Project Manager, Principal, Eng & Const- Stations & Guideways Group
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Project Manager, Principal, Eng & Const- Stations & Guideways Group
Salary
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Location
Suite 700, OR
Job Type
Non-Union Limited Term
Job Number
24-00013
Department
Engineering & Construction
Division
Design and Construction
Opening Date
01/23/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Description
Do you have a passion for transit? Do you want to play an important part in shaping the built environment to support the livability of our region? Join us as a Principal Project Manager!
The Principal Project Manager, Engineering and Construction works with the Stations & Guideways group to perform principal project management duties on project design and construction projects as a fully competent and experienced project manager.
Duties include leading work on a range of architectural, civil, urban design and construction related tasks that require independent evaluation, adaptation and modification of standard design techniques, procedures, criteria, as well as assisting in the resolution of complex engineering, architectural, planning, and policy issues. This role may include responsibility for policy and criteria development, design, design management, permitting, contract procurement, inspection, mentorship, budget, cost controls, or rehabilitation of transit infrastructure, buildings, and related amenities.
The Principal Project Manager position has a high level of independence, judgement, and autonomy. Assignments may require independent evaluation, analysis, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to successfully design and deliver assigned projects.
The first assignment for this role will be to lead a team and manage a program for the design and construction efforts related to the rehabilitation of some of our oldest light rail stations. This includes work on platform shelters, new lighting, wayfinding, communication systems, access control, and other safety features. This work will require extensive collaboration with multiple TriMet divisions and departments in order to coordinate and plan service disruption.
This position works independently with limited supervision from a group manager and requires the ability to exercise sound independent judgement within established guidelines.
All work is done under the supervision of a licensed professional in the State of Oregon.
This position requires a minimum of two (2) days in-person per week.
This is a Limited-Term position ending June 30, 2028.
Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.
Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings.
Essential Functions
Provide project management services to develop conceptual and detailed designs of major transit infrastructure and related facilities including preparation of designs, calculations, cost estimates, environmental impact data, documentation, and public presentation material.
Work with TriMet staff within and outside the engineering, construction and planning division to coordinate all aspects of projects to meet end-user needs while meeting current safety and quality standards.
Establish work scopes and budget to support the TriMet Capital Improvement Program. Develop and assign tasks for staff and consultants, including procurement and administration of consultant and construction contractor services. Supervise or coordinate the work of consultants and other support staff as required utilizing established procedures.
Assist the workgroup manager in administering design and construction contracts. Perform tasks as assigned including, but not limited to: design reviews, project coordination, permitting, submittals, RFIs, monthly pay requests, change management, estimating, and maintaining contract documents such as as-builts.
Consult and coordinate with external project stakeholders including jurisdictional liaisons, permit agencies, community groups, and private property owners/developers.
Represent TriMet at various interagency meetings as a fully competent technical representative. Review material for, and make presentations to, project leadership, technical peer groups and community meetings.
Position Requirements
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required.
A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Landscape Architecture or a related field is preferred.
A minimum of six (6) years of total credited experience.*
Four (4) years of construction management/general engineering experience are required.
Four (4) years of experience in public works, planning, and/or transit projects are preferred.
Two (2) years of lead, project management, or staff management are required.
Status as a Professional Engineer, Landscape Architect, Architect, Certified Construction Manager, and/or Certified Project Manager registered and licensed in the State of Oregon is highly desirable.
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
*The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description. Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the "credited experience".
Selection Criteria
Type of Position / Grade / FLSA
Grade 18, Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time. This is a Limited-Term position with an end date of June 30, 2028.
Salary Range
Minimum: $114,749.00
Maximum: $172,125.00
Salary offers will be determined by a candidate’s education, training and relevant experience. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above. For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, TriMet’s salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:
Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)
Panel Interviews
Reference Check
Supplemental Information
Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.
Internal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.
If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.
TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement
As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work.
If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.