Position Summary
Hello, we’re Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.
Do you take pride in managing a variety of construction projects and thrive in managing projects to successful completion? Do you love the challenge of executing those projects while simultaneously ensuring the safety of staff and the public and maintaining the continuity of business operations? Do you thrive in collaborating with and leading teams that involve internal and external stakeholders? If so, Metro’s Capital Project Management Office (CPMO) team is looking for a skilled and dynamic Capital Project Manager to join the team.
As the Capital Project Manager, you will work alongside a collaborative, and knowledgeable team of Project Managers supporting a variety of capital projects across Metro’s venues, Parks and Nature, Oregon Convention Center, Portland'5 Centers for the Arts, Portland Expo Center, Metro Regional Center (MRC) and Waste Prevention and the Oregon Zoo. CPMO staff are a passionate, respectful, and hard-working group committed to enhancing the Metro region. This recruitment is specifically for a project manager to lead projects at the Oregon Zoo
As the Capital Project Manager you will:
- Deliver capital projects from planning and design through construction, inspection, and closeout, ensuring they are completed successfully, on time, and within budget
- Collaborate with other project managers to refine and maintain project management tools and reporting systems that support individual project sponsors and the agency overall
- Communicate clearly and consistently about project scope, schedule, and budget to support informed decision-making throughout each phase of the project
- Lead teams of architects, engineers, and contractors by creating a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Facilitate productive meetings that encourage diverse perspectives, identify next steps, and guide the team from discussion to decisions
- Review and recommend actions on contract progress payment requests to ensure fair, accurate, and timely payments aligned with project progress and contract terms
- Oversee a wide range of project requirements including budget development, permitting, procurement, land use, coordination with jurisdictional partners, commissioning, and planning for ongoing operations
- Develop project procurement strategies and manage procurement processes, including writing solicitations, negotiating contracts, and executing agreements
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal partners including IT, Legal, and Procurement to support successful project delivery
- Integrate and support Metro’s Public Benefit Programs in your projects, including goals related to equity, sustainability, and community engagement
Attributes for success:
- Demonstrated competence in methods, practices, and procedures in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of capital projects
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from schematic designs, design development documents and construction drawings
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing circumstances and situational ambiguity
- Demonstrated team leadership, coordination, and communication skills in multidisciplinary project environments
- Knowledge of construction codes, regulatory requirements and industry standards applicable to public capital projects
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with Metro senior leadership, internal staff, managers, the public, contractors, community members, and external partnerships.
- Commitment to fulfill Metro’s employee core competencies of public service, cultural humility, teamwork, accountability, openness to change and effective communication
- A growth mindset fueled by curiosity, resilience and willingness to learn and adapt
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction engineering or related field and
- Four years of supervisory experience in public construction management or
- Any combination of education, professional, volunteer and lived experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities
Required:
- Current and valid driver’s license
Working Conditions: This position will require you to work on-site work at the Oregon Zoo in an office environment along with working on active construction sites
If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply:
If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.
Like to have qualifications
You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider them when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position.
- Previous experience managing capital projects in public venues
- Previous experience working in a government organization
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
