About the role

Targeted Capital Manager leading infrastructure and capital programs in Oregon. Fostering community development initiatives and managing geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily with Infrastructure Manager, Project and Services Manager, and Infrastructure Debt Manager on matters related to program funding and project development.
Provides direct supervision and leadership to currently 5 Program staff that are geographically disbursed.
Reviews and assigns work, develops work procedures and processes consistent with agency and division policy and standards, and establishes work schedules.
Maintains a current and comprehensive project and policy status chart that clearly outlines each team member’s workload and priorities.
Evaluates staff performance and service quality through regular review of assignments, project progress, statistical reports, as well as through direct communication with stakeholders.
Provides leadership and direction for the agency’s Seismic, Brownfields, Child Care, Aquifer Recharge and County Fair programs and the Infrastructure Section.
Provides expert guidance on economic development programs to the department’s management team, contributing to the development of a cohesive and integrated strategy that fosters alignment and synergy across program areas.
Maintains current and detailed knowledge of funding programs, including eligibility criteria, documentation standards, contract monitoring procedures, applicable exemptions, and other regulatory requirements.

Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR Three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Demonstrated experience managing public infrastructure or capital funding programs, including project development, financing coordination, and contract monitoring.
Proven ability to interpret and apply state and federal regulations, including Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules, in the administration of grant and loan programs.
Experience supervising geographically dispersed teams, including performance management, coaching, and professional development planning.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including collaboration with local governments, legislators, and interagency partners to advance community and economic development projects.
Experience leading or contributing to policy development and process improvement initiatives, such as Lean, within a public sector or regulatory environment.
Proficiency in using data and performance metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and inform strategic decision-making.
Experience evaluating grant and loan applications, including developing scope of work, both budgets and activities to be funded.