Senior Interagency Project Coordinator (Senior Capital Projects Coordinator)

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets! At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city. With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live. Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving. We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone—together! Position Overview: We're looking for a experienced Senior Interagency Project Coordinator in our Street Use division. This position is classified as a Senior Capital Projects Coordinator. In this role, you'll keep some of our region's most complex infrastructure projects moving forward. You'll be the bridge between SDOT, other City departments, and outside agencies like Sound Transit and the Washington State Department of Transportation. You'll help teams work together, solve problems, and deliver projects that make a real difference for the people of Seattle.

Requirements

A minimum of four (4) years project or construction management or related experience.
A Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Urban Planning or related field.
Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
A combinations of education and/or training and/or experience, which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.
A thorough comprehension of project management principles.
Experience in implementing formal project delivery methodology for major capital construction projects.
Effectively worked in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.

Nice To Haves

A PMI certification

Responsibilities

Help lead City efforts related to the design, permitting, and construction of major interagency capital projects
Develop project plans, scopes, schedules, and budgets for design and construction.
Review work from consultants and contractors, and lead inspection staff to ensure construction follows approved plans.
Process contract payments, manage change orders, and complete all project documentation.
Conduct public outreach at community meetings and prepare briefings on transportation issues for senior leadership and elected officials.
Coordinate with City staff, external agencies, consultants, and community organizations, building strong working relationships to manage shifting priorities.
Support our goals for equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.