Description
Join our dynamic team at the City of Lake Oswego as an Engineering Project Manager! Are you passionate about shaping the future of a thriving community? We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to lead exciting engineering public works projects, from a new seismically resilient water reservoir to replacing an underwater sewer system. Enjoy the beauty of Lake Oswego while making a lasting impact on our community. With competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment, this is your chance to contribute to a city known for its exceptional quality of life. Apply today and become part of our team!
Apply online at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs
Applications close: Sunday, October 13, 2024
The hiring range for this position is expected to be between $95,000 and $119,000. In addition, up to $41k in annual, non-cash compensation including medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, VEBA contribution, and TriMet Hop Pass.
The Community
Lake Oswego is a vibrant city nestled in the heart of Oregon, offering a picturesque blend of natural beauty and urban amenities. Situated a few miles from Portland and just a short drive from the stunning Oregon Coast, the majestic Mount Hood, and the renowned Willamette Valley wine region, Lake Oswego provides easy access to a wealth of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. With a population of approximately 40,000, this charming community boasts best-in-state schools and a high quality of life that makes it an ideal place to live and work. Enjoy the tranquility of serene neighborhoods, the convenience of local shops and restaurants, and the opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
The Projects
For a medium-sized city, Lake Oswego faces big infrastructure challenges. In addition to typical tasks such as pavement management and pipe rehabilitation, the City consistently embarks on and delivers innovative solutions to unique challenges. Some highlights of recently completed and upcoming projects include:
- 4 miles of buoyant sewer mainline beneath Oswego Lake held on grade with anchor blocks and tethers. The alignment serpentines through the lake to account for thermal expansion and constriction.
- Constructed in 2016, the Lake Oswego-Tigard Water Treatment Plant utilizes advanced filtration and disinfection technologies to ensure the highest quality of water. With a commitment to environmental sustainability, the plant also incorporates energy-efficient practices and water conservation measures. Up to 38 million gallon per day is pumped from the Clackamas River in Gladstone through a raw water pipe that was jack and bored a length of about half a mile under the Willamette River.
- The Boones Ferry Road project involved a complete overhaul of the road, including undergrounding utilities, adding bike lanes, improving sidewalks and crosswalks, as well as low impact development stormwater facilities. The total project was about $40M and was completed in 2022.
- The Tryon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant is aging and in need of major upgrades to continue to reliably meet Oregon Department of Environmental Quality water quality requirements. Lake Oswego, with Portland's support, is planning to build a new, state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility to replace the old plant. Construction is anticipated in 2026.
The current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) has approximately $90,000,000 identified for over 50 transportation and utility projects in the next 3-4 years. Engineering project managers are needed to facilitate hiring of design consultants, reviewing plans with stakeholders, engaging the public in project development, and bidding out projects for construction. In this unique, fully-contained work environment, Engineering project managers oversee the project from inception through final construction, and are able to take pride in ownership over the years, as they see the projects meet the infrastructure needs of the community.
The Job:
- Manage capital improvement projects from the planning phase through the construction phase. This includes planning and organizing work of subordinate technicians and support staff, soliciting and managing outside professional services, monitoring the project’s scope, schedule, and budget, and preparing project reports, memoranda, and other correspondence consistent with City contracting policies and administrative procedures.
- Manage programmatic civil engineering efforts such as wastewater inflow and infiltration reduction, CCTV pipe inspection cycles, and structural rehabilitation packages.
- Provide staff with technical support on complex civil engineering issues such as sizing of wastewater and stormwater facilities, choosing the most appropriate pavement rehabilitation treatment method, ensuring ADA compliance of a sidewalk with significant topography, and extending the boundaries of a gravity pipe system, amongst many others.
- Contract management for public and private construction developments including: conducting inspections and progress reviews for payment requests; overseeing contract submittals and change orders; monitoring scope, schedule, and cost; maintaining as-built drawings.
Licensing and Other Requirements:
This position is required to be a Professional Engineer in the state of Oregon, or the ability to become registered within 6 months of hire.
For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description for Senior Associate Engineer and Associate Engineer.