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Capital Planning Director
City of Newton - Setti Warren Administration
Newton,
Massachusetts
Setti Warren
Administration:
Newton recently elected Setti Warren on a platform of
significant change. Voters determined that the city was headed
in the wrong direction and needed the kind of executive
leadership that Setti could provide.
During the course
of the campaign, Setti spoke honestly and often about the need
for prioritization of infrastructure projects and competent
management of existing capital endeavors. “I decided to run
for Mayor in 2008. At that time I saw a City whose residents
had lost confidence in local government. Important decisions
were getting bogged down in process, and the tone and tenor of
our discourse had become poisoned. And while our community was
divided, the cost of Newton North skyrocketed, the renovation
of Newton Center was neglected, and our elementary schools and
roads and municipal buildings crumbled. I began my campaign
because that situation was unacceptable. An undertaking the
size and scope of Newton North or the renovation of our entire
elementary school system or the work that needs to be done on
an ongoing basis in our playgrounds and fields is significant
and requires unique skills. That is, someone who has the
ability to drive effective community consensus early in the
effort, to establish and adhere to a workable budget, to
provide oversight and accountability during implementation and
to communicate candidly throughout the construction process.”
Mayor-elect Warren is looking for a Director of Capital
Planning who can answer this call and work as a full partner
in bringing change to Newton.
Essential Function:
The role of the Director of Capital Planning is to assist
the Mayor, the BOA and the community in prioritizing all
capital projects requiring public money. In addition, the
Director would provide critical project management oversight
on all major projects and maintain openness and transparency
with the Mayor, the BOA and the community on progress made,
costs incurred, problems encountered and completion expected.
Relationships:
| Reports to |
Department Head, Public Works |
| Works Closely
with |
Directors of Maintenance - Water
and Sewer, Open Spaces and Trees, Buildings, Streets
and Sidewalks |
| External
Relationships |
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Key Accountabilities:
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Complete infrastructure inventory and assessment
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Identify all potential capital projects
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Assist the Mayor, BOA and community in prioritizing
capital projects
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Participate actively in the capital budgeting process
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Oversee the identification and selection of capital
project resources – project managers, construction
companies, tradespeople as required
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Serve as liaison to all large projects on behalf of the
Mayor
Education:
Minimum Work Experience:
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8-10 years of management experience in large scale project
management, construction
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Municipal and/or government experience preferred
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Experience with complex negotiations and oversight
Required Skills:
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Capability to contract, negotiate and provide change
management leadership.
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Has expert knowledge of urban planning, capital budgeting
and large-scale project management.
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Able to analyze and evaluate construction and project
management reports.
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Experience effectively managing, leading, motivating and
developing staff by delegating tasks and authority.
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Is able to establish and maintain cooperative working
relationships with others.
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Is able to develop and implement strategic goals, plans,
and procedures for cost effective and transparent
management of allocated resources.
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Is able to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects
and demands.
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Uses technology to improve efficiency, effectiveness and
transparency.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills that
engages others and demonstrates active listening.
TO APPLY:
Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged
to apply as soon as possible and be immediately available for interviews should
there be a potential match. Applications including a cover letter describing
your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word
format), salary history
and where you learned of the position should be sent to:
cn-cpd@nonprofitprofessionals.com. In order to expedite the internal sorting
and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents
in the subject line of your e-mail.
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