Posted: 9/2/25
Salary:  $117,888-$143,436

Application Deadline: September 19th, 2025

Description
South Fork Water is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team as Capital Projects Manager/Engineer. South Fork provides high-quality drinking water to the communities of Oregon City and West Linn, serving 65,000 people and supporting additional regional partners. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a sustainable organization with a collaborative culture, well known for providing our communities with their most precious resource: water.

Ideal candidates are passionate about public service, value people and natural resources, and bring creativity, dedication, and strong technical and project management skills. You will lead the delivery of South Fork’s capital improvement program and work with an innovative, enthusiastic, and resolute team with an amazing mission. You will enjoy a supportive, positive, and balanced work environment while helping shape the future of our water system and two great communities.

Classification Summary
The Capital Projects Manager/Engineer oversees South Fork Water’s capital improvement program. The position manages projects from planning and design through bidding, permitting, contracting, construction, and closeout. It ensures compliance with public works requirements, provides technical oversight, and serves as the owner’s representative with consultants and contractors. As part of the executive leadership team, the role supports organizational goals through the prioritization and delivery of infrastructure and operational projects.

Distinguishing Characteristics
The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and carries considerable latitude for independent judgment and initiative. It requires strong technical and project management skills along with the ability to represent the utility in work with contractors, consultants, regulators, and the public. Work is primarily office-based with regular visits to facility and project sites.

Examples of Duties
The list of duties is a representative sample of the work appropriate to this class and does not include all the duties or specific tasks that may be assigned to a particular position. The incumbent may perform a combination of some or all the following duties:

• Manage all phases of capital projects, including planning, design review, bidding, permitting, contracting, construction, and closeout, in coordination with consultants and contractors.
• Review engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
• Administer contracts by monitoring compliance with public works requirements, approving progress payments, and overseeing project closeout.
• Track project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and prepare progress reports for the CEO, staff, and the Board of Directors.
• Support utility operations through facility assessments, equipment upgrades, and coordination with vendors and external partners.
• Provide technical input on long-term planning initiatives, treatment plant improvements, and distribution system upgrades.
• Lead the Infrastructure Investment goal within South Fork Water’s strategic plan and support the CEO and leadership team in advancing organizational priorities.
• Represent the utility in meetings with contractors, consultants, regulators, and partner agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, project management, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in capital project delivery for public works or utilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing design-bid-build and/or collaborative delivery projects from planning through construction.
• Knowledge of project management practices, civil engineering principles, public works requirements, and contract administration.
• Ability to review and interpret technical materials such as plans, drawings, specifications, and regulations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work with contractors, consultants, regulators, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Oregon, or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with ability to obtain PE within two years.
• Direct experience with water utility capital projects, including treatment facilities, pipelines, pump stations, or related infrastructure.
• Experience providing technical input on facility improvements, equipment upgrades, and long-term planning.
• Familiarity with industry tools such as GIS or CAD for reviewing and interpreting technical materials.

Education, Training and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Supplemental Information
South Fork Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities.

Other Requirements

• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Working Conditions/Physical and Mental Demands
Work is primarily performed in an office setting with some travel to project and facility sites. The position requires the ability to sit for extended periods while using computers and office equipment, read and interpret printed and digital materials, communicate effectively in person and over the phone, and perform repetitive motions such as typing and data entry. The incumbent must also be able to safely navigate project sites and perform occasional physical activities associated with inspections.

This description outlines the general nature of the work, typical duties, and minimum qualifications expected for this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

Benefits
South Fork Water offers an excellent benefits package designed to support employees and their families.

• Retirement (PERS): South Fork Water participates in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Both the employee and employer contributions are currently fully paid by the employer.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA-VEBA): Funded monthly by South Fork Water at 1% of base wages. This account is employee-owned, portable, and can be used for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses for life.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Choice of Kaiser or MODA medical plans, and Kaiser or Delta Dental plans, including prescription drug and vision care. Coverage is available for employees and their dependents, with the majority of costs paid by the employer. 
• Long-Term Disability Insurance: Covers 2/3 of salary (up to $6,000 per month) after a 30-day waiting period.
• Life Insurance: $25,000 provided for employees, and $2,000 coverage for dependents.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Optional employee contributions on a pre-tax basis for out-of-pocket medical or childcare expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to counseling, work-life resources, and family support through Canopy.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement: Up to $15 per month with proof of membership. 

Note: South Fork Water contracts with the City of Oregon City for human resources and benefits administration. Enrollment in benefits is required to maintain low-cost group programs.

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