Capital Delivery Project Manager (Capital Delivery Services Department)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

1d•$102,910 - $131,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Capital Delivery Project Manager coordinates medium-to-large or complex capital improvement engineering and architectural projects, and may train and serve as a team leader or supervisor for project teams. The role serves as a liaison with contractors, consultants, and City departments. Project managers oversee impactful civil engineering projects from concept through construction, including water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and other projects, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, stakeholder engagement, public engagement, consultant oversight, and contractor coordination. The position is based at One Texas Center in Austin, Texas, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Alternative schedules or flexible hours may be available based on business needs. Telework of up to 60% is available, subject to position and business needs; the City’s hybrid arrangement schedules employees to work at least two days per week at their designated worksite. The role may require travel among City facilities in Austin. Minimum qualifications are a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction science and eight years of related experience, including four years directly managing architectural and engineering design or construction projects; or a bachelor’s degree in any field and ten years of related experience, including six years directly managing such projects. Candidates must hold, or be able to obtain within six months of hire, a Texas Professional Engineer license, Texas Registered Architect license, Project Management Professional certification, or Certified Construction Manager certification. The annual hiring range is $102,910–$131,700. The department is hiring two people for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction science from an accredited college or university, plus eight years of experience in a field related to engineering, architecture, or construction management, including four years directly responsible for managing architectural and engineering design or construction projects; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in any field plus ten years of related experience, including six years directly responsible for managing such projects.
Must possess one of the following, or be able to obtain it within six months of hire: Texas Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Texas Licensed Registered Architect (RA), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
Knowledge of engineering and architectural design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques.
Knowledge of project accounting, architectural and construction methods, and project-management principles, methods, and practices.
Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associated with assigned projects; budget policies and principles; and contract policies and procedures.
Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards; evaluating contract agreements; and using available software packages.
Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.
Skill in writing and interpreting legal descriptions of leases, real estate, easements, and similar properties.
Skill in negotiating to accomplish objectives and in written and oral communication, including public presentations.
Skill in completing projects within required schedules.
Ability to make prompt decisions and develop relevant ideas to provide quality products and customer service with little or no supervision.
Ability to perform project facets with little or no supervision, including coordinating demolition, inspection, security, title clearance, soil testing, site location, property management, and preparation of files for Federal auditing.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in public contacts; communicate with varied audiences; and resolve conflicts and difficult situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing design and construction of multi-million-dollar water and/or wastewater utility projects, civil engineering, transportation, or watershed engineering projects.
Experience reading and interpreting construction contract documents and plans for water, wastewater utility, and/or civil engineering projects.
Experience using contract documents to resolve contractual disputes or claims in civil construction, including interpreting terms and conditions, addressing scope discrepancies, managing delays, and negotiating settlements related to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Experience developing and monitoring schedules and budgets for design and construction of water, wastewater utility, transportation, watershed, or civil engineering projects.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, analyze, report, and revise project schedules using input from knowledgeable or technical sources.
Manage and initiate reviews and design work for engineering and architectural projects.
Manage consultant selection and consultant services, including negotiating contract terms and fees, approving consultant deliverables and payments, and initiating remedies for poor performance.
Manage, monitor, and review contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including administering change orders and estimates.
Develop short- and long-range project plans, including estimated project start and completion timelines.
Develop, maintain, and improve design and construction project-management policies and procedures.
Provide technical advice and assistance to City management, field personnel, contractors, and others.
Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for projects, programs, and plans.
Meet with project engineers, architects, and contractors to discuss and resolve design and design-change issues.
Coordinate site-selection analysis by engaging consultants to prepare reports and reviewing recommendations with consultants and sponsoring departments.
Provide leadership and/or supervision to assigned employees or project management, as needed.
Coordinate project activities such as demolition, inspection, security, title clearance, soil testing, site location, property management, and preparation of files for Federal auditing.
Engage stakeholders and the public, oversee consultants, and partner with contractors to deliver projects through design and construction.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement and financial support for continuing education, licenses, and certifications.
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage for covered employees.
Paid leave time.
Competitive retirement plan through the City of Austin Employees’ Retirement System.
Training opportunities.
Wellness programs and mental health support.
On-site fitness centers.
Access to public transit and bike-friendly transportation infrastructure.
Generous leave and work-life balance programs.
Professional development and leadership opportunities.