Public Work'S Department - Capital Planning Project Manager (Transportation)

County of El Paso•Tx 79901, TX

About The Position

El Paso County, Texas, is seeking a Capital Planning Project Manager to oversee the administrative, operational, and financial planning of large-scale capital portfolios and programs across County departments. The role focuses primarily on transportation infrastructure, including new roadways, multimodal projects, and airport development, and may contribute to the broader Public Works project portfolio. The manager oversees projects from conception through completion, particularly those supported by local, state, and federal grants and loans. The position plans, organizes, implements, oversees, and reviews assigned projects and programs, including strategic financing portfolios, capital bond programs, and grant opportunities. It monitors project scope, schedules, budgets, funding, and completion requirements; coordinates with County departments, engineering, purchasing, auditors, budget staff, consultants, contractors, and funding organizations; and supports grant proposals, contracting, negotiations, and property acquisition. The manager also maintains capital project information, assesses financial and schedule variances, and reports or recommends corrective administrative action. The role engages regularly with public and private stakeholders, including elected and appointed officials, community groups, agencies, utilities, and regional jurisdictions. It may lead and provide direction to multidisciplinary implementation teams and assign tasks, although it has no direct reports. The position reports to the Director and may represent the Department or Director as needed. County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train for or perform emergency services as directed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, construction science, engineering, or a related field, plus six years of professional, managerial, or administrative experience involving preparation and fiscal oversight of operating budgets or capital developments, project management, and acquisition projects; experience must include two years of supervisory experience, including management of consultant teams and project implementation schedules. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may qualify.
Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to El Paso County.
Must pass a Criminal Background Investigation.
Personal mobile smart device required by the hire start date to access County network and systems.
Knowledge of project management principles and practices, lean organizational techniques, business or economic development financing, budget preparation, fiscal administration, administrative management, and customer service.
Knowledge of urban economic, redevelopment, and downtown development principles and practices, including public participation and development issues; marketing techniques and economic development incentives; and border economics and industrial practices.
Knowledge of County organization, operations, policies, and procedures; English usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; interpersonal communication techniques; and modern office procedures and computer equipment, including Windows and Microsoft products.
Ability to interpret federal, state, city, and county laws and regulations and analyze complex factors to make sound decisions on non-engineering development administrative matters.
Ability to coordinate or participate in capital development projects, financial and economic analyses and reports, funding schedules, accounts and records, and administrative policies and procedures.
Ability to negotiate or assist with negotiations among businesses, financial institutions, and government agencies and perform cost-benefit analyses.
Ability to use a personal computer and software applications; conduct research; prepare documentation; prioritize competing tasks and projects; and meet scheduled requirements.
Ability to build cooperative working relationships with staff, County departments, customers, consultants, contractors, elected officials, executives, and the public, and to exercise supervisory authority impartially over assigned subordinates.
Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive written reports and staff studies; work independently and in teams; exercise sound judgment; manage time and multiple tasks; and organize diverse activities.
Ability to perform in a fast-paced, stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance, work effectively in a team, treat employees and customers courteously and respectfully, maintain strict confidentiality, support County organizations, and uphold customer service excellence.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute.
Certification from the International Association for Six Sigma Certification (various belt levels).

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, develop, implement, oversee, and review assigned projects, programs, strategic financing portfolios, capital bond programs, and large-scale grant opportunities.
Manage and evaluate the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of assigned programs and projects.
Analyze, coordinate, and oversee the production and implementation of annual plans for Department programs and activities.
Maintain an agency-wide capital projects database and monitor allocated revenues, grants, other funds, and expenditures.
Review project progress for compliance with funding and completion requirements; report deviations and recommend remedial administrative action.
Coordinate with County departments to monitor capital projects through scope development, design, bidding, and construction.
Present project progress to public officials and community groups and represent County interests with public, private, regional, state, and federal stakeholders.
Monitor projects to ensure construction schedules, budgets, and grant-mandated spending rates are met.
Review and recommend modifications to programs, projects, and procedures.
Work with users, elected officials, department heads, and project managers to develop strategic plans for future capital development and identify operational objectives.
Seek guidance from senior executives on unprecedented issues or policy deviations and consult qualified engineering professionals on complex technical questions.
Plan and oversee processes for the availability, disbursement, and expenditure of project revenue for planning, design, and construction.
Collaborate with County Auditors, Budget and Fiscal Departments, and funding organizations to develop fiscal procedures consistent with accepted policies and standards.
Coordinate grant proposals for assigned tasks, program objectives, funding position statements, and master plans.
Verify funding for project scope changes during design and audit project costs and schedules for compliance with funding and completion requirements.
Assess the impact of estimate variations and recommend remedial action to County officials, other jurisdictions, and funding or regulatory agencies.
Examine, consolidate, and coordinate operating and budget requests.
Review bid advertisements for consistency with fiscal and administrative contract provisions, identify cost-estimate patterns in bids, and recommend contingency funding when necessary.
Assist with contracts or projects assigned directly to the manager; participate in contract negotiations and oversee or prepare and approve consultant and construction contract documents as authorized.
Coordinate with Project Engineering, Purchasing, and user departments to ensure consultant and construction work is contracted efficiently and appropriately.
Perform project management functions as required.
Work with staff, consultants, and legal counsel on appraisal, offers, negotiations, contract preparation and approval, and property acquisition for County needs.
Stay current on local, state, and federal laws and regulations affecting Department operations.
Perform other related duties and, when assigned, substitute during temporary absences to maintain normal operations.
Provide excellent customer service, participate in training and mentoring, and support the development of employees’ leadership, management, technical, and safety skills.
As a Disaster Service Worker during a proclaimed emergency, complete emergency-response training or perform emergency services as directed.