Capital Project Manager II - Engineer

King County•Seattle, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

King County Parks & Recreation is hiring multiple Capital Project Manager II professionals with engineering skills to deliver park, trail, and facility improvements. The role is the second level in the four-tier Capital Project Manager classification series and delivers projects of varying complexity and risk from initial planning through closeout. Projects may include fish passage, drainage, regional trails, parks facilities, bridges and trestles, structures, sports fields, demolitions, utilities, and parking lots. Work includes design and review, developing design standards, and coordinating with operations and maintenance staff. The position is part of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Engineering Unit, which plans, designs, constructs, and closes out major maintenance and new construction projects. Projects may be designed in-house or through professional consultant contracts and built through advertised construction contracts. The unit also develops park and trail standards and reviews other agencies’ work and special use permits. The position follows a hybrid work model, with the balance of remote and onsite work determined by business needs. Employees must reside in Washington state within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite and maintain a reliable home workspace and internet connection. The role applies King County’s equity, racial and social justice principles in daily work and contributes to resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, exempt from overtime eligibility. The recruitment seeks to fill three career service positions and three term-limited temporary positions anticipated to last three years; eligible King County employees may instead be offered a special duty assignment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability and skills to perform the job duties.
Ability to prepare basic maps and visuals using tools such as aerial photos, GIS, Bluebeam, Adobe tools, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar software.
Experience applying civil engineering methods for design and eagerness to continue developing in this area, including applying relevant design guidelines.
Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, technical maps, and other technical documents or reports.
Understanding of project management principles, including scope, schedule, and budget.
Oral and written communication skills, including experience giving presentations and facilitating meetings.
Eagerness to advance skills, strong motivation to perform at a high level, and coachability.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to travel to remote work locations with limited or no public transportation and traverse rough terrain or construction sites with uneven surfaces.
Must reside in Washington state within a reasonable distance of the King County worksite.
Must maintain a home workspace with reliable internet and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training certification.
Experience developing contract drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, Bluebeam, or similar software.

Responsibilities

Support senior project managers with planning, engineering, design review, and implementation of Parks capital projects over $1 million.
Help manage multidisciplinary project teams and identify technical studies, data collection needs, and communication outreach plans.
Prepare work orders for consultant support or coordinate technical studies using in-house resources.
Independently manage Parks capital projects under $1 million through planning, acquisition, design, permitting, and closeout.
Lead internal and external multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated and timely project delivery.
Prepare project documentation, presentations, and meeting materials, and facilitate stakeholder and team meetings.
Coordinate project-specific outreach with the Parks Engagement Team.
Administer design and construction contracts and oversee construction management activities.
Perform engineering analysis, evaluation, design, documentation, and technical review for Parks CIP projects.
Support development of design standards and research codes, regulations, guidance documents, and products to inform technical recommendations.
Assist with continuous improvement of the Parks Capital Improvement Program.
Travel to project sites, including remote locations and sites in pre-design or construction phases.