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Prgm Mgr, Capital Improvement

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Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.
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Benefits

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Additional Information

About This Position 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. Job Description: Program Manager, Capital Improvement 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.


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