Capital Program Manager

Salary : $120,016.00 Annually

Location : Happy Valley

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 20254

Department : Technical Services

Opening Date : 08 / 25 / 2025

FLSA : Exempt

Description

About Sunrise Water Authority :

Sunrise is a public drinking water utility serving the fastest growing community in Oregon. We're focused on meeting the future drinking water needs for the area through an innovative 20-year capital improvement program. We're looking for a Senior Engineer to join our team and lead that effort through planning, design, procurement and construction. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about water and wants to contribute to the success of essential public infrastructure projects.

Position Overview :

The Capital Program Manager will lead our capital improvement program that includes the design and construction of a series of major transmission, storage, and pumping projects, along with a variety of replacement and resiliency projects. This is also a great opportunity to work in a collaborative professional environment, train and mentor staff, and be a part of a growing and dynamic public organization.

Desired Qualifications :

The ideal candidate will bring a solid background in civil engineering, a thorough understanding of public water systems, and the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously. The role requires strong project management skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions for the organization and the community we serve. Candidates with supervisory experience and knowledge of public construction contracting, bidding, and project management are a plus.

Essential Functions

• Assist in capital project planning and delivery for public drinking water systems
• Conduct asset management and emergency resiliency planning
• Scheduling and delivery of renewal and replacements projects
• Prepare and review design and bid documents for procurement of construction services
• Participates in preparing RFPs and hiring of consultants and contractors
• Oversee the processing of development applications and approve design of new infrastructure
• Manage consulting and construction services related to capital project delivery
• Prepare project related reports, spreadsheets, databases, and technical materials
• Assists with programmatic budgeting and staff supervision
• Able to lead work groups and responsible for team outcomes
• Model superior customer service and professionally represent organization in public

Minimum Qualifications

Supplemental Information

Compensation and Benefits :

Salary range is $120,00 to $150,000 per year or higher DOQ / DOE.SWA offers full benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage, 11 paid holidays, short and long-term disability, and participation in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

We offer full benefits, including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage; employer funded HRA VEBA; Paid Time Off, including 11 paid holidays; short and long-term disability, and employer-paid participation in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

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