Project Manager, Senior

Washington County, Oregon; United States; On-site; USD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County’s Land Use & Transportation is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the Capital Projects Services (CPS) Division. You will define scope and coordinate activities for capital improvement projects including roads, bikeways, bridges, and sidewalks to improve safety and reduce bottlenecks.

The role may involve grant writing, budgeting, scheduling, design, permitting, procurement, and construction oversight, with revenues and expenditures monitoring throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 4+ years PM experience on roadway/bridge/utility projects.
• Alternatively, 7+ years professional PM leadership substituting for the degree.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Define scope and coordinate technical activities for capital improvement project development and construction.
• Manage project development and construction from initiation through closure.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, design, permitting, procurement, and construction activities.
• Monitor project revenues and expenditures and report on status.

Skills

Project management principles

Coordinate activities

Roadway construction methods

Problem solving & options evaluation

Public/vendor coordination

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

4+ years project management in infrastructure/roadway/bridge/utility

7+ years PM experience substituting for degree

Job description

Job Type: Regular Pay Range: $116,034.96 - $140,982.60 Salary Department: Land Use & Transportation (LUT) FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

About the Opportunity

Washington County's Land Use & Transportation is now hiring a Senior Project Manager to join the Capital Projects Services (CPS) Division! The Senior Project Manager defines and coordinates work activities associated with project development and construction of assigned capital improvement projects within Washington County. These projects include roads, bikeways, bridges and sidewalks, and all are intended to improve safety, reduce bottlenecks, and address transportation demands. Successful candidates may manage all aspects or parts of transportation projects, including grant writing, budget development, scheduling, design, permitting, procurement, and construction activities such as monitoring project revenues and expenditures.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Define scope and coordinate technical activities for capital improvement project development and construction
• Project management principles, processes, and techniques
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of roadway, drainage, and bridge projects
• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds and represent members of the public, coworkers, and/or vendors
• Comfortable working independently

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in engineering, surveying, environmental, transportation planning, construction management, public administration, or a closely related field; AND Four (4) years of project management experience in roadway construction, bridge construction, utility construction, or infrastructure construction that included leading and managing discrete projects from initiation and planning through closure and evaluation; OR Seven (7) years of professional level project management experience in roadway construction, bridge construction, utility construction, or infrastructure construction that included leading and managing discrete projects from initiation and planning through closure and evaluation may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree.

Additional Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.

Selection Process

You can review our standard selection process here.

Our commitment to you

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Veterans' Preference

If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or email: [e-mail] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application

You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email.

Notice

Washington County is currently undergoing a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The purpose of this project is to create new job descriptions and create new classification and compensation systems. Outcomes of the project will include changes to classification titles, which could impact compensation structures. No one will have their pay rate lowered because of this project. For represented positions, appropriate bargaining processes will be utilized prior to implementation.