Remote Relocation Move Project Manager Jobs in Portland, OR

The Position Job Appointment: Full-Time Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available. Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204-1912 Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.

Union Representation: PROTEC 17 . To view current labor agreements, please visit https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements. Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal

You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. About the position: The City of Portland is seeking to fill one Capital Project Manager III position within the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Capital Delivery Division. This position is part of PBOT's team of project managers leading the delivery of medium- to large-sized projects on the city street network.

See more details about the division below. Capital Delivery Division (CDD, one available position): This team of 20 project managers and other professionals implements PBOT's $679 million capital program, focused on safety, major maintenance, and multi-modal "complete street" projects on the city street network. CDD works in close partnership with other PBOT work units including Transportation Planning, Engineering, Traffic Systems, Construction, Right-of-Way Acquisition, and Maintenance Operations; as well as consultants, contractors, and other agencies, to deliver a variety of transportation projects across the city.

CDD project managers also lead public involvement and stakeholder relationships associated with their projects. Upcoming projects that this position may manage include several federal aid grant projects that are making safety improvements in high-crash areas and other projects as assigned. What you'll get to do: Work independently and act as the City's main contact related to assigned transportation projects.

Collaborate with traffic and civil engineering staff, right-of-way professionals, construction and procurement staff, other City bureaus, partner agencies, consultants, as well as Maintenance Operations and private contractors. Develop, monitor, and report on budget and development of staffing and financing Intergovernmental Agreements. Develop and monitor project schedules, including balancing and prioritizing multi-project workloads and deliverables as appropriate.

Oversee City involvement in NEPA processes and other environmental reviews on assigned projects. Negotiate resolution of project issues that are technical, procedural, and political with partners and other City bureaus. Collaborate with other agencies' project leads and stakeholders to move projects forward in alignment with PBOT's strategic goals focused on transportation justice and climate change.

City Council briefings, Council committee meetings, and individual prep sessions with Councilors and City Administrators. Ensure projects fulfill requirements of coordination with City's design commission, landmarks, planning commission, PBOT modal committees and interest groups. Perform and coordinate equitable public involvement strategies and activities, as well as manage stakeholder relationships, associated with City projects.

These positions do not design and build projects directly and they do not require an engineer's license. However, a general knowledge of infrastructure design, engineering principles, and construction and project delivery are preferred. Who you are: Project Coordinator: You have strong knowledge and experience with project development, scheduling, communications, and budgeting.

Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to technical and non-technical individuals and who is proficient verbally and in writing. Organized: You can work on a multitude of tasks and understand/react to various situations in a fast-paced work environment. Problem Solver: You can identify problems early and utilize active listening & effective communication to find resolutions.

Project Manager: You have knowledge of project management principles and can support, lead, and review various projects at various stages including environmental planning (NEPA), design, and construction. These projects may vary greatly in scope. Results Driven: This position is high pace, dynamic, and requires a candidate who can hit the group running with a focus on finishing tasks in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.

Equity Focused: So much of what we do within the City involves pausing and looking at each project through an equity lens. Your lived and/or project experience with ensuring processes and project outcomes are equitable is important. Questions?: Terrol Johnson Senior Recruiter terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and resume/work history how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications: Knowledge of principles, practices, and current trends in transportation project design and construction

Experience developing, tracking, and problem-solving capital project budgets and schedules. Ability to apply federal, state, and local laws, codes, and procedures regarding public works project delivery. Experience interacting, engaging in problem-solving and team building, and partnering with a diverse array of agency partners, community members, community groups, businesses, and contractors.

Experience exercising sound independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines such as evaluating alternate project approaches and adopting effective solutions. Although not required, you may have one or more of the following: BA or BS in Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or other related field. An engineer's license is not required.

The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between June 1, 2026, and June 15, 2026 Required Application Materials: Resume Answers to Supplemental Questions Optional Application Materials: Veteran's Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date. Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments. To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement

Application Tips: Your answers to the Supplemental Questions should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflect your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. Your resume should support the details described in your answers to the supplemental questions.. Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law, your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application

It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid, regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. Do not attach any additional documents. Please note that all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of June 15, 2026 An evaluation of each applicant's training, paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their answers to supplemental questions and resume, weighted 100%. Your answers to the supplemental questions and resume 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 3.01for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required before establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of June 22, 2026 Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. Please note that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list. Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an 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: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. *Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information 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.

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