Principal Project Manager Project Controls

TriMets Engineering and Construction Division is seeking to fill a Principal Project Manager position to serve as a Project Controls lead to assist the TriMet Better Red Project Construction Manager with Contract Closeout, but with the main focus being on both the TriMet led TV Highway Transit and Safety along with supporting the City of Portland Montgomery Park Streetcar Project.

Summary of General Responsibilities for the Projects Mentioned Above:

A Better Red Project : Role would focus on working with the current TriMet Construction Manager and stakeholders on close out and turnover requirements that include cashflow management activities such as invoicing and managing remaining project contingencies, light rail vehicle (LRV) commissioning, procuring additional maintenance vehicles and equipment, and confirming compliance with Buy America requirements.

TV Highway Transit and Safety Project : Primary focus of this position will be supporting the project controls role for this project by ensuring that the project is meeting all the reporting requirements as outlined by the Federal Transit Administration. This transit investment will improve the performance and reliability of one of TriMets higher ridership bus lines in the region, while providing positive outcomes for the surrounding community by increasing safer access to transit. We look to build off the success of our first frequent service/ bus rapid transit project on TV Highway. TriMet will lead/manage the design, construction, and turnover of this project, in collaboration with our regional and federal partners. This role would assist in establishing scopes of work, evaluate schedules and production rates, and assess/identify budget needs and constraints. Assist the project director with supervision and coordination of the work of consultants, construction contractors, and other support staff as required utilizing established processes and procedures. Additional tasks may include participating in design reviews, permitting, submittals, RFIs, monthly payment requests, change management, estimating, and maintaining contract documents such as as-built drawings.

Montgomery Park Streetcar Expansion Project : TriMet, as the Grantee for the Small Start funding, is responsible for compliance and monitoring of the grant through the lifecycle of the project. The City of Portland (CoP)/ Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) staff will deliver the project managing both the project development, construction, and closeout phases. This position would provide oversight support to the City of Portland (CoP) in regard to budget, schedule, and contract administration requirements as mandated by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). A person in this role would be expected to periodically engage and work closely with the CoP/PBOT staff including the project manager, construction manager, and stakeholders.

As a team member supporting Small Starts Federal projects, a successful candidate will be one that demonstrates leadership qualities that are proactive, collaborative, strategic, innovative, accountable, and supportive of a project-first mentality. While strong project controls experience on projects with complex schedule and detailed funding tracking requirements is expected, additional priority will also be placed on grasping and supporting other facets of the design and project management components of the project.

In addition to being project focused, we will be looking for applicants that are motivated by TriMets mission to serve the region in a way that strengthens access, community, and environmental stewardship. If you are interested in having a contributing role in this regional project, and want to be part of the TriMet team, please apply. Experience, values, and team contribution, will all be weighted factors within the selection process.

This is a limited term position that will end on 06/30/2030.

This position required being in the office a minimum of three (3) days per week.

Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements. Safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.

Serve as a good steward of TriMet and maintain a strong and current understanding of customers experiences and of TriMets product and service offerings.

Reliable in-person attendance is an essential function of all positions. TriMet is an in-person first organization, with a strong emphasis on in-person collaboration, customer service, and safe and efficient operations. Some positions may be able to work up to two days remotely depending on department policy, business needs, and manager discretion.

Forbes Magazine recently ranked TriMet as one of the top five places to work in Oregon! TriMet is ranked the number one Oregon-based employer in the state, as well as the top Transportation and Logistics employer in the state.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Consult and coordinate with external project stakeholders including jurisdictional liaisons, permit agencies, community groups, and private property owners/developers.
6. 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.

A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required, with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, planning, or a related field being preferred.
Six (6) years of total credited experience.*
Four (4) years of construction management/general engineering/architectural design process experience are required.
Four (4) years of experience in public works, planning, and/or transit projects are preferred.

Two (2) years lead or project management or staff management.

The following certificates/licenses are preferred upon hire:

-Professional Engineer registered and licensed in the State of Oregon
-Landscape Architect registered and licensed in the State of Oregon
-Architect registered and licensed in the State of Oregon
-Certified Project Manager
-Certified Construction Manager

Possession of current/valid Class "C" license issued by Oregon or Washington; ability to pass a driving record check meeting TriMet driving record standards.

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".
Type of Position / Grade / FLSA
Grade 18, Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time.

Salary Range
Minimum: $117,044.00
Maximum: $175,568.00

Salary offers will be determined by a candidates 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, TriMets salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:
1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)
2. Panel Interviews
3. 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 ..., 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.