Parks Trails Capital Project Coordinator

City of Bellevue•Bellevue, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Capital Project Coordinator will primarily improve and expand Bellevue’s existing 90-mile park trail system and support other capital construction and renovation projects throughout the parks system. The role emphasizes urban trail planning and development, coordinating with park planning, real property, planning, Natural Resources, and Transportation teams. Projects typically range from $100,000 to $2,000,000. The position manages capital projects throughout their life cycles, including planning, programming, design, permitting, public bidding, and construction administration. It also involves public engagement, serving as a key contact for project information, preparing and reviewing contract documents, pursuing grant funding, conducting technical analysis and research, and contributing to long-range planning, policy development, and strategic plan implementation. The position reports to the Capital Project Manager and works under general supervision. It may supervise or lead consultants, interns, technicians, or other project support staff. A hybrid schedule may be available after orientation; full-time remote work is not available. Employees must reside in Washington State within reasonable commuting distance of Bellevue City Hall.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, urban planning, landscape architecture, urban forestry, project management, civil engineering, or a related field.
Five or more years of professional-related experience managing the construction of capital projects.
An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Knowledge of basic planning and design principles and construction means and methods.
Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, purchasing methods, and procedures.
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations and clear reports and recommendations.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning about diversity, equity, and inclusion and applying these principles at work.
Ability to collaborate and establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff, vendors, project stakeholders, and the public.
Ability to research and analyze complex information to develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
Ability to balance competing interests and recognize sensitive political and organizational issues.
Ability to maintain a strong customer-service focus.
Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of trail planning principles and trail construction means and methods.
Knowledge of municipal government principles and practices, public bidding and contracting, and public park operations.
Public sector experience.
Familiarity with Bluebeam, GIS, or other graphic applications.

Responsibilities

Oversee planning and implementation of a capital trails program in collaboration with park planning, real property, and planning teams.
Manage priorities for capital investment in Bellevue trails and implement a prioritized project list.
Develop recommendations for leadership regarding project constructability and prioritization.
Coordinate with Natural Resources staff to understand development and maintenance needs for soft-surface trails.
Collaborate with Transportation staff regarding city-wide and regional trail goals and projects.
Assist in developing trail alignment recommendations with Natural Resources staff.
Work with real property staff to identify easements, property agreements, and outreach needed for trail projects.
Manage projects through all phases of their life cycles, including planning, programming, design, permitting, public bidding, and construction administration.
Develop and conduct public engagement for highly visible projects using a range of engagement tools and tactics to reach diverse residents and park users.
Serve as a primary point of contact for project information and updates, and respond to inquiries from city staff, community members, boards and commissions, and the City Council.
Develop, review, and implement contract documents, including contracts, drawings, technical specifications, performance bonds, punch lists, and permits.
Evaluate and pursue grant funding, and write or assist with budget documents, grant applications, and other fundraising efforts.
Prepare or contribute to technical analysis and best-practice research.
Participate in long-range planning, policy development, and strategic plan implementation.
Provide subject-matter recommendations on trail network design, trail safety, public realm design, sustainable soft-surface trail development, urban and regional trail development, trailhead design, accessibility, and code compliance.
May supervise or lead consultants, interns, technicians, or other project support staff.