Prgm Mgr, Capital Improvement- Project Delivery

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The Transportation and Public Works (TPW) Project Delivery Division (PDD) is responsible for leading implementation of projects for several local mobility programs in TPW's portfolio including Bikeways, Vision Zero/Safety, Transit Enhancement, Safe Routes to School, and Speed Management.
To achieve this mission, PDD is seeking a Program Manager, to deliver a wide range of transportation-related Capital Projects using local Mobility Bond funds as well as state and federal funds. The Program Manager will lead and provide strategic direction to multiple work teams to successfully deliver high-need, time-critical projects in service to TPW’s multimodal safety and mobility goals.
The ideal candidate will:
• Bring sound project management and delivery skills
• Work in office and field environments
• Communicate and negotiate effectively with multiple parties
• Manage multiple tasks and deliverables concurrently

This position will work under general-to-limited supervision and will have these primary responsibilities:
• Coordinate with internal (i.e. sponsors, designers, reviewers, and inspectors) and external (i.e. consultants and contractors) work teams to deliver projects including reviewing project plans, developing and maintaining schedules, reviewing cost estimates and maintaining alignment with project budgets, overseeing design and construction progress.
• Identify, prioritize, manage, and provide critical coordination to move multiple projects forward concurrently, from inception through implementation.
• Lead responses from inquiries from citizens, community stakeholders, commissions, boards, City Council and local agencies.
• Represent the City of Austin at public meetings with these stakeholders.
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Job Description:

Capital Improvement Program Manager

Purpose:

Under general direction, this position manages the activities and personnel engaged in planning, developing, and monitoring the City’s Capital Improvement Program.

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.

• Advises the Division Manager, Department Director, and City Management on issues, opportunities, and status.
  
• Coordinates the development and implementation of comprehensive, integrated capital improvement plans that support City goals and priorities.
  
• Aligns departmental capital programs with the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and resolves issues as necessary.
  
• Monitors the implementation of the City and departmental Capital Improvement Plans.
  
• Conducts presentations and acts as representative for the division, department, City management, boards and commissions, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
  
• Coordinates and monitors the planning, development, and implementation of the City’s general obligation bond programs.
  
• Develops and evaluates plans scope, criteria, and timelines for a variety of projects and program activities.
  
• Develops policies and procedures.
  
• Collaborates with the Budget Office on program planning and budgeting.
  
• Provides technical assistance and advice to city management, departments, citizens and other stakeholders.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to 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 modern methods, planning tools, and models, of fiscal or capital planning and capital budget.
  
• Knowledge of capital program finance, funding sources, budgeting, planning and strategies.
  
• Knowledge of the development of service-based user fees, capital markets and alternative financing strategies.
  
• Knowledge of information systems and their application.
  
• Knowledge of effective planning and coordination techniques.
  
• Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques.
  
• Knowledge of governmental fiscal policies and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of office software systems.
  
• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
  
• Skill in gathering, processing, analyzing, and presenting data
  
• Skill in effective oral and/or written communication to all levels of City management and the public.
  
• Skill in anticipating and accurately predicting the results of alternate courses of action.
  
• Skill in resolving problems or situations.
  
• Skill in developing and compiling capital planning reports.
  
• Skill in the application of cost benefit analysis and other types of capital planning analysis methods.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Planning, or a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience conducting activities related to capital budgeting or planning initiatives two (2) of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
  
• A Master's degree in a field related to Business Administration, Public Administration or related field plus three (3) years of experience Two (2) of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity may substitute for the required education and experience.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

None.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing, planning, and implementing public sector engineering projects, including large Capital Improvement Projects or Programs related to utility, transportation and mobility infrastructure that are large and complex in nature.
  
• Experience in construction project management, contract management, monitoring, planning, budgeting and implementing a wide range of projects and programs.
  
• Proven professional knowledge of transportation planning and traffic engineering practices, principles, modeling tools, and cost estimates
  
• Knowledge of standard design documents such as City of Austin Standard Details, Standard Specifications, TMUTCD, Transportation Criteria Manual, and other relevant design documents and best practices.
  
• Proven professional knowledge of the City of Austin's Vision Zero program and Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and their integration with the Department's best practices.
  
• Experience communicating and interacting with a variety of individuals such as internal and external stakeholders, including presenting at meetings and public events.
  
• Technical certifications, including Engineer In Training (EIT), Professional Engineer (PE), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), and/or Project Manager Professional (PMP).
  

Notes to Candidate:

The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department (TPW) is a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains infrastructure for our community. Our vision is for Austin to be the model for safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation. We value safety, unity, reliability, accountability, integrity, community, and employee fulfillment.

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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.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on the assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

PLEASE NOTE: Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.

Essential Employee:

This position is considered an “Essential” role and is essential to the operations of the City based on the preparation, response, and recovery phase of extraordinary situations or emergency conditions. As an employee that has been designated as “Essential” the expectation will be to work at a designated work site during declared extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to serve the community.

This position is considered “Essential” to maintain critical operations and core services. Essential Employees during emergencies play a role in ensuring the public health, safety, and welfare of our community and ensuring City operations continue.

A Cover Letter and Resume are required for this position. Please be sure to upload these documents for consideration.

Physical Address:

5202 Ben White Blvd

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00 PM

*Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs.

Salary Range:

$42.26 - $54.94

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

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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.

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Closing Date/Time: 2025-09-05

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