Capital Project Manager III

King County•Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

King County's Facilities Management Division (FMD) is hiring a Capital Project Manager III to prepare, manage, and review high-visibility capital projects in collaboration with internal and external teams. FMD operates and manages more than 3 million square feet of County capital assets, developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities and environments. The recruitment will fill one Career Service opportunity and one Term-Limited Temporary/Special Duty Assignment anticipated to last one year. The position serves as Owner Representative/Project Manager for assigned capital design and construction projects from conception through implementation and close-out, in alignment with County policy and standards. Work may include elevator modernization, tenant improvements, sustainability projects, building maintenance and renovation, and security infrastructure improvements. The position is hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week in the office under FMD’s current requirement; the ratio of remote to onsite work may change based on business needs. The reporting location is the King County Chinook Building in Seattle. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with the specific schedule determined by the successful candidate and supervisor based on operational needs. This is an FLSA-exempt, mission-critical position represented by PROTEC 17.

Requirements

A combination of education and experience in a relevant field or discipline that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the core duties.
Advanced knowledge of project management techniques and principles, including budgeting and scheduling.
Knowledge of contract administration techniques and principles.
Knowledge of construction management, inspection, and enforcement techniques.
Ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations and maintain effective relationships.
Knowledge of multiple disciplines related to river and floodplain engineering.
Ability to respond to frequently changing work responsibilities and conditions.
Skill in handling politically sensitive issues.
Valid Washington State driver's license, or ability to obtain one before starting work if selected.
Successful completion of probation is subject to completion of a PMP Certificate if the employee does not hold one at employment.
Successful candidates must complete a fingerprint-based background check and reference checks.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
Experience using AutoCAD or similar drafting software to prepare design drawings.
Experience using project management information systems such as Unifier or Prism.

Responsibilities

Manage construction phases of projects with varying scope, complexity, and size, coordinating available construction and discipline-specific contracts and internal building operating teams.
Manage MEP project design in collaboration with internal subject matter experts and architecture/engineering contractors.
Serve as Owner Representative/Project Manager for multiple assigned capital design and construction projects from conception through implementation and close-out, following County policy and standards.
Research and evaluate environmental data and remediation reports from external sources, determine compliance with County requirements, and approve construction plans and specifications.
Design and implement engineering, feasibility, and constructability studies and designs; recommend actions to management based on study results.
Approve architectural and engineering designs for assigned work units or projects.
Direct investigation and troubleshooting of engineering and system problems.
Supervise construction, maintenance, and compliance inspections for specific projects.
Supervise surveying programs for specific projects, programs, or assignments.
Initiate, review, and approve change orders for assigned projects.
Participate in the review and evaluation of complicated plans and specifications.
Supervise preparation of or develop bid plans, specifications, estimates, and scopes of work for public bidding, requests for proposals, or internal use.
Negotiate contract scope, budget, and schedule.
Review complex technical environmental documents to assess impacts.
Provide technical support for negotiation of interagency or local agreements.
Prepare cost and scheduling analysis reports for multiple projects and serve as a technical resource to Project Managers on schedules and budgets.
Represent FMD in intergovernmental, interagency, and project meetings, communicating project scope and complex technical issues to internal and community partners.
Support capital budgeting by developing scopes of work, cost estimates, and preliminary schedules during the capital project budget approval process.
Perform other duties as assigned.