Multnomah County
Interior Construction Project Manager
Multnomah County, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Interior Construction Project Manager
Join a dynamic team that's building the future of Multnomah County! Our Facilities and Property Management Interiors Group is looking for an Interior Construction Project Manager who thrives on bringing spaces to life. In this role, you won't just manage projects; you'll be a key player in transforming the work environments for thousands of dedicated public servants across the county. This is a chance to use your expertise in commercial construction, interior design, and project management to make a tangible, positive impact. You'll oversee exciting tenant improvement projects, from start to finish, including space planning, technology integration, and move coordination. Your ability to handle multiple projects at once, coupled with a keen eye for detail in areas like furniture inventory, standards documentation, and invoice processing, will be essential to our success. If you're ready to lead projects that directly improve the daily lives of our employees and the community, we can't wait to see what you'll build with us. Multnomah County, the most populous county in Oregon, is home to over 800,000 residents and responsible for providing a wide array of services to our diverse communities in an equitable and inclusive way. We are committed to developing, nurturing, and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Project Management, Design & Administration: As a project manager, you will thoughtfully guide our interior improvement projects from the initial idea to move-in day, partnering closely with clients to turn their vision into a concrete plan. Your role will blend creative design with practical coordination as you create space layouts, manage construction and moving details, and handle administrative duties. We believe that great design should be inclusive and sustainable, so you will have the opportunity to create spaces that are not only functional but also welcoming and accessible to everyone, using principles of equity, sustainability, and trauma-informed design to build a better environment for our staff and community. Contract Management & Oversight: You will bring projects to a successful conclusion by ensuring they are closed out in a thorough and complete manner. This critical process includes the full capture and recording of project documents, data, analytics, and drawings. As part of this, you will provide updated occupant information and CAD drawings to the Building Data Management Center for capturing in the Computer-Aided Facilities Management system. Additionally, you will contribute to the maintenance of the physical record of current interior finishes standards and the furniture standards catalog. Compliance & QA/QC: As a project manager, your dedication to quality assurance will be a prime duty, ensuring projects are delivered according to best practices and with the highest standards of safety for our staff, contractors, and the public. You will collaborate with County operations teams and local planning departments by reviewing plans and specifications, performing on-site inspections, and ensuring all work complies with County standards and applicable building codes. You will serve as a subject matter expert, contributing to strategic planning, supporting the efficient use of space, and assisting with important architectural design reviews and capacity studies to uphold the integrity of our programs and initiatives. To qualify, we will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills: Bachelor's degree or training and experience for advanced level, professional classifications typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree. Three (3) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency: 7 years of qualifying training and/or experience). Experience with commercial construction, interior design, space planning, and/or move management. Experience processing, interpreting, and enforcing contract documents. Knowledge of building codes and ADA guidelines. Experience with project management for tenant improvements, including development, planning, design, and construction. Experience with computer-aided design applications to prepare test-fits and layouts. The ability to design projects using a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens, while also considering sustainability goals. The ability to manage multiple projects at once. Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills. Interior design experience or degree Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. The Application Packet: Your completed application must include the following items: A completed online application. A resume that contains your relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, the number of employees under your supervision. A cover letter that expands on your resume, describes why you are interested in this position, and addresses how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Internal Applicants: After you have submitted your application, please check your Workday inbox and complete the Veterans' Preference Questionnaire prior to the application deadline. The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows: Initial review of minimum qualifications: We may do an additional preferred review and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those highest qualified. Assessment of candidates: Review of the applicant's training and experience by a subject matter expert, an exam, or a screening interview (phone, technical, etc.). Consideration of top candidates: We will consider qualified candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include panel interview(s), a hiring interview, and/or additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position. Background check and reference checks: All finalists must pass a thorough criminal records check and reference check. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website. This recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. This hourly union-represented position is eligible for overtime pay. Location: 401 N Dixon St. Portland, OR 97227 Schedule: Monday - Friday - Hours determined between manager and employee. This position is designated as "hybrid telework," meaning you will be working onsite three (3) days per week and teleworking two (2) days a week. Additional days in the office will be determined based on the work underway. The designation of hybrid telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the County cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. Serving the Public, Even During Disasters: Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page. Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals. Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans'
Join a dynamic team that's building the future of Multnomah County! Our Facilities and Property Management Interiors Group is looking for an Interior Construction Project Manager who thrives on bringing spaces to life. In this role, you won't just manage projects; you'll be a key player in transforming the work environments for thousands of dedicated public servants across the county. This is a chance to use your expertise in commercial construction, interior design, and project management to make a tangible, positive impact. You'll oversee exciting tenant improvement projects, from start to finish, including space planning, technology integration, and move coordination. Your ability to handle multiple projects at once, coupled with a keen eye for detail in areas like furniture inventory, standards documentation, and invoice processing, will be essential to our success. If you're ready to lead projects that directly improve the daily lives of our employees and the community, we can't wait to see what you'll build with us. Multnomah County, the most populous county in Oregon, is home to over 800,000 residents and responsible for providing a wide array of services to our diverse communities in an equitable and inclusive way. We are committed to developing, nurturing, and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Project Management, Design & Administration: As a project manager, you will thoughtfully guide our interior improvement projects from the initial idea to move-in day, partnering closely with clients to turn their vision into a concrete plan. Your role will blend creative design with practical coordination as you create space layouts, manage construction and moving details, and handle administrative duties. We believe that great design should be inclusive and sustainable, so you will have the opportunity to create spaces that are not only functional but also welcoming and accessible to everyone, using principles of equity, sustainability, and trauma-informed design to build a better environment for our staff and community. Contract Management & Oversight: You will bring projects to a successful conclusion by ensuring they are closed out in a thorough and complete manner. This critical process includes the full capture and recording of project documents, data, analytics, and drawings. As part of this, you will provide updated occupant information and CAD drawings to the Building Data Management Center for capturing in the Computer-Aided Facilities Management system. Additionally, you will contribute to the maintenance of the physical record of current interior finishes standards and the furniture standards catalog. Compliance & QA/QC: As a project manager, your dedication to quality assurance will be a prime duty, ensuring projects are delivered according to best practices and with the highest standards of safety for our staff, contractors, and the public. You will collaborate with County operations teams and local planning departments by reviewing plans and specifications, performing on-site inspections, and ensuring all work complies with County standards and applicable building codes. You will serve as a subject matter expert, contributing to strategic planning, supporting the efficient use of space, and assisting with important architectural design reviews and capacity studies to uphold the integrity of our programs and initiatives. To qualify, we will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills: Bachelor's degree or training and experience for advanced level, professional classifications typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree. Three (3) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency: 7 years of qualifying training and/or experience). Experience with commercial construction, interior design, space planning, and/or move management. Experience processing, interpreting, and enforcing contract documents. Knowledge of building codes and ADA guidelines. Experience with project management for tenant improvements, including development, planning, design, and construction. Experience with computer-aided design applications to prepare test-fits and layouts. The ability to design projects using a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens, while also considering sustainability goals. The ability to manage multiple projects at once. Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills. Interior design experience or degree Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. The Application Packet: Your completed application must include the following items: A completed online application. A resume that contains your relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, the number of employees under your supervision. A cover letter that expands on your resume, describes why you are interested in this position, and addresses how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Internal Applicants: After you have submitted your application, please check your Workday inbox and complete the Veterans' Preference Questionnaire prior to the application deadline. The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows: Initial review of minimum qualifications: We may do an additional preferred review and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those highest qualified. Assessment of candidates: Review of the applicant's training and experience by a subject matter expert, an exam, or a screening interview (phone, technical, etc.). Consideration of top candidates: We will consider qualified candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include panel interview(s), a hiring interview, and/or additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position. Background check and reference checks: All finalists must pass a thorough criminal records check and reference check. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website. This recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. This hourly union-represented position is eligible for overtime pay. Location: 401 N Dixon St. Portland, OR 97227 Schedule: Monday - Friday - Hours determined between manager and employee. This position is designated as "hybrid telework," meaning you will be working onsite three (3) days per week and teleworking two (2) days a week. Additional days in the office will be determined based on the work underway. The designation of hybrid telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the County cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. Serving the Public, Even During Disasters: Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page. Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals. Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans'