Job Appointment: 2 positions - Full-Time
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri. 8-5, alternate schedule may be available after probation
Work Location: This position is primarily in-person, with a hybrid work model allowing for some remote work opportunities after probation. This position reports to 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here.
Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a resume and a cover letter.

Position Summary:
The Bureau of Fleet & Facilities is seeking two highly skilled Facilities Capital Project Manager III’s to oversee the initiation, implementation, completion, and control of multi-phase facility capital projects. This role requires collaboration with various internal teams and stakeholders to ensure successful planning, design, and construction of City-owned facilities, valued at over $1 billion. The Facilities Capital Project Manager III will manage complex projects, from feasibility to construction and closeout, while ensuring compliance with all relevant building codes and regulations.

Up to 2 FTEs will be hired out of this recruitment. Successful candidates will support the Moves, Additions, and Construction (MAC) Team, which oversees small, medium, and large capital projects. Candidates may be assigned projects to support either of two workgroups below to keep workloads balanced.

What you'll get to do:

• Manage large-scale vertical construction projects, including buildings, facilities, and interior improvements, in alignment with professional construction and engineering standards; lead and develop detailed project plans; and coordinate staff, contractors, and other resources to ensure successful delivery of complex building and infrastructure projects.
• Lead, plan, coordinate, and manages the design, construction, maintenance, and renovation of city owned and leased facilities and real properties.
• Define and develop project scope and requirements; consult with project stakeholders including other organizational units and the public; research federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Prepare and review design and construction cost estimates; inspect project work to ensure specifications are met and project complies with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies; manage project schedules and budgets; coordinate meetings and communicate stakeholders.
• Manage and participate in procurement of construction and design contractors; develop bid solicitations; participate in pre-construction conferences.
• Oversee contracts with contractors and consultants; conduct regular site visits; negotiate change orders; process progress payments; accept deliverables; monitor and ensure compliance.
• Ability to manage small to large project budgets effectively as a fiscal steward of City funds.
• Manage project planning, ability to prioritize projects based on asset condition, fire life safety and use.
• Provide professional and technical advice to City Bureaus/Offices including project solutions, alternative methods, and funding sources.
• Assemble project team; assign work to team members; monitor work of project teams.
• Collaborate and coordinate with Capital Project Managers, engineers, architects, Operations and Maintenance staff including technicians to assist with capital projects of a broader scope and complexity.
• Create and promote an equitable workplace that demonstrates an environment respectful of living and working in a multicultural society.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated competence in methods, practices, and procedures in the design and construction of capital projects and contract management.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from schematic designs, design development documents and construction drawings.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing circumstances and situational ambiguity.
• Demonstrated leadership, coordination, and communication skills in multidisciplinary project environments.
• Knowledge of construction codes, regulatory requirements and industry standards applicable to public capital projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing, with diverse high-profile stakeholders such as councilors, Mayor staff, and Deputy City Administrators, demonstrating interpersonal tact and diplomacy and establish/maintain effective working relationships with a diverse workforce, Bureau/Office staff, the public, and others encountered in the course of work.
• Experience managing large-scale capital construction projects for vertical construction, tenant improvements and moves.
• Experience ensuring that facility capital construction projects are compliant with applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, and regulations related to building construction and occupancy, and public procurement practices.
• Experience with facilities construction planning and maintenance, large-scale moves of office personnel and equipment, project funding, budgeting, scheduling, and managing multiple concurrent projects of varying complexity, scope and cost that are relevant to this position.
• Experience applying the principles, systems, and practices of facility capital construction and contract management for projects, and an ability to review and provide feedback on construction documents (i.e. from applying current cost estimation techniques and project budgeting through the maintenance of project records consistent with applicable standards).
• Experience using general office, design, and construction management software such as CMMS, Microsoft Office including Excel and Projects, SmartSheets, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and Bluebeam.

• Bachelor’s degree or professional certification in engineering, architecture, interior design, project management, construction management, asset management or a related field.

• Professional Certification (PMP, LEED AP, WELL etc.)

About the Bureau:
The Bureau of Fleet & Facilities’ Facilities Services Division manages over 1.5 million square feet of City-owned real property across 18 of the City’s highest-profile civic buildings and public safety facility assets, valued at over $1 billion. Facilities provides comprehensive property management services for these facilities, including building operations management, facility maintenance and repair, space planning and moves management, and capital project development and management. The Division also leads citywide real property planning studies as requested by City leadership and is an authorized administrator of real estate brokerage services for City bureaus.

Have a question?
Contact Information:
TroyLynn Craft
Senior Recruiter
troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.gov
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

1. Experience managing large-scale vertical capital construction projects, including capital construction, tenant improvements, and large-scale moves of office personnel and equipment, with budgets typically ranging from $10,000 to $10 million or more.
2. Experience applying the principles and practices of construction project management, including cost estimation, scheduling, budgeting, contract management, project tracking, and project document review.
3. Ability to effectively communicate and make sound recommendations - both verbally and in writing - with diverse high-profile stakeholders, including elected officials and senior leadership, while demonstrating tact and diplomacy and strong interpersonal skills.
4. Experience ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to building construction, occupancy, permitting, contract management, and public procurement.
5. Ability to prioritize and demonstrate experience in managing multiple concurrent projects of varying complexity, cost, and scope, while coordinating staff, contractors, and other project resources.
6. Experience using construction and design management software such as CMMS, Microsoft Project, SmartSheets, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and Bluebeam.

Applicants must also:

• Possess a valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire.
• Have the ability to pass a Portland Police Level I background check.

Although not required, you may have one or more of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or professional certification in engineering, architecture, project management, construction management, asset management or a related field.
• Professional Certification (PMP, LEED AP, WELL, etc.)

STEP 1: Apply online between October 13 - 27, 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 are able to provide the 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 three (3) 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, to ensure you are able to provide the detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will be evaluating 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.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• You may use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please ensure that your cover letter reflects your personal touch. Avoid copying and pasting content directly. We encourage you to use AI to generate ideas and then customize them to highlight your unique experiences and skills.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 27, 2025

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

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of November 3, 2025

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

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late November - Early December

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment:

• Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment.

Step 6: Start Date

• 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