Project Manager or Capital Delivery Project Manager

Job Description:

Project Manager or Capital Delivery Project Manager

Description

Minimum Qualifications
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:

Project Manager:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or major coursework in project management, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing projects.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.

Capital Delivery Project Manager:
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture, or construction science, plus eight (8) years of experience in a field related to engineering, architecture, or construction management.

OR

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field, plus ten (10) years of experience in a field related to engineering, architecture, or construction management.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
If assigned to operate vehicles, must possess the appropriate Texas Driver’s License for those vehicles.
Notes to Applicants
THE ROLE
Capital Improvement Project Managers are at the forefront of positive city-wide transformation by managing impactful projects from their conceptual stage through construction. This position demands meticulous attention to detail coupled with a strategic vision, as our project managers play a pivotal role in overseeing project scope, schedule, and budget. They are instrumental in steering projects seamlessly through every stage of design and construction, ensuring a holistic and successful project delivery.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
- You have exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- You have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders
- You are organized and understand the importance of documentation
* Please see below for a complete list of required skills for this position

Who We Are:

Capital Delivery Services ( CDS ) builds public projects to support the community. We do this by directly managing the City of Austin’s Capital Program with over 500 active projects, representing an investment of over $7 Billion. At CDS , we aim to create an environment that values diversity and adaptability and encourages staff at all levels to think creatively, experiment with new ideas, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

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Why Join Us?

Meaningful Work
Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community. Your work directly enables our department to deliver tangible construction projects throughout the city that will resonate for generations to come. Seeing results through a constructed project provides a sense of accomplishment and pride in your work.

Innovation and Collaboration
Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress and embrace our One City - One Team - One Approach model of delivering capital projects.

Professional Growth and Development
Achieve your professional goals. CDS offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, including engineering, architecture, construction management, project planning and management, finance, business administration, process improvement, and data analytics. Education assistance is available through our tuition reimbursement program, and financial support for continuing education, licenses, and certifications is also available.

Work-Life Balance Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences. Our employees also enjoy the ability to work up to 60% remotely, depending upon position and business needs.

Health and Wellness

The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally healthy. For employees that are covered this includes low cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Click here to review the City of Austin’s Employee Benefits Guide.

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Application Details:
A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position.

• This position may allow for a resume or cover letter to be included but relevant entries on your employment application will primarily be considered for interview qualification and compensation purposes.
• If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may be contacting your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please be sure you have listed at least 3 previous supervisors in the application with correct contact information.

Additional Details:

• This position may require a skills assessment.
• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
• The Capital Delivery Services Department may close this job posting at any time after it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Travel:

The Capital Delivery Services Department is comprised of multiple facilities located throughout Austin. If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Record Evaluation you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Hybrid Work Environment:

The City of Austin Telework Program is designed to empower employees and leaders to establish hybrid work arrangements that promote high levels of performance and engagement. The City of Austin has an established work arrangement under which an employee is scheduled to work at least 2 days per week at their designated worksite. Some positions may require additional time at their designated worksite.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within the Capital Delivery Services Department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division/work locations within the City of Austin, Capital Delivery Services Department. Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.
Pay Range
PM: $39.49 - $51.34
CD PM: $42.26 - $54.94
Hours
Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Alternative schedule and/or flexible hours available based on business needs.
• Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs.
• Up to 60% teleworking available (Pre-Approved per Telework Policy)

Job Close Date 01/06/2025 Type of Posting External Department Capital Delivery Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6800 Burleson Road, Building 312, Austin, TX 78744 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
Experience managing the design and construction of multi-million dollar civil engineering projects. Experience reading and interpreting construction contract documents and plans for civil engineering projects. Experience using contract documents in resolving disputes or claims on civil engineering projects. Experience developing and monitoring schedules and budgets for the design and construction of civil engineering and utility projects. Airport construction management experience and/or; Water and wastewater treatment facility construction management experience. Ability to travel to multiple work locations. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Project Manager
Capital Delivery Project Manager
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. 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.


Project Manager
Capital Delivery Project Manager
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 minimum qualifications of this position are graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or major coursework in project management, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in managing projects. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience managing the design and construction of multi-million dollar civil engineering projects. In your answer, please tell us the budget associated with the project(s).
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience reading and interpreting construction contract documents and plans for civil engineering projects.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience using contract documents in resolving disputes or claims on civil engineering projects.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience developing and monitoring schedules and budgets for the design and construction of civil engineering and utility projects.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with either Airport construction management or Water/Wastewater treatment facility construction management. Please indicate which position(s) you gained this experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents