Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture or related field plus five (5) years of related work experience including two (2) years as a project manager, program manager and/or portfolio manager, preferably with a municipality.
Licenses or Certifications:None
Notes to Applicants
The Capital Program Consultant will manage the Strategic Projects division within the City of Austin’s Transportation and Public Works Department ( TPW ). With support and collaboration from TPW Executive leadership, the division develops complex planning, capital, and strategic projects for TPW , foremost of which at present is the City’s I-35 Cap and Stitch project. This position will work closely with TPW Executives to manage projects and initiatives that require extensive inter-departmental coordination that can be sensitive in nature. The successful candidate will have demonstrated skill and experience leading teams to develop and manage complex capital and strategic projects with high visibility and political interest.
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Inside TPW :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4fqWGoH0E Working for the City of Austin provides a number health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. For more information on
City of Austin Benefits click here! Regarding your Application:A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary. Assessment:This position may require a skills assessment.
Close Job Posting:Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.
Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation. Video Conferencing Software Technology:Austin Transportation Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.
Pay Range
$44.62 - $58.01
Hours
Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
*Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.
Job Close Date 05/02/2024 Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 901 S. MoPac Expressway, Austin, TX, 78746 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: - Experience managing public sector architecture and engineering capital projects related to transportation and mobility infrastructure, parks and open spaces, or other public infrastructure projects that are large and complex in nature.
- Experience with program and project management, including managing budgets, schedules, and deliverables, and identifying key risks, issues and opportunities to inform project development and implementation.
- Experience problem solving with Executives and team leads within a fast-paced, fluid, deadlines-driven environment.
- Experience developing and carrying out strategic recommendations to successfully guide projects and programs.
- Experience cultivating productive professional working relationships with multiple municipal, local, State, and Federal agencies, partners, as well as other project stakeholders and community members, including excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Supervisory experience managing internal staff and interdisciplinary consultant teams, including developing scopes of work, managing contracts, and approving deliverables and invoices.
- Experience resolving conflicts and difficult situations through the exercise of sound judgement, tact, and diplomacy in all internal and external contacts.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1. Maintains knowledge of the City’s Capital Improvements Program and how the CIP is utilized to carry out the strategic objectives of the City of Austin.
2. Maintains knowledge of key capital program issues facing the City of Austin.
3. Oversees and monitors progress of City’s portfolio of bond projects and conducts portfolio management activities.
4. Participates in the City’s CIP planning and review processes.
5. Produces reports from CIP Program data and provides analysis of the information for use in decision making.
6. Monitors CIP project and program issues from an organizational perspective and when required, assist in resolution.
7. Monitors CIP operating procedures, policies, and ordinances to ensure CIP compliance
8. Monitors the City’s CIP project portfolio for legal, regulatory and initiative compliance
9. Develops and conducts training for City personnel involved in the CIP Program
10. Provides technical advice and assistance to city management as necessary,.
11. Meets with city management and staff as required to resolve CIP project issues, using subject matter judgment and expertise
12. Coordinates and collaborates with other agencies, departments, divisions involved in or affected by the City’s CIP portfolio.
13. Attends City Council, board meetings, etc. as City staff representative
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership/supervision to employees planning, assigning, and/or leading the work of others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. - Knowledge of project management systems
- Knowledge of program and portfolio management methods
- Knowledge of engineering and/or architectural principles, practices, procedures
- Knowledge of budget policies and principles
- Knowledge of capital improvement program processes and related issues
- Knowledge of CIP contracting methods and processes
- Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems
- Skill in negotiating with diverse groups of people to accomplish objectives
- Skill in written and oral communications including public presentations
- Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public
- Skill in maintaining and compiling complex CIP data for use in analysis, monitoring and reporting
- Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all public contacts
- Ability to perform objective analyses of business processes to maximize the effective delivery of the City’s CIP projects.
Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Capital Program Consultant position are: Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or related field plus five (5) years of related work experience including two (2) years as a project manager, program manager and/or portfolio manager, preferably with a municipality. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
* Please provide a brief description of how you meet the minimum qualifications listed for this position - to include meeting the educational requirements, years of related experience and substitutions.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of experience do you have managing the workload and deliverables of a team?
- None
- 1 to 3 years
- 4 to 6 years
- 7 to 10 years
- 10+ years
* Please explain why you are interested in this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working with interdisciplinary consultant teams, project stakeholders, and community members.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience leading complex, politically sensitive, high-profile capital and/or strategic initiatives.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you understand that this position is required to work in office 50% of the pay period?
* All applicants applying for this job posting should submit a complete application; resumes submitted should mirror the completed application. Starting salary for the top candidate (s) will only be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not the resume or cover letter. Your application will be considered incomplete if your application and resume do not mirror and if your application states “see resume”. Do you understand these statements?
* How did you hear about this opportunity? Example: Job board (please specify), Career Fair (please specify), 3rd party recruiting firm, etc.
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
