Project Management Supervisor (Reserved for CDS Employees)

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, Architecture, or in a field related to Engineering, plus eight (8) years of related work experience, including two (2) years of experience which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Licenses or Certifications:

Registered Professional Engineer or Architect.
Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:
This position works in the Capital Delivery Services Department, Architectural Project Management Division. This position is responsible for the supervision of project management staff that manage city wide Capital Improvement Projects and manage individual projects.

Who We Are:

Capital Delivery Services ( CDS ) builds public projects to support the community. We do this by directly managing the City of Austin’s Capital Program with over 500 active projects, representing an investment of over $7 Billion. At CDS , we aim to create an environment that values diversity and adaptability and encourages staff at all levels to think creatively, experiment with new ideas, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

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Why Join Us?

Meaningful Work
Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community. Your work directly enables our department to deliver tangible construction projects throughout the city that will resonate for generations to come. Seeing results through a constructed project provides a sense of accomplishment and pride in your work.

Innovation and Collaboration
Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress and embrace our One City - One Team - One Approach model of delivering capital projects.

Professional Growth and Development
Achieve your professional goals. CDS offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, including engineering, architecture, construction management, project planning and management, finance, business administration, process improvement, and data analytics. Education assistance is available through our tuition reimbursement program, and financial support for continuing education, licenses, and certifications is also available.

Work-Life Balance Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences. Our employees also enjoy the ability to work up to 60% remotely, depending upon position and business needs.

Health and Wellness

The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally healthy. For employees that are covered this includes low cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Click here to review the City of Austin’s Employee Benefits Guide.

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Application Details:

A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position.

• This position may allow for a resume or cover letter to be included but relevant entries on your employment application will primarily be considered for interview qualification and compensation purposes.
• If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may be contacting your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please be sure you have listed at least 3 previous supervisors in the application with correct contact information.

Additional Details:

• This position may require a skills assessment.
• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
• The Capital Delivery Services Department may close this job posting at any time after it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Travel:

The Capital Delivery Services Department is comprised of multiple facilities located throughout Austin. If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Record Evaluation you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within the Capital Delivery Services Department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division/work locations within the City of Austin, Capital Delivery Services Department. Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.
Pay Range
$48.38 - $62.90
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs.
Job Close Date 01/21/2025 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Capital Delivery Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6800 Burleson Road, Building 312, Austin, TX 78744 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing Architectural Projects in all phases from planning to construction, including those that are large and complex in nature.
• Experience managing public sector Architectural Projects, specifically Capital Improvement Projects.
• Knowledge of, and experience applying, City of Austin Building and Development Codes and Capital Delivery Processes.
• Experience managing projects utilizing alternative delivery methods, including Construction Manager at Risk ( CMAR ) and/or Design-build.
• Experience making presentations and answering questions in front of citizens, boards, commissions, and/or government councils.
• Experience communicating and/or negotiating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEED ) Certification, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations, when required.

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.

Assigns projects, establishes schedule, monitors performance of staff, provides guidance and leadership, and ensures project completion within timelines. Acts as liaison with customers and contractors to ensure customer satisfaction. Coordinates and cooperates with other agencies, departments, divisions, and private utilities involved in or affected by project(s). Represents the City of Austin and Austin Energy to councils, boards, and other regulatory agencies. Establishes and ensures completion of quality assurance measures by developing, monitoring, and analyzing reports and providing revisions to policies and procedures. Develops and monitors O&M and/or CIP budgets and responds to any deviations from the approved cost/timeline projections.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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 construction management techniques and building operations energy using technologies and project management systems.
• Knowledge of engineering and/or architectural principles, practices, and methods.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes applicable to project assignment.
• Knowledge of engineering and architectural design principles, practices, and procedures; and estimating techniques.
• Knowledge of budget policies and principles.
• Knowledge of contract policies and procedures.
• Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Skill in using available software packages.
• Skill in evaluating contract agreements.
• Skill in writing and interpreting legal descriptions of leases, real estate, easements, and similar properties.
• Skill in negotiating with various audiences to accomplish objectives.
• Skill in written and oral communications including public presentations.
• Skill in completing projects within the required scheduling.
• Ability to make prompt decisions and develop new and relative ideas for providing a quality product and quality customer service with little or no supervision.
• Ability to perform all facets of projects such as the coordination of demolition, inspection, security, title clearance, soil testing, site location, property management, and preparation of files for Federal auditing with little or no supervision.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts and dealings.
• Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to direct the timely production of project proposals and agreements.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Project Management Supervisor are Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, Architecture, or in a field related to Engineering, plus eight (8) years of related work experience, including two (2) years of experience which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?

• Yes
• No

* Are you currently a Registered Professional Engineer or Architect?

• Yes
• No

* Are you a current CDS employee?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience managing Architectural Projects in all phases from planning to construction, including those that are large and complex in nature.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience managing public sector Architectural Projects, specifically Capital Improvement Projects.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your knowledge of, and experience applying, City of Austin Building and Development Codes and Capital Delivery Processes.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience managing projects utilizing alternative delivery methods, including Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and/or design-build.
(Open Ended Question)
* Indicate any experience you have with making presentations and answering questions in front of citizens, boards, commissions or government councils and /or media. Please indicate in your response which position on your application you gained this experience from.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience communicating and/or negotiating with internal and external stakeholders.
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you a LEED Accredited Professional?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter

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• City of Austin

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