Project Manager (Engineer III) - Bridge Unit

King County•Seattle, WA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates, and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County. The division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe for public and efficient for all uses and modes of travel. The Road Services Division, Engineering Section, Bridge Unit, is currently recruiting for a self-motivated, team-oriented Project Manager (Engineer III) to lead a team of project support and design engineers assigned to various Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. The projects may include large complex bridge replacement, replacing culvert with a new bridge, rehabilitation, repair, painting, or retrofit and seawall/retaining wall projects. If you have working experience in civil engineering and have a passion for working with an enthusiastic and dynamic problem-solving team that encourages, embraces diversity, and provides opportunities for professional development, come work with us! The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or equivalent, with a deep understanding of structural and civil engineering design.
Proven ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplinary teams and cultivate an inclusive, supportive workplace culture.
Expertise in contract negotiation, administration, scope development, budget oversight, and schedule tracking.
Proficient in drafting engineering reports, technical memos, and design plans for roads, bridges, and drainage systems.
Advanced skills in MS Office (including MS Project), Bluebeam Revu, and AutoCAD.
Excellent written and oral communication skills to manage public inquiries, co-lead community meetings, and coordinate with interest groups.
Demonstrated success in prioritizing tasks and rapidly shifting focus in response to changing project demands.
A valid Washington State Driver's License.
A valid Washington Professional Engineer (PE) License, or the ability to obtain it within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Lead CIP Projects: Guide multidisciplinary teams from concept through close-out for bridge and capital improvement projects.
Manage Project Controls: Direct scope, schedule, budget, and change management to ensure timely project delivery.
Ensure Quality Control: Review civil and structural plans, specifications, estimates, right-of-way documents, and author technical reports.
Facilitate Project Partner Communication: Resolve complex issues and present updates to internal staff, external agencies, and the public.
Oversee Environmental Compliance: Partner with environmental teams to ensure project alignment with SEPA/NEPA and permitting standards.
Administer Consultant Contracts: Negotiate scopes of work, cost estimates, project schedules, and manage Request for Qualification (RFQ) and/or Request for Proposal (RFP) processes.
Assist Grant Funding: Collect project data, prepare supporting technical documentation, and review final grant applications.
Assist Bridge Inspections: Serve as co-inspector, identifying structural deficiencies and preparing inspection reports using the BridgeWorks program.