Link to the announcement: Project Delivery Engineering Supervisor - Portland Bureau of Transportation
Engineering Supervisor position resides within the Project Delivery & Technical Support Division, which supports PBOT Maintenance Operations’ role of routine maintenance and project delivery. The position will establish and improve work practices and methodologies related to transportation assets maintained and constructed by Maintenance Operations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an engineering background in civil design with a focus in one or combination of transportation disciplines: sidewalks, asphalt, ADA ramps, drainage systems, and other related roadway infrastructure. This position will supervise a Civil Engineer and GIS Technicians, and will provide engineering-based solutions, expertise, and leadership in analyzing and understanding the economic and performance benefit of preserving PBOT’s transportation assets while ensuring compliance with Federal, State and Local standards and regulations. The position will also have oversight of the Sign Shop, leveraging the skills and abilities of the Sign Maker who produces traffic signs installed throughout the City. The position will create and/or review preliminary and/or final emergency and/or construction work zone traffic control plans. This position is an essential employee and a key member of Maintenance Operation’s Incident Command System (ICS) based upon the Federal/FEMA NIMS. The position must respond and report to work as assigned for emergency response operations. What you’ll get to do:
Supervise and lead a section within Project Delivery & Technical Support Division
Lead personnel development, supervision, and technology advancement
Provide engineering expertise during project development and small capital construction
Champion accessibility and accessible design standards
Develop and prioritize projects that will help support the PBOT Strategic Plan
Provide leadership focused on creating a workplace culture that is supportive of the City of Portland’s Core Values of anti-racism, communication, collaboration, equity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility
Sustain a culture of safety, organizational excellence, stewardship, and professionalism
Apply continuous improvement principles in standard daily work and long-range planning
Who you are:
Safety Conscious: A manager who incorporates public safety and staff safety as top priorities in every decision
Excellent Communicator: A strong communicator to technical and non-technical individuals and is proficient verbally and in writing
Experienced Engineer: A professional engineer with a diverse background in engineering, various construction delivery methods, and ability to negotiate with team members (internal and external to the organization) to accomplish objectives in a collaborative, successful way
Organized: Able to work on a multitude of tasks and understand/respond to various situations in a fast-paced work environment
Dedicated: Personally, you have a passion for transportation and improving transportation through public service; you hold a high level of pride in making sure that projects are effectively managed, and that you are proud of the work delivered to the public
Relationship Builder: An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to support an inclusive culture and accomplish objectives more effectively
An Ideal Candidate:
Will have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering field and eight years of progressively responsible experience in professional engineering, including two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role
About the bureau:
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit www.portlandoregon.gov/pbot. The Portland Bureau of Transportation embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community.
