Capital Improvement Program Manager (Exempt)

City of Oakland, CA • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

The City of Oakland is an equal-opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees. Why join the City of Oakland Public Works Department? Situated at the heart of the Bay Area, the City of Oakland is a vibrant, diverse, and exciting place to work. It is easily accessible, on the forefront of Race and Equity work, and a full-service organization with many innovative community services.  The City of Oakland Public Works Department, Bureau of Design and Construction, Project and Grant Management Division (PGM), is responsible for planning, designing, delivering and implementing Capital Improvement Programs in two major programs: Buildings and Facilities, and Parks and Open Spaces.  The Capital Improvement Program Manager is responsible for a profile of approximately $400M for FY 23-25, delivering approximately 130 capital projects.  The Capital Improvement Program Manager plays a vital role in assisting City departments such as Library, Parks and Recreation, and the Police and Fire departments in implementing projects that help deliver essential services to the City. The position will be managing projects funded by multiple funding sources such as Measure Q, Measure KK, Measure U, Prop 68, and State and Federal Grants.  The ideal candidate will be flexible, solutions-oriented and able to communicate effectively with a team of project managers, as well as City Council members and/or committee members. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, a great organizational culture, and much more! This is the best time to join our team! The Public Works Department is filling this position vacated due to an internal transfer. We are under stable leadership and in the early stages of transforming our hiring process. Your unique experiences will be an important contribution to our success. Oakland is a learning organization, committed to developing talent and growing our own!  We are looking for some who is: A Proven Leader. You will be tasked with guiding and encouraging others to accomplish common goals and provide a vision for the division.  An Effective Communicator. You will need to establish rapport and maintain mutually productive relationships.  Engaging. You engage others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes. A Critical Thinker and Problem Solver. You can analytically and logically evaluate information, propositions, and challenges and come up with achievable options to advance the work of the division.  Results Driven. You will meet organizational goals and customer expectations and make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.  Experienced and Skilled in Program Delivery. You possess considerable knowledge of public works best practices, regulatory and technological trends, and have a proven ability to improve project delivery that addresses diverse community needs and the City's goal of delivering projects on schedule and budget.  Accountable. You have a focus on accountability and will be expected to take charge of the department and hit the ground running with current projects and programs.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, planning, design management, business administration and management, business development or a related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, project and program management, architecture, landscape architecture, planning or other qualifying field including two years (2) in a supervisory capacity.
• Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree is desirable.
• Possession of one (or more) of the following: (1) a Certificate of Registration as a professional Civil Engineer in the State of California,  (2) Certification as a Professional Planner with the American Institute of Certified Planners,  (3) an Architecture license in the State of California or with the National Council of Architectural Registration Board or  (4) a Landscape Architect's License in the State of California.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a robust and equitable Capital Improvement Program for the Department of Public Works. 
• Managing the Public Works Capital Improvement Program and ensuring projects meet project scope, schedule and budget as approved by Council.
• Managing Capital Improvement funding, bonds, grants, and budget to maximize resource utilization to deliver Capital Improvement Programs.
• Overseeing the Department's project control and project delivery processes, including improvements and implementing new changes to streamline project delivery.
• Preparing and reviewing reports to the City Administrator, City Council, commissions, and other entities. 
• Reviewing and overseeing the creation of new, or updates to existing, ordinances or policies that guide the work of the division. 
• Monitoring legislative developments that relate to or may impact the work of the division and evaluating their impact on policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation - 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement - CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
• Health - The City of Oakland pays for the cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care and other HMO and PPO plans
• Dental - The City of Oakland pays for Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision - The City of Oakland pays for VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Sick leave - Employees accrue 12 days per year
• Deferred Compensation - 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Training, & Telecommuting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support