Senior Capital Project Manager

SENIOR CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGER 

Primary responsibility is to manage medium to large-sized capital improvement projects in transportation and/or stormwater programs with budgets of up to $20 million. Applies a thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering as related to the variety of aspects affecting the County; applies expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and unique conditions; remains informed of new methods and practices impacting the Department. 

Salary

Min $82,617.60 annually

Mid $117,249.60 annually

Benefits

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• Generous PTO & Holiday Plan
• Health Plans
• Health Savings Account
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Cafeteria Benefit
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Core Competencies

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the capital improvement program (CIP) projects, including development and procurement, and engineering and construction contracts. 
• Independently reviews and approves development activities and conditions with engineers and developers. 
• Serves as technical specialist in the application of advanced concepts, principles and methods in assigned area; remains informed of new techniques, technology, and requirements for the purposes of recommending changes in programs or applications; interprets, organizes, executes and coordinates assignments. 
• Interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others; leads project meetings and makes presentations; represents the County and maintains productive relationships with individuals and related organizations. 
• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Key Job Requirements 

Critical Thinking: Ability to effectively think through complex problems including sensitive political issues. Broad scope of work that requires a high degree of analytical ability to solve non-standard problems. 

Decision Making: Ability to quickly make outstanding decisions on engineering and construction issues and implementation activities. Highly complex independent decision making required. 

Communication: Strong written, oral, and presentation skills in front of various sized groups. Must possess considerable tact, discretion and collaborative skills to obtain consensus and cooperation of others. 

Strategic Planning: Strong ability to plan funding and implementation strategies for one to five-year timeframe. 

Managerial/Operational Skills: Strong management skills and ability to communicate and work effectively with peers and subordinates. 

Leadership: Ability to take the lead on key initiatives and direct resources appropriately. Ensure that Departmental, County and BOCC goals are pursued; builds capabilities within team to support Department. 

Analytical Ability: Ability to visualize spatial relationships and physical requirements. 

Managing Complexity: Manage complex projects that impact multiple stakeholders. 

Physical Requirements 

• Primarily in an office environment, regularly required to sit and talk; 40+ hours work week. Office and field environment; ability to lift up to 25 pounds; walk on uneven ground.  Occasionally in high dust, dirt environment. Occasional exposure to machinery vehicles.  Occasionally