Capital Projects Director

The Capital Projects Director provides leadership, professional oversight, and project management expertise for the City's key public infrastructure and facility projects from beginning to end.

The position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering major multi-year projects, including managing budgets, schedules, contractors, and community engagement.

Requires managing teams for projects including new construction, renovations, and upgrades.

This role ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with the City's goals related to quality service delivery, fiscal responsibility, sustainability, and community engagement.

The Director works collaboratively with internal departments, external consultants, and construction teams, maintains project schedules and budgets, and provides regular updates to executive leadership and City Council.

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TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE:


* Principles and practices of capital project planning, design, and construction.


* Municipal operations, facilities planning, and public infrastructure systems.


* Construction contract administration, public procurement, and regulatory compliance.


* Financial planning, project budgeting, and cost control strategies.


* Sustainability and energy-efficient building practices.


* Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and permitting requirements.

SKILL:


* Managing large, complex capital projects with multiple phases and involved parties.


* Leading consultants, contractors, and cross-functional project teams.


* Reading and interpreting architectural and engineering plans, specifications, and technical documents.


* Negotiating contracts, resolving project issues, and facilitating agreements among involved parties.


* Communicating complex technical information clearly, both verbally and in writing.


* Managing competing priorities and maintaining project momentum.

ABILITY:


* Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and community members.


* Develop comprehensive project plans and successfully manage project delivery.


* Anticipate issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.


* Represent the City professionally in meetings and public forums.


* Work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

TRAINING: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience managing large-scale capital projects or public-sector infrastructure and facility programs with minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Preferred Qual...