Project Manager (Sr Capital Projects Coordinator)

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is hiring a Project Manager (Senior Capital Projects Coordinator) to lead capital infrastructure projects that support Seattle’s water, drainage, and wastewater systems and strengthen the city’s resilience. The role is part of SPU’s Project Management and Controls Division and involves guiding projects from planning and design through construction and closeout. Projects may address urban flooding, combined sewer overflows, water main replacement, drainage and wastewater capacity, workforce facility improvements, and interagency infrastructure coordination. The Project Manager leads cross-functional teams, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, manages public investments, and ensures projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations. The work is guided by SPU’s Race and Social Justice Initiative and includes attention to equity, public and environmental health, community input, and climate resilience. Most work takes place in a City office environment. The position has a hybrid schedule with remote-work flexibility and a minimum of three days per week in the office; individual schedules are agreed upon with the supervisor. Field assignments may involve exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous or toxic substances, and work in or near construction sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least four years of professional project or construction management experience.
A combination of education, training, or experience that provides an equivalent background may substitute for the required education or experience.
Current Washington State driver’s license or equivalent mobility.
Must submit a complete online application, resume, cover letter, and responses to supplemental questions; the resume and cover letter are required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with people from diverse professional, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Understanding of the capital delivery life cycle, including planning, design, construction, and closeout.
Experience in design and construction management, including contract negotiation, procurement, and resource planning; knowledge of construction practices, building codes, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
Familiarity with municipal, state, and federal regulatory requirements affecting infrastructure projects.
Experience with critical-path project scheduling and tools such as Primavera or Microsoft Project.
Strong problem-solving and risk-management skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and external consultants without direct supervisory authority, including team coordination and conflict resolution.
Experience working with varied stakeholders, including capital project team members, vendors, consultants, permitting agencies, community members, and customers.
Experience planning and facilitating public meetings, communicating technical concepts accessibly, and incorporating community feedback into project delivery.
Demonstrated commitment to public and environmental health, affordability, accountability, and racial and social equity.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of project delivery, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
Monitor project performance and support data-driven decisions using earned value management, critical path scheduling, and cost forecasting.
Collaborate with Utility and City staff and lead diverse, multifunctional project teams and internal and external stakeholders through planning, design, construction, and closeout.
Develop project management plans and document project scope, cost, schedule, risks, and team-member roles.
Monitor and control project-team performance and report project status to stakeholders.
Facilitate project meetings, maintain action items and decision logs, and manage stakeholder communications.
Negotiate and manage consultant contracts, including scope, schedule, quality, and cost.
Lead acquisition of environmental, interagency, and local permits and ensure compliance with applicable laws, permits, regulations, codes, and SPU project-management protocols.
Lead resolution of complex project implementation issues.