Capital Project Manager IV

Port of Seattle•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As Capital Project Manager IV (CPM IV), you will be responsible for managing multi-component projects of significant size and scope. You will lead project work teams representing multiple disciplines will work on projects that may be highly visible, politically sensitive, controversial, and/or involve complicated or unique funding and permitting processes. This position will support the Landside program at SEA airport. Projects are largely civil in nature and include roadways, terminal curbside, site development, and parking, rental car, and ground transportation facilities. You will lead multiple projects managing budgets, schedules, and scope. You will facilitate project meetings to determine project objectives, define scope, apply standards, and resolve conflicts. You will coordinate with project delivery contractors and ensure timely access to various locations at the airport for site investigations. You will also monitor subcontractor outreach and pre-qualification and any trade bidding that might take place prior to setting Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) or Maximum Allowable Construction Cost (MACC). You will monitor evolution of design to ensure target budget is not exceeded and assist contractor in coordinating with the Port and State of Washington, or other outside agencies, regarding permits, inspections, testing, and Certificates of Occupancy. You will also liaise with the various stakeholders to ensure understanding and obtain buy-in for the design-build process. You will develop, negotiate and manage highly complex consultant contracts, budgets, schedules for design and construction. You will also participate in the development of new or revised operational policies, procedures, initiatives, and performance measures related to capital projects. You will present projects to Senior Managers, Directors, and Commission at each stage of approval and provide project status reports. You will also act as expert advisor and provide technical and professional consultation to business units and Port leadership on issues related to assigned projects. You will formulate strategic communication plans to respond to the public and other government entities on controversial, politically sensitive or complicated funding, technical, and permitting issues. You will represent the Port in complex negotiations with local, federal and state agencies, tenants, and affected communities and ensure complex environmental permits are obtained.

Requirements

Six (6) years of construction project management experience.
Two (2) years of supervisory/lead/mentor experience including leading a project or process.
Expertise in project principles, engineering and architectural practices and procedures.
Expertise in managing multiple project budgets and schedules.
Expertise in federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and related regulations, guidelines, and procedures as they relate to capital construction projects.
Ability to present and explain program/project information that may be controversial or politically sensitive.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Ability to negotiate and present to varying audiences.
Interpersonal communication skills to work with a diverse group of sponsors and stakeholders.
Well-developed conflict resolution and facilitation skills.
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization and elected officials.

Nice To Haves

Experience with civil construction projects.
Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering.
Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
Certified as a Professional Engineer (PE).
Certified as a Registered Architect (RA).
Certified as a Certified Construction Manager (CCM).

Responsibilities

Manage multi-component projects of significant size and scope.
Lead project work teams representing multiple disciplines on highly visible, politically sensitive, controversial projects.
Manage budgets, schedules, and scope for multiple projects.
Facilitate project meetings to determine project objectives, define scope, apply standards, and resolve conflicts.
Coordinate with project delivery contractors and ensure timely access to airport locations for site investigations.
Monitor subcontractor outreach, pre-qualification, and trade bidding prior to setting GMP or MACC.
Monitor design evolution to ensure target budget is not exceeded.
Assist contractor in coordinating with the Port and State of Washington, or other outside agencies, regarding permits, inspections, testing, and Certificates of Occupancy.
Liaise with various stakeholders to ensure understanding and obtain buy-in for the design-build process.
Develop, negotiate, and manage highly complex consultant contracts, budgets, and schedules for design and construction.
Participate in the development of new or revised operational policies, procedures, initiatives, and performance measures related to capital projects.
Present projects to Senior Managers, Directors, and Commission at each stage of approval.
Provide project status reports.
Act as expert advisor and provide technical and professional consultation to business units and Port leadership on issues related to assigned projects.
Formulate strategic communication plans to respond to the public and other government entities on controversial, politically sensitive or complicated funding, technical, and permitting issues.
Represent the Port in complex negotiations with local, federal and state agencies, tenants, and affected communities.
Ensure complex environmental permits are obtained.