PUBLIC WORK'S DEPARTMENT - CAPITAL PLANNING PROJECT MANAGER (TRANSPORTATION)

Minimum Qualifications Important Applicant Information: El Paso County, Texas, seeks a dynamic and experienced Capital Projects Manager to lead critical transportation infrastructure initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the quality of life for El Paso County residents by overseeing the planning and implementation of transportation projects, primarily new roadways, multi-modal, and airport development. The projects manager may also contribute to the wider Public Works projects portfolio as required. The successful candidate will be instrumental in managing projects from conception through completion, with a strong focus on those funded through local, federal and state grants and loans. We are looking for a project leader who can navigate complex funding landscapes, drive projects to successful outcomes, and contribute to the long-term resilience and growth of our community's vital infrastructure. Acceptable Experience and Education Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, construction science, engineering or related field, plus six (6) years professional, managerial or administrative experience, dealing with preparation and fiscal oversight of operating budgets or capital developments, project management and acquisition projects; including two (2) years supervisory experience to include management of consultant teams and project implementation schedules. Or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Certificates, Licenses, and other Requirements Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso. Preferred: Master’s Degree. Preferred Certifications: Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute, International Association for Six Sigma Certification (Various Belt Levels). In order to access the County’s network and systems, a personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date. In order to access into the County’s network and systems, a personal smart device is required by the hire start date. Typical Duties Essential Duties Plans, organizes, develops, implements, oversees, and reviews the assigned projects within the Department, to include management of strategic financing portfolios, capital bond programs and any large-scale grant opportunities; Manages and evaluates quality, efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs and projects; Analyzes, coordinates, and overseas production and implementation of annual plans in the Department’s programs and activities; Maintains agency-wide database of capital projects and related information and monitors availability and expenditures of allocated revenues, grants and other funds; Reviews work progress for adherence to funding and completion requirements, and reports deviations for remedial administrative action; Coordinates with County departments as necessary to monitor capital projects progress in all phases of development, to include scope, design, bid and construction; Attends meetings and makes presentations to public officials and community groups to facilitate understanding of capital projects progress; Monitors projects administratively to ensure adherence of projects assuring construction scheduled, budgets and grant mandated spend rates are met; Reviews, evaluates, and recommends modifications to programs, projects and procedures as appropriate; Works with users, elected officials, department heads, and respective project managers to assist them in development of their strategic planning for future capital development, including identifying program operational objectives; Arranges for guidance or action from higher level executives on unprecedented problems or deviations from County-wide policies or practices, or from qualified engineering professionals on complex technical p…

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