Capital Improvement Planning Manager

Capital Improvement Planning Manager

Pay Grade: 619

Location: Central Office

Vacancy Announcement

NATURE OF THE WORK

Office Environment WC 8810

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The Capital Improvement Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of capital planning efforts to include the Project Management Office's functions to further the strategic objectives of the Brazos River Authority (BRA). The purpose of this position is to develop and support capital planning efforts for the organization through managing all assets owned or controlled by the Brazos River Authority (BRA). Capital planning efforts are leveraged by providing strategic direction to BRA's Risk-Based Asset Management and Capital Planning Program, leading coordination efforts with operations to maintain condition and criticality data on BRA assets, developing an annual 50 year forecast of capital improvements for renewal and replacement of assets, developing an annual set of recommended projects for management team review based on the relative risk priority of BRA assets, and supporting the implementation of those projects to achieve operations and BRA objectives. Other responsibilities include supervising and providing guidance to staff to support the strategic goals of the department and the BRA; ensuring that the BRA Risk-Based Asset Management and Capital Planning Program is improved in accordance with industry best practices; corresponding with stakeholders, local, state, and federal agencies; interacting with internal employees and external consultants; participating in the planning and development of projects; managing the budget for the Program; coordinating the efforts of consultants retained by the BRA to update the asset database; providing condition assessment information for assets; project cost estimating and evaluation of required resources and associated risks to achieve project implementation/completion, and; any other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum ten years of experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education in capital planning, asset management, and cost estimating
• Minimum five years supervisory experience

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree (in related field) - Completed course requirements to earn a Bachelor's degree in the field related to the position and is expected to utilize this level of education during the work day to the benefit of the organization.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Investing time and energy into understanding the evolving nature of their role within the organization, and developing the skills, behaviors, procedures, and perspectives to be successful...
• Emphasizing corporate values, mission and long-term goals rather than short-term objectives or perspectives.
• Setting objectives which are specific and clearly communicated, measurable, challenging but realistically achievable, and time targeted...
• Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others (inside and outside the organization) by consistently demonstrating competence and reliability in job performance, and representing what is best about the organization through demonstrated principles, actions, and communications...
• Staying motivated even when faced with inevitable delays, setbacks, policy shifts and disappointment.
• Demonstrating the unique skills or knowledge required of the job; staying current with changing job skills and best practices to positively impact operational efficiencies and the effectiveness of services provided...
• Identifying and evaluating unique ways to improve the organization (cost reductions, use of resources, policies/procedures, products); generating useful new ideas, approaches or techniques.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $103,184 and $134,140 annual salary. This is an exempt position.

POSTING DATE: February 25, 2025 Open until filled.

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, TCDRS Retirement, 457/401, Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holidays

BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY, EOE: The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage, and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. Today, BRA's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team and customer-focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of the BRA. If an offer of employment is extended, all applicants will be subject to a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening and the offer will be contingent on the results.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants, including employees, must submit an online Application for Employment by way of the Brazos River Authority Website at www.brazos.org.

The Brazos River Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Women & Minorities are Encouraged to Apply