Engineering Manager - Multiple Vacancies Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/newprint/4760415) Apply  Engineering Manager - Multiple Vacancies Salary $142,729.60 - $195,353.60 Annually Location 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR Job Type Regular Job Number 2024-01233 Bureau Portland Water Bureau Opening Date 12/16/2024 Closing Date 1/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position THE PORTLAND WATER BUREAU IS HIRING TWO (2) ENGINEERING MANAGERS Job Appointment: Full time Work Schedule: Flexible, 40 hours per week Work Location: The Portland Building, 1120 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR 97201 Benefit: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview) for qualifying employees Union Representation: Nonrepresented # of Vacancies: 2 Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a resume and cover letter. Position Summary The Portland Water Bureau is seeking two Engineering Managers to join the leadership of the Engineering Services Group (ESG). The Team The Engineering Manager position is a key position in the Water Bureau’s Engineering Services Group; leading one of five sections; Planning, Design, Construction Management, Technical Services or Special Projects. The leadership team in the ESG is a critical component for successful delivery of the Water Bureau’s annual capital improvement plan that is currently about $500 million, supporting projects for critical Water Bureau programs such as distribution mains, pump stations and tanks, reservoirs, and large supply mains. In addition, the ESG highly values its customers, both internal groups at the WB and external customers, and works to understand, collaborate, and build bridges with those we support. Each section has roughly 20 to 40 employees of both technical and non-technical staff. The Positions The current openings are in the Planning and Construction Management Sections; however, the Engineering Manager position is one of leadership and staff may be rotated to represent any of the five sections. The Engineering Manager in the Engineering Services Group (ESG) is responsible for the planning, organization, integration, and direction of all activities within one of the five sections of the ESG. The position has direct responsibility for the section including personnel management and team culture, budget estimating and control, program implementation, staff resource allocation, work evaluation, and implementation of strategies to achieve ESG and the Water Bureaus mission, goals, and performance measures. The Engineering Manager position may also directly manage large water infrastructure projects that require higher technical, communication and political awareness. This position also assists the Chief Engineer in setting policy, guidance, and direction within the ESG. In addition, this position participates in and may chair various professional and project committees; represent ESG on a variety of bureau-wide and city-wide programs, fill in for the Chief Engineer and serve a designated role as an emergency responder. The Construction Management and Inspection position will lead and support a 34-person team of construction managers and inspectors as well as contract staff. This position will promote a culture that prioritizes safety, collaboration with other internal and external partners, and customer service for end users such as Water Bureau Operations. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in the following areas: + Managing a municipal portfolio of treatment, pumping, pipeline, tunneling, utility protection, and facility projects + Identifying and managing construction risk, including expertise in construction insurance and change management + Negotiating a variety of lump sum, cost-based, and design-build contracts + Developing and promoting harmonious contractor relationships + Assuring prompt payment of prime contractors and subcontractors + Monitoring and promoting contractor performance to achieve Council directives + Coordinating with other City departments, including Purchasing and City Attorney's office The Engineering Manager in charge of Planning will lead a team of approximately 20 professional and technical staff in a variety of efforts that help the Water Bureau to prepare for and respond to emergencies, to make long term plans for the water system that are adaptable and responsive, to review and recommend specific projects and scope, schedule, and budget across asset classes, and to prepare Asset Management Plans that track condition and risk for existing assets. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in the following areas: + The principles of adaptive planning for long range planning as well as experience in preparation of system Master Planning efforts + Identifying and prioritizing programs and projects based on risk, return on investment, and business case across a wide variety of assets + Developing and promoting relationships with stakeholders across the bureau and the City + Review of the water system for customers, including Water Bureau Engineers, external agencies, and for developers, including providing recommendations on how improvements meet, or will need to meet, Water Bureau engineering standards + Monitoring and tracking budgets and schedules for work within the team and reporting on performance to Chief Engineer The Engineering Manager position will have the opportunity to lead Engineering staff in developing and ensuring a workplace that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive; an environment where all staff are welcomed and can be their authentic selves. The Engineering will continue to develop, support, grow equity and diversity in staff, workplace environment, processes, and program goals. The position will also actively participate in supporting the Bureau’s Strategic Plan, Vision, and Mission statements. What you’ll get to do: + Lead your team by developing a vision and strategy to build a strong, equitable team focused on supporting stakeholder needs. + Foster strong relationships with other groups in the Bureau as well as interagency and external customers through strong collaboration. + Build a multicultural workforce, promote an equitable workplace environment, and apply equitable program practices to diverse, complex City services. + Help shape policies, processes, and standards; help establish budgets and provide workload forecasting for number as well as types of staff needed to achieve goals. + Supervise staff, including establishing performance expectations and goals; recruit and hire staff to meet program and project delivery goals; provide instruction for performance improvement and development; evaluate performance and complete annual performance reviews; recommend discipline as necessary. + Proactively identify, mitigate, resolve, track design and project management issues. About the Bureau The Portland Water Bureau (PWB) serves almost a million people in the Portland area, about a quarter of Oregon's population. PWB values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. Our mission: We serve excellent water every minute of every day. Our vision: The water our community loves is safe and abundant for generations to come. Our equity commitment: We work to uproot systemic inequities and their impacts on our employees and the people we serve. We commit to the difficult – and essential – work of transforming Water Bureau policies, practices, and culture to better serve historically and currently oppressed communities. Our values: Honor our responsibility. We take part in a long legacy of careful stewardship of natural resources, infrastructure, and public trust. We never forget that water is essential. Serve our community. We know people depend on us. We are dedicated to listening, communicating, and acting with compassion. Work well. Our strength lies in the skills, expertise, and creativity our employees bring to work every day. We work hard, we work safely, and we adapt. Use money wisely. We work to control costs while maintaining high standards. We invest to make our water system stronger, more flexible, and better prepared for challenges ahead. Have a question? Contact Information: Anna Morgan, Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources anna.morgan@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify Applicants must describe in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, and/or work experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications: + Thorough knowledge of engineering theory, principles, practices, materials, costs, construction techniques, current trends, regulations, standards and equipment applicable to water system design. + Knowledge of the principles of budget, personnel, cost control and administrative practices and policies, including developing, monitoring, managing, and reporting on budgets. + Experience planning, assigning, supervising and coordinating the work of field, professional and technical staff. + Skills in managing professional and technical staff and consultants and managing multiple projects within a program budget. + Ability to engage in problem solving and communicate, both written and oral communication, scientific and technical matters to peers and non-technical individuals, including policymakers and the public. + Experience in engineering planning, design, contract administration, program planning and project management principles and techniques. Applicants must also possess: + A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of hire. + A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in engineering. + An active license to practice as a registered Professional Engineer. + An Oregon Professional Engineer Certificate within six months after appointment. Although not required, you may have one or more of the following skills/certifications/degree: + A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in professional engineering + Project Management certification + For the Construction Engineering Manager position: Credentials in design-build, and construction risk management The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between December 16, 2024 – January 10th, 2025 Required Application Materials: + Cover letter + Details are key! The city uses a merit-based system, so your cover letter should be thorough and specifically address each qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section of the job announcement. Your cover letter can exceed one page, to ensure you are able to provide the detailed information for every qualification. Follow the instructions, as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements. + Resume + Answer to five (5) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions) Optional Application Materials: + If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment. Application Tips: + Your cover letter can exceed one page, to ensure you are able to provide the detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements. + Your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter. + How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) . Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience. + Do not attach any additional documents. + Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. + You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills. + All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. + E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. STEP 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: January 6th, 2025 – January 13th, 2025 + An evaluation of each applicant's training, paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their cover letter, and resume, weighted 100%. + Your cover letter and résumé will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. + You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review) for complete information. + Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. STEP 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of January 20th + Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. STEP 4: Selection (Interview): Late January/Early February + Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for at an interview + Successful candidates will likely be selected and asked to participate in a second interview STEP 5: Offer of Employment: Mid - February + Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment. STEP 6: Start Date: Early March + A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. *Timeline is approximate and subject to change. Additional Information Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following: + City of Portland Core Values + Recruitment Process - Work Status + Equal Employment Opportunity + Veteran Preference + ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to + Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) + Carrot Fertility + Wellness Benefits + Life Insurance + Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. + Employee Assistance Plan + Flexible Spending Accounts + Retirement + Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer + Family Medical Leave + City Paid Parental Leave AND SO MANY MORE! Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) . 01 Thank you for your interest in the City of Portland. We value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible. Your Cover Letter and Resume are an important step to assist us in the review for minimum qualifications for the posted vacancy. In your Cover Letter, write specific and unique responses to address each of the minimum qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section. The information you provide must correctly reflect your work history/resume. A lack of information in your application materials to each of the minimum qualifications may result in elimination from the recruitment. Note: Request for veterans' preference, please add a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's Benefit letter. All documents must be uploaded by the closing date and time of this announcement. Have you read and understood all the information listed above? + No - If you have a questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement. + Yes 02 Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one) 03 The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process) + My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality. + You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality. 04 Which opportunity/opportunities are you interested in? + Construction Engineering Manager Only + Both Engineering Manager Opportunities 05 Please note the following question will not be considered during minimum qualification review. The information provided will be reviewed after the eligible list is created. Although not required, please provide information for any of the following preferred qualifications: + A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in professional engineering + Project Management certification + For Construction Engineering Manager position: Credentials in design-build, and construction risk management (Enter N/A if you do not have relevant experience) Required Question Agency City of Portland Address 1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204 Website http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email