Facilities Interior Project Manager II (Capital Project Manager II)

City of Portland•1120 SW 5th Ave, OR

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Facilities Interior Project Manager II works on the Moves, Additions and Construction (MAC) team within the City of Portland’s Bureau of Fleet and Facilities. The role plans, coordinates, and manages small- to medium-sized design, construction, renovation, and installation projects in City-owned and leased facilities, with a primary focus on commercial office tenant improvements. Projects are managed from initial scope development through design, procurement, construction, installation, and closeout. The position coordinates bureau and tenant moves; supports furniture, signage, and wayfinding packages and installations; and collaborates with bureau stakeholders to define requirements, scopes of work, and project goals. It also maintains interior finish and furniture standards, technical specifications, and as-built CAD drawings across a portfolio of approximately 18 buildings. The role requires project management and interior design expertise, financial judgment, move management capabilities, and collaborative communication and customer service. The job appointment is full-time and regular, with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. An alternate schedule and hybrid work may be available after probation. The position is in-person, with the option to work hybrid after probation; remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. The position reports to the work location at 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, Oregon.

Requirements

Experience managing design and construction project budgets typically ranging from $5,000 to $1 million, including cost estimating, expenditure monitoring, change order evaluation, and stewardship of public funds.
Experience with commercial interior design, furniture packages and installations, and planning and coordinating office or tenant moves.
Experience applying project management principles and practices to commercial interior construction projects, including scope development, planning, coordination, scheduling, contract administration, and budget management.
Experience ensuring construction projects comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, building codes, regulations, and public procurement requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with diverse stakeholders, navigate differing needs and perspectives, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment while managing multiple projects with varying scopes, priorities, and levels of complexity.
Valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire.
Ability to pass a Portland Police Level I background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in interior design, interior architecture, architecture, project management, construction management, or a related field.
Professional certification such as PMP, NCIDQ (listed as NCDIQ in the posting), LEED AP, or WELL.
Knowledge of commercial interior design, move management, furniture selection and installation, interior finishes, space utilization, and workplace functionality.
Experience identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency, apply green building practices, select appropriate materials, and enhance the long-term performance of facilities.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and oversee small- to medium-sized design, construction, renovation, and installation projects in City-owned and leased facilities.
Prioritize and manage multiple projects with varying scopes, schedules, budgets, and complexity.
Collaborate with bureau customers, project stakeholders, and City business partners to define requirements, develop scopes of work, and establish project goals.
Facilitate meetings and communicate with stakeholders and executive sponsors; partner with Senior Capital Project Managers, architects, engineers, and Operations and Maintenance staff when broader coordination or specialized expertise is needed.
Prepare and/or review design and construction cost estimates for projects typically ranging from $5,000 to $1 million; develop and maintain budgets and schedules; evaluate change orders; monitor expenditures; and process invoices and progress payments.
Support procurement of design consultants, vendors, and contractors, and administer contracts and performance to ensure requirements, deliverables, schedules, and budgets are met.
Conduct site visits and review project deliverables and construction work for conformance with approved plans, specifications, building codes, laws, regulations, and City policies.
Plan and coordinate bureau and tenant moves in City-owned and leased facilities, coordinating with bureau customers, City Technology staff, and other partners to support transitions and minimize operational disruptions.
Coordinate furniture, equipment, and related installations associated with moves and projects.
Develop, maintain, and update furniture and interior design finish standards, technical specifications, and as-built CAD drawings across the City’s facilities portfolio.
Promote an equitable and respectful workplace, support inclusive collaboration, and consider the needs of employees, facility users, and the broader community.