Associate Project Manager, Engineering & Construction

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Associate Project Manager, Engineering & Construction

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Suite 700, OR

Job Type

Non-Union Regular Full-Time

Job Number

24-00188

Department

Engineering & Construction

Division

Major Projects

Opening Date

09/24/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

Description

TriMet is seeking a new addition to our growing FX delivery team in the Major Projects Department of the Engineering and Construction Division at TriMet. This is a relatively unique early career opportunity for someone looking to grow their experience in transit planning, design and construction. While it is categorized as a limited duration hire for the 82nd Ave/TV Hwy Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) / FX project, we expect to begin a cycle of project delivery of BRT/FX projects and this position is expected to have an ongoing role. We expect the FX System Plan, which will define the next FX lines to be built in our region, which will begin to build momentum around the role of FX in better serving our riders and growing our system’s ridership!

This is a limited term position set to end on 06/30/2027.

This role requires being onsite a minimum of three (3) days per week.

Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work. Perform related duties as required.

Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings.

Essential Functions

1. Conduct feasibility and concept design studies for a variety of projects, (i.e.: on-street Transportation System Management (TSM) and signal priority improvements, operator break rooms, active transportation improvements, transit centers, park and ride lots, other transit facilities and/or transit related buildings). Participate in the development, design, construction, and/or reconfiguration of new or remodeled facilities. Participate or coordination of facility start up activities such as move-in.

   2. Develop and coordinate the implementation of projects and related programs that may be related to new, existing, or renovated facilities, bus stops, streetscape and active transportation projects, or other multi-modal transit facilities in coordination with jurisdiction partners.

   3. Provide project management and inspection services, including field reports, payment calculations, change management, cost estimates, utility management, documenting pre-existing conditions, taking photographs, verifying compliance with applicable approved plans and specifications, and project turn-over and closeout.

   4. Research issues, collect and organize data, and prepare drawings, graphs and technical reports as background for recommending decisions on issues and in support of project development and concept design.

   5. Coordinate Project activities with internal TriMet staff, consultants, contractors, and/or and other participating jurisdictions. Assist in the preparation of meeting materials. Draft written meeting minutes and related reports from meetings.

   6. Maintain project records and project technical files.

   7. Act as design manager and/or construction manager for appropriately scaled projects with appropriate supervision.

Position Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required, with a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, urban planning or a related field being preferred.

A minimum of one (1) year of experience is required. *

One (1) year of general design experience with construction documentation or construction administration focused experience is required.

One (1) year of experience with transportation projects is preferred.

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

*The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description. Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the "credited experience".

Selection Criteria

Type of Position / Grade / FLSA

Grade 13, Exempt, Non-Union, Full-Time.

Salary Range

Minimum: $76,690.00

Maximum: $115,034.00

Salary offers will be determined by a candidate’s education, training and relevant experience. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above. For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, TriMet’s salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:

1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume)

2. Panel Interviews

3. Reference Check

   Supplemental Information

Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.

Internal applicants: Information in your personnel file will not be used in lieu of information requested on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.

If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff at 503-962-7505, or the TTY line at 7-1-1. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.

TriMet is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

As applied to the workplace, applicants and employees must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions may include required job functions performed infrequently as well as production standards related to the quality and quantity of work.

If a person with a disability could meet job qualifications with a reasonable accommodation, TriMet will work with the employee to accommodate the need. If TriMet's accommodation is effective in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job, it need not be the employee's preferred accommodation.