Capital Project Manager

Department

City Administration

Location

City Administration

Salary

$74,048.00 - $108,160.00 a year

Open Date

10/02/2026

Description

Position Summary

The Capital Project Manager plans and manages improvement projects supporting City facilities, parks, and infrastructure. This position works under the general supervision of the Senior Capital Project Manager and is responsible for implementing assigned projects from concept to completion.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Project Manager for projects as assigned.
• Assists the Planning and Development Department in planning and prioritizing the Capital Improvement Program; oversees the implementation of funded projects.
• Leads the design of plans and specifications in collaboration with department directors.
• Recommends approval of project designs.
• Leads the development and evaluation of requests for qualifications, requests for proposals, and bid documents, as well as the selection of contracted services and equipment purchases.
• Ensures all permits for projects are properly applied for and obtained.
• Inspects or directs consultants on projects while in progress and when completed to ensure compliance with job requirements.
• Reviews purchase orders, invoices for payment and other documents for accuracy of information; recommends approval of invoices for payment.
• Leads the management of grant funding for projects.
• Make presentations at community, regional, and state meetings and functions on behalf of the City.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient understanding of project budgeting, construction processes, and public procurement.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage schedules and resources.
• Ability to manage politically sensitive projects with discretion.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate projects.
• Knowledge of planning and design principles for construction projects.
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively utilize the principles of strategic long- and short-range planning.
• Knowledge of state and federal grant processes and requirements
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently.
• Ability to adapt to changes in priority.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with the public.
• Ability to take control of situations, dictating subordinate activities in a responsible manner.
• Ability to instruct and train in methods and procedures
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and prepare organizational and functional reports from research data.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position.

Required Education, Experience, Licensing, and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in: Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Planning, Architecture, related field and three (3) years of project management experience; or
• Associate’s degree and seven (7) years of project management experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Tennessee Driver’s License.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Exempt : yes

Type : FT Employee

Department : City Administration

Location : 1

https://www.oakridgetn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4948/Capital-Project-Manager-Fall-26