Position / Title: Capital Delivery Project Manager (Architectural Project Management)
Date Posted: August 28, 2025
Company / Agency: City of Austin
Location: 3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719 & 3300 N. Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78705
Desired Skills: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of engineering and architectural design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques.
Knowledge of project accounting; architectural and construction methods; and the principles, methods, and practices of project management.
Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associate project assignment.
Knowledge of budget policies and principles.
Knowledge of contract policies and procedures.
Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards.
Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.
Skill in using available software packages.
Skill in evaluating contract agreements.
Skill in writing and interpreting legal descriptions of leases, real estate, easements, and similar properties.
Skill in negotiating with various audiences to accomplish objectives.
Skill in written and oral communications including public presentations.
Skill in completing projects within the required scheduling.
Ability to make prompt decisions and develop new and relative ideas for providing a quality product and quality customer service with little or no supervision.
Ability to perform all facets of projects such as the coordination of demolition, inspection, security, title clearance, soil testing, site location, property management, and preparation of files for Federal auditing with little or no supervision.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts.
Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences.
Ability to resolves conflicts and difficult situations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation with Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture, or construction science, plus eight (8) years of experience in a field related to engineering, architecture, or construction management, four (4) of which were directly responsible for and in charge of managing architectural and engineering design or construction projects
OR
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field, plus ten (10) years of experience in a field related to engineering, architecture, or construction management, six (6) of which were directly responsible for and in charge of managing architectural and engineering design or construction projects.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Must possess one of the following licenses or certifications or be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire date:
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas
Licensed Registered Architect (RA) in the state of Texas
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Preferred Qualifications:
Architectural project work experience in all phases from preliminary planning to construction phase.
Experience managing and delivering municipal architectural capital improvement projects in all project phases.
Experience in developing and managing projects utilizing DB (Design Build) and CMAR (Construction Manager at Risk).
Experience delivering design and construction projects incorporating LEED and/or other sustainability goals/measures.
Experience managing large diverse project teams, communicating with large stakeholder groups, issue resolution, delivering presentations.
The ability to travel to more than one work location.
Job Description: Position Overview:
This position will support the Capital Delivery Services Department mission by managing City-wide Capital Improvement Projects. The candidate in this position will perform advanced level project management duties for Capital Improvement Projects.
Salary Range: $45.22 - $58.78
Location: 3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719 & 3300 N. Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78705
General Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Telework: Up to 60% teleworking available
Who We Are:
Capital Delivery Services (CDS) builds public projects to support the community. We do this by directly managing the City of Austin’s Capital Program with over 600 active projects, representing an investment of over $10 Billion. At CDS, we aim to create an environment that values diversity and adaptability and encourages staff at all levels to think creatively, experiment with new ideas, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
Salary: $45.22-$58.78
Contact Information: https://austintexas.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/COA_Careers/job/One-Texas-Center/Capital-Delivery-Project-Manager--Architectural-Project-Management---Austin-Capital-Delivery-Services_JR100989
