Capital Project Manager II/III - Public Works

Clark County Public Works; Maine; Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County Public Works is seeking an experienced civil engineering project manager to join its Project Management Section, a key group within the Engineering and Construction Division.

The role focuses on coordinating plans, specifications, and estimates, environmental permits, and real property for capital projects; leading multi-disciplinary teams of design, traffic, and construction staff during delivery.

Qualifications

• PMP certification required; PE license encouraged.
• Five to seven years of project management experience on transportation/ civil projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in project management, civil engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee and coordinate capital improvement projects from inception through delivery.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of design, traffic, and construction staff.
• Ensure projects meet schedules, budgets and contract requirements.
• Prepare and review project documents, reports and vendor contracts.

Skills

PMP

PE licensure

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management or civil engineering

Job description

Job Summary

Clark County Public Works is looking for an experienced civil engineering project manager to join its Project Management Section, one of a handful of groups comprising its Engineering and Construction Division. The nine-person section is a tight-knit project management team with access to the expertise and resources of the larger Clark County Public Works organization.

The team focuses on coordinating the development of plans, specifications, and estimates, as well as the acquisition of environmental permits or real property as necessary, for projects on the County’s capital improvement programs and assisting during the construction phase. Project managers lead multi-disciplinary teams of design, traffic, and construction engineers, planners, surveyors, property acquisition experts, and environmental specialists in the delivery of civil engineering county infrastructure projects and assist the construction manager as necessary during the construction phase.

This position will be primarily focused on civil roadway and transportation project management, with opportunities in stormwater or parks infrastructure, or special projects as necessary. The position works collaboratively with sections throughout Public Works and other county departments, and it will also work closely with state and federal agencies, utility service providers, and businesses in coordinating project activities, along with working directly with the public and neighborhood associations.

This is a professional level project management position for the Department of Public Works. The team currently enjoys a hybrid work arrangement. The candidate selected MUST reside within WA or OR. Project Manager positions are represented by PROTEC17, Professional and Technical Employees.

This position may be filled as a Capital Project Manager II or III depending on qualifications, experience and certifications.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Filling the position as a Capital Project Manager III

Bachelor’s degree in project management, civil engineering or a related field; and five (5) years of responsible project management or closely related experience at the Capital Project Manager II level. Experience emphasizing construction based transportation projects is highly desirable: or Seven (7) years of responsible project management experience or closely related experience at the Capital Project Manager II level that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the work described above.

Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP). Licensure as a Professional Engineer in Civil or Environmental Engineering will qualify for consideration, while candidates work toward and achieve PMP certification within two (2) years of receiving Capital Project Manager III classification.

Filling this position as a Capital Project Manager II

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, civil engineering or a related field; and two (2) years of responsible project management or closely related experience at the Capital Project Manager 1 level. Experience emphasizing construction based transportation projects is highly desirable.
• - OR –
• Five (5) years of responsible project management experience or closely related experience at the Capital Project Manager 1 level that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the work described above.

Knowledge of

Principles and practices of civil engineering and administration of public works projects; organizational and management practices as applied to the development of projects; recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding project management; project estimating; planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving; application and interpretation of County regulatory codes, state regulatory and legislative requirements, court decisions and Attorney Generals opinions concerning the wide variety of engineering functions; departmental policies and procedures, work standards and codes applicable to the job.

Ability to

Coordinate professional and technical staff with a team emphasis; analyze problems with consideration of consequences of proposed actions; identify alternatives and recommend solutions; implement recommendations in support of goals; interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulation s; supervise the preparation and maintenance of project documents and reports; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of County and other government officials, community groups, and the general public.

Examples of Duties

• Plans, oversees, and coordinates the activities and operations of assigned capital improvements projects. Ensures the timely, accurate, and cost effective completion of projects.
• Coordinates teams of professional and technical projects staff at each project phase, with an emphasis on teamwork and collaborative problem resolution.
• Ensures that all phases of projects proceed on schedule and that consultants, utilities and other organizations involved in projects, meet specifications. Reviews progress reports and authorizes payments.
• Performs grants administration, project estimating, and budget preparation and management for assigned projects as applicable. Procures outside resources as needed and provides contract administration. Submits and ensures payment of invoices for materials, professional services and other related cost items.
• Reviews design plans and specifications for conformance to job requirements. Prepares, develops and checks complex specialized contract provisions and design agreements. Conducts or attends pre‑bid and pre‑construction conferences detailing principle construction features and agreements.
• Monitors project progress and conducts meetings to resolve problems and ensure timely completion. Participates in meetings and designs and implements agreements throughout the stages of the projects.
• Utilizes computerized project management tracking systems and related programs in accomplishment of the work.
• Prepares complex technical engineering and administrative reports and develops critical correspondence and comprehensive reports in support of engineering projects and decisions.
• Coordinates with other sections and departments on issues related to capital projects, grant and contract administration, or related.
• With input from the divisions of Transportation, Design and Maintenance, makes recommendations on scope of work changes necessary to complete assigned projects.
• Assists in investigations and resolutions of claims and complaints from contractors or property owners. Maintains office records of design, construction and other engineering activities, as required by County, State, and Federal regulations.
• Coordinates with the Survey Section Supervisor/County Surveyor to ensure accurate, complete and quality field survey data is collected and that information is acquired in a cost‑effective, efficient manner. Assists in the preparation of complex property descriptions.
• Develops and maintains effective relations with the public. Represents Public Works on various committees; at neighborhood organization and community meetings; public hearings; before governmental bodies and in legal processes.
• Participates in the development, implementation and review of ongoing programs and existing methods ‑ assessing job effectiveness and cost efficiencies.
• Participates in the mentoring of other Project Managers.
• Participates in the formulation and updating of goals and objectives consistent with the mission of the Department.

Salary Grade Local 17 Engineers.12 - Local 17 Engineers.13

Salary Range $42.78 - $62.80- per hour

Close Date Open Until Filled

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/