Construction Engineering Division Manager (Engineering Manager)

City of Portland•1120 SW 5th Ave, OR

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Portland is hiring a Construction Engineering Division Manager (Engineering Manager) for the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). This management-level role sets direction, goals, and performance standards for Construction Engineering organizational units. The manager directly supervises Engineering Supervisors and Engineering Technicians and works with internal and external stakeholders to resolve construction-related concerns and disputes. The Construction Engineering Division delivers approximately $100 million in capital improvement construction projects annually, from locally funded safety projects to complex, federally funded, multi-year projects. The division leads projects from contract award through construction, acceptance, and closeout. The manager oversees teams of construction managers/licensed engineers, technicians, inspectors, and quality assurance/quality control staff to ensure work conforms to contracts, plans, City standards, policies, and goals. Responsibilities also include compliance with City, State, and Federal funding agreements, timely and proper contractor payments, and project documentation that meets applicable requirements. The ideal candidate has direct experience managing the construction phase of federally funded capital improvement projects, understands ODOT Certified Local Agency requirements, and can lead projects in accordance with the ODOT Local Agency Guidelines Manual. The position is based at 1120 SW 5th Avenue in Portland and requires in-person, full-time work. The schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Knowledge of transportation and engineering principles, practices, current trends, regulations, standards, and laws.
Experience managing Federal Aid projects.
Ability to monitor and control budgets and financial resources and prioritize projects.
Experience applying effective program management skills, including organizing, directing, motivating, engaging, and evaluating represented and non-represented employees.
Ability to manage a multicultural workforce, promote an equitable workplace, and apply equitable program practices to diverse and complex city services.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City colleagues, peers in other government agencies, and partners including media, community and business organizations, school districts, health care providers, advocacy groups, and volunteer service organizations.
Experience developing and implementing communications and outreach strategies and partnering with residents, community groups, developers, and contractors.
Oregon Registered Professional Engineering License (PE), or ability to obtain one within the probation period.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Commitment to ethical, fair, supportive leadership and the City of Portland’s values of anti-racism, communication, collaboration, equity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Direct relevant experience successfully managing the construction phase of federally funded capital improvement projects.
Knowledge of ODOT Certified Local Agency requirements and demonstrated ability to lead projects in conformance with the ODOT Local Agency Guidelines Manual.

Responsibilities

Represent PBOT publicly and regularly interface with regional, state, and federal partners.
Lead funding strategies and fund management.
Support a people-centered organizational culture by reviewing programs and processes through an equitable lens and advocating for anti-racism.
Oversee performance management systems to improve program delivery and productivity, with a focus on quality control and quality assurance.
Ensure services are delivered cost-effectively, efficiently, and equitably.
Develop metrics and key performance indicators, conduct program evaluations and trend analysis, and monitor program delivery.
Develop and implement multi-year strategic plans and ensure appropriate resource allocation to achieve Bureau goals and mission.
Implement personnel management strategies to promote workforce safety, professionalism, and development in support of citywide goals.
Provide responsive customer service and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Set direction, goals, and performance standards for Construction Engineering organizational units.
Directly supervise Engineering Supervisors and Engineering Technicians.
Oversee project teams to ensure construction work meets contract requirements, plans, City standards, policies, and goals.
Ensure compliance with City, State, and Federal funding agreements; proper and timely contractor payments; and complete project documentation.
Resolve construction-related concerns and disputes.
Facilitate, negotiate, and build consensus among diverse customers and stakeholders, including elected officials, and lead large-scale change management involving community input.
Promote an equitable and inclusive workplace, including building pathways to government careers for underrepresented communities, and foster safety, respect, collaboration, and accountability.