Capital Projects Coordinator - Engineering & Technology Operations

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seattle City Light’s Engineering and Technology Operations Division is currently seeking a Capital Projects Coordinator to work in our Development Review Team. The Development Review Team manages multidisciplinary evaluations of interdepartmental and municipal project submittals, including preliminary assessments and conceptual plans, to verify compliance with SCL requirements. Project Coordinators provide paramount customer service by identifying and engaging appropriate internal subject-matter experts, consolidating review comments, and overseeing milestone tracking to ensure timely and accurate deliverables. Staff also facilitate interdepartmental coordination meetings as necessary and provide support for high-visibility, publicly or politically sensitive projects. Our objective is to deliver consistent, thorough, and well-coordinated responses to both internal and external stakeholders. This work is performed with a high degree of independence and requires solid knowledge of engineering and architectural principles, construction practices, estimating, permitting, and project management. In this role, you will provide comprehensive coordination and oversight of capital project development for both public and private initiatives. You will work across Seattle City Light, other City departments, outside agencies, and community partners providing critical customer service to review development plans, support permitting activities, and ensure that capital and development projects align with utility standards and City requirements. You will also help guide projects from early planning through construction by facilitating communication, resolving issues, and maintaining forward momentum. In addition, you will manage critical project records and controls, ensuring all documentation is accurate, organized, and readily accessible.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of three years project or construction management or related experience and a Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, Urban Planning or related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Experience managing projects in the public sector
Experience working on environmentally sensitive projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse workforce, including the skilled crafts, contractors, consultants, customers and regulatory agency personnel
Experience in applying and understanding federal/state regulatory processes and procedures including environmental regulations
Excellent time management skills
Proven ability to successfully move several projects forward at the same time
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and experience with Microsoft Project
Proven ability to understand, promote and implement construction safety rules and a safety-first ethic on every project

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee development plan reviews for Seattle City Light capital projects, City-funded efforts, franchise city work, and private development.
Facilitate internal and external review processes, ensuring alignment with utility requirements, permitting standards, and community expectations.
Maintain and manage project records, reports, development review files, and other official documentation.
Support preliminary assessment activities, including early-stage plan review and customer meetings to clarify construction and utility requirements.
Guide capital improvement projects of moderate scope through planning, design, and construction phases.
Coordinate design reviews, environmental reviews, permit and right-of-way acquisition, and contract negotiation and administration.
Apply engineering, architectural, construction, and project management knowledge to schedule work, solve problems, and ensure successful project delivery.
Collaborate with City departments, consultants, contractors, agencies, and the public to share information and coordinate project activities.