Capital Projects Manager

Capital Projects Manager

Applications are now being accepted for the Capital Projects Manager at the Ada County Highway District in the Boise, Idaho area. This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $105,664 - $121,472 annually, DOQ. ACHD offers an excellent benefit package with medical, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, paid parental leave, 401K match and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).

Primary Responsibilities: • The Capital Projects (CP) Manager is responsible for the management of the project process for all District capital projects including scheduling, cost estimating, project controls and administration. • The Manager will need to work with federal, state and local transportation, land use agencies, consultants and contractors to coordinate and administer the Capital Projects Program. • The Manager exercises supervision over three (3) subordinate teams: Project Management-Local, Project Management-Federal, and Right of Way Management.

Qualifications: • The successful candidate must have strong management skills supplemented with a comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of federal and state laws relative to the operation of a Highway District, a strong project management background, and a firm understanding of Management practices and procedures is a must. • Must have strong leadership skills and have the ability to coach the CP department in a direction that is consistent with the Vision, Mission, and Priorities of the Highway District. • Must have considerable knowledge of District programs and project parameters, including budgetary process; funding sources including Federal Aid; principles and practices of public administration; planning and programming methods. • Must have proven experience in simultaneously managing scope, schedule, and budget for multiple project levels. • Must have the ability to communicate effectively to a variety of technical and administrative disciplines. • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration or related field is required. Experience in road, bridge, sidewalk, and traffic project design and construction is a plus. An Idaho P.E. license is preferred. • Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.

An AA/EEO/ADA Employer Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations