage the overall project budget and schedule, coordinate staff and consultant resources, and monitor, manage and report on project progress and issues. The position is responsible for developing contract documents and procuring design and construction contractors. The position will also support ongoing process development and improvement efforts related to capital project delivery. In addition to the required qualifications, below, ideal candidates will have some formal project management training, and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience with complex projects through project management, construction management, engineering, landscape architecture, or a related field, or equivalent combined education and experience. Experience with wastewater treatment projects, collection or surface water infrastructure, complex stakeholder and regulatory requirements, and/or procurement processes is preferred. Successful candidates will be excellent communicators, team leaders, and self-starters who approach their work with an attitude of service. They will be comfortable managing conflict, making independent decisions, elevating decision-making when appropriate, and working in a newly formed organization with evolving processes and guidelines.
BES manages wastewater and stormwater infrastructure to protect public health and the environment, and is a mission-driven, high-performance organization leading the city in preserving and protecting the health of Portland’s watersheds. Our assets include two wastewater treatment plants, 98 pump stations, 3,000 miles of pipes, and thousands of “green” assets. BES is committed to diversity and equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community. For more information about BES, pleasevisit http://www.portland.gov/bes. Within BES, the Capital Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for capital project delivery, including project management and project controls for the bureau’s $250 million annual capital improvement program (CIP). The CIP is composed of multi-year infrastructure design and construction projects, including sewer pipe rehabilitation and replacement, treatment plant and pump station facility expansions and upgrades, stormwater conveyance and treatment facilities, and watershed restoration projects. Planned increases in the CIP in the coming years means a significant increase in project output to meet the needs of the bureau’s aging asset portfolio, as well as new regulatory requirements and the challenges of a growing city. The PMO works closely with the BES Engineering Services Group and other BES workgroups, City bureaus and partner agencies on a daily basis.
About the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES)
As Portland’s wastewater and stormwater utility, BES serves more than 650,000 customers. Every resident, business, industry, and visitor relies on our services every hour of every day.
Environmental Services works to protect public health, water quality, and the environment. We serve Portland by providing sewer and stormwater collection and treatment services. We help improve and protect our rivers and streams to benefit people, wildlife, and fish.
We are re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with our values.
We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery.
We value our customers and partners.
We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources.
We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community.
We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce.
We urge respectful communication and transparency.
We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.
BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities; and that desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities.
To learn more about the work we do at BES, visit www.portland.gov/bes.
City of Portland Core Values:
Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility
These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City’s core values, please click here.
Why work at the City of Portland?
The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.
The City of Portland also participates in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). For more information on the City of Portland’s benefits please click here.
Work Location
This position’s work location is 888 SW 5th Avenue, 4th Floor (Pioneer Tower). Currently, many positions with the City of Portland are being performed remotely due to COVID. In the future, current positions classified as “full-time remote” will: 1) become a remote/onsite mix or 2) revert to full-time at a city work location.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
As of October 18, 2021, all City employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. This is required for all positions at the City of Portland. Proof of being fully vaccinated is required by the date of hire. You may request an exception, for health or religious reasons, from getting the COVID-19 vaccine at the time a position is offered.
To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and resume how their education, training, work experience, and/or lived experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:
Knowledge of and experience in the principles, methods, and practices applied in the design and implementation of strategic communications with a focus on internal communications.
Knowledge and experience leading the development and implementation of employee-focused communications programs and projects.
Knowledge and experience in delivering information to employee audiences using a variety of methods including presentations and digital platforms.
Experience providing strategic communications guidance and support to senior leadership for internal audiences.
Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships across a diverse organization of professionals
Ability to plan, develop, write, and present communications that are clear and compelling for a variety of audiences.
Applicant must also:
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per City/State mandate or have an approved exception by the date of hire.
Possess a valid state driver’s license and an acceptable driving record at the time of hire.
The Recruitment Process
An evaluation of each applicant’s training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Recruitment Timeline:
Job closes: week of 2/20/2023
Applications Reviewed: Week of 2/27/2023
Eligible List: Week of 2/27/2023
First Round of Interviews: 3/6/2022
Job Offer: Week of 3/13/2023
Start date is flexible but strongly desired to be on or before March 27, 2023
Please note: All timelines are approximate and subject to change.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a professional resume online and a cover letter specifically focused on their qualifications for this position as identified in the “To Qualify” section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions:
Your résumé and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
Your responses to the cover letter should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the “To Qualify” section of this announcement.
Your résumé and cover letter should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, as identified below, please describe in your responses to the supplemental questions and resume any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the “To Qualify” section above.
Please note, that all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the City’s online application process. Do not attach materials not requested. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Additional Information
Work Status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
Veterans’ Preference: If you are requesting Veterans’ Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans’ Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans’ Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s), and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below for assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
Language Pay Differential: City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive a “language pay differential.” This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skill to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found here.
Did you know? The City of Portland offers How to Apply Classes that are free and review best practices for applying to the City. Follow the link for the most recent list of scheduled dates: https://www.portland.gov/bhr/events.
Contact Information:
Bureau of Human Resources
Aly’ce Brannon-Reid, Senior Recruiter
[email protected]
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