Capital Project Manager chez Oregon Metro, OR

About the Department

Hello, we’re Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow. 

Do you take pride in managing a variety of construction projects and thrive in managing projects to successful completion? Do you love the challenge of executing those projects while simultaneously ensuring the safety of staff and the public and maintaining the continuity of business operations? Do you thrive in collaborating with and leading teams that involve internal and external stakeholders? If so, Metro’s Capital Project Management Office (CPMO) team is looking for a skilled and dynamic Capital Project Manager to join the team.

As the Capital Project Manager, you will work alongside a collaborative, and knowledgeable team of Project Managers supporting a variety of capital projects across Metro’s venues, Parks and Nature, Oregon Convention Center, Portland'5 Centers for the Arts, Portland Expo Center, Metro Regional Center (MRC) and Waste Prevention and the Oregon Zoo. CPMO staff are a passionate, respectful, and hard-working group committed to enhancing the Metro region. This recruitment is specifically for a project manager to lead projects at the Oregon Zoo

As the Capital Project Manager you will:

• Deliver capital projects from planning and design through construction, inspection, and closeout, ensuring they are completed successfully, on time, and within budget

• Collaborate with other project managers to refine and maintain project management tools and reporting systems that support individual project sponsors and the agency overall

• Communicate clearly and consistently about project scope, schedule, and budget to support informed decision-making throughout each phase of the project

• Lead teams of architects, engineers, and contractors by creating a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Facilitate productive meetings that encourage diverse perspectives, identify next steps, and guide the team from discussion to decisions

• Review and recommend actions on contract progress payment requests to ensure fair, accurate, and timely payments aligned with project progress and contract terms

• Oversee a wide range of project requirements including budget development, permitting, procurement, land use, coordination with jurisdictional partners, commissioning, and planning for ongoing operations

• Develop project procurement strategies and manage procurement processes, including writing solicitations, negotiating contracts, and executing agreements

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal partners including IT, Legal, and Procurement to support successful project delivery

• Integrate and support Metro’s Public Benefit Programs in your projects, including goals related to equity, sustainability, and community engagement

Attributes for success:

• Demonstrated competence in methods, practices, and procedures in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of capital projects

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from schematic designs, design development documents and construction drawings

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing circumstances and situational ambiguity

• Demonstrated team leadership, coordination, and communication skills in multidisciplinary project environments

• Knowledge of construction codes, regulatory requirements and industry standards applicable to public capital projects

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with Metro senior leadership, internal staff, managers, the public, contractors, community members, and external partnerships.

• Commitment to fulfill Metro’s employee core competencies of public service, cultural humility, teamwork, accountability, openness to change and effective communication

• A growth mindset fueled by curiosity, resilience and willingness to learn and adapt

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION 

At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro’s goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.   

Learn more about Metro’s Diversity Action Plan

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction engineering or related field and

• Four years of supervisory experience in public construction management or

• Any combination of education, professional, volunteer and lived experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities

Required:

• Current and valid driver’s license

Working Conditions: This position will require you to work on-site work at the Oregon Zoo in an office environment along with working on active construction sites

If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply:

If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.

Like to have qualifications

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider them when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position.

• Previous experience managing capital projects in public venues

• Previous experience working in a government organization

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

The application packet: The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.

• A complete resume that includes the details for each employer
  • Name of employer, 
  • Working title,  
  • Dates of employment; including if the work was full-time or part-time, 
  • Number of employees supervised 
  • Summary of your responsibilities
• Responses to supplemental questions 

The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/interviews
• Testing/assessments (if applicable)
• Reference check 
• Background, driving records check for finalist candidate (if applicable)

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATON

The full-salary range for this position is step 1: $95,992.34 to step 7: $128,610.98 annually. However, unless a candidate’s qualifications justify, based on the Oregon Pay Equity Act requirements and Metro’s internal equity review process, the appointment will likely be made between step 1: $95,992.34 to the equity range step 4: $111,111.94 annually.

This position is not eligible for overtime and is represented by the AFSCME union. It is classified as an Construction Project Manager II.

Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions. View the classification description.

Questions?

Recruiter: Megan Warneke

Email: [email protected]

Other Qualifications

Equal employment opportunity

All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.

Accommodation

Metro will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.

Veterans' preference

Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Hybrid Telework

Positions designated as “hybrid telework,” meaning you will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; Metro cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.
 

Pay equity at Metro

No matter who you are or where you work at Metro, you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do. Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. Metro has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.

Online applications

Metro accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance. 

How to Apply

For tips on how to apply and more information on what the application process looks like, visit Metro’s “How to apply” page. 

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Metro 

Led by an elected council, this unique government gives all residents of greater Portland a voice in shaping the future and provides parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale. We find solutions for our area’s garbage and recycling that protect clean air and water; help plan land use and development to provide jobs and safe transportation; manage local venues that provide a connection to arts and culture and help keep the economy growing; protect 17,000 acres of parks and natural areas, and run the Oregon Zoo, to keep nature close to home.