Capital Project Manager II

Job Appointment: Full-Time Work Schedule: MondayFriday , 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available. Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97204 Benefits: For an overview of the benefits for this position, please visit our benefits tab . Union Representation: PTE - 17
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portlands online portal. You will need to attach a resume and cover letter.

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Capital Project Manager II to manage mid-range to large capital projects (with budgets typically not exceeding $15 million), and/or assist with managing larger, complex capital projects. These wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects typically span multiple years for the design and construction phases.

The CPM II forms and leads project teams that may include engineers, construction managers, and other professional and technical staff from across BES and other City bureaus. The position will lead or assist with developing project scopes and workplans. Working closely with planning and operational work groups, they will manage or monitor the overall project budget and schedule, coordinate staff and contractor/consultant resources, and manage and report on project progress and issues. The position is responsible for developing contract documents and leading or assisting with procuring design and construction contractors.

What youll get to do:

• Manage stormwater, sanitary, and/or watershed infrastructure projects to protect Portlands rivers and streams.

• Exercise substantial independent thought and judgement in managing all aspects of mid-range to large capital projects for BES.

• Develop the scope, schedule, and budget for one or more concurrent capital projects.

• Monitor capital projects and ensure they comply with all local codes and local, state, and federal permit requirements.

• Form teams and work within a highly motivated and collaborative team of other capital project managers.

About the Bureau of Environmental Services

This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together, we are re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values:

• We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery.
• We value our customers and partners.
• We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources.
• We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community.
• We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce.
• We urge respectful communication and transparency.
• We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlanders sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our city and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities, and who desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities.

To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link:

Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here:

Questions?: Terrol Johnson Senior Recruiter ...

Applicants: you must submit a cover letter and resume that clearly describes how your education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

1. Experience managing infrastructure projects, including project permitting, scheduling, cost estimating, and procurement.
2. Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and codes as they pertain to capital projects, and experience interpreting and complying with these codes.
3. Experience exercising sound independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines when managing capital projects, such as evaluating alternate project approaches and adopting effective solutions.
4. Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse workforce, the public, staff from other bureaus and agencies, and management-level decision-makers.

Additional Requirements

• Experience managing stormwater, sanitary, and/or restoration projects is preferred, but not required.

STEP 1: Apply online between June 23 , 2025, and July 7 , 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 can provide 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 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 but no more than three to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will evaluate 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 . 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.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note that 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 the use of 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.

BOLI: Equal pay For Workers: State of Oregon Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of July 7, 2025

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, is weighted 100%.
• Your resume and cover letter 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 results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of July 14, 2025

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD

• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
• Please note that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD
Step 6: Start Date: TBD

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*

Click here 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

Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month . If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer