ST3 Street Improvement Permit Project Manager (Civil Engineer, Senior)

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is hiring a Street Improvement Permit Project Manager (Civil Engineer, Senior) for its Street Use Division ST3 team. The role manages and permits more than 30 large-scale street improvement permits associated with the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extension light rail project. Permit work includes guiderails, tunnels, new stations, and other complex street improvements in City-owned right-of-way and properties. The project manager coordinates with SDOT’s ST3 program and City working groups, leads interdepartmental meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and guides applicants on City standards and permit requirements. The role helps ensure plans meet applicable codes, rules, accessibility requirements, policies, and departmental standards, while advancing project design and permitting on schedule and within budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties.
At least five years of professional civil engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington.
Current Washington State driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing delivery of large, complex projects.
Experience with agency permitting and plan-review processes.
Ability to read construction plans and interpret and explain applicable codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Meeting-management skills, including negotiating, mediating, and facilitating issues to a satisfactory conclusion.
Flexibility, adaptability, and effectiveness with strict timelines and changing priorities.
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational, time-management, and customer-service skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook; knowledge of GIS and Bluebeam.
Ability to work successfully with and manage individuals and groups at all organizational levels, including people with diverse views, backgrounds, and interests.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the SDOT ST3 program and City working groups to deliver ST3 permits on time and within budget.
Contribute to permitting-process deliverables and document design decisions and resolutions.
Maintain awareness of overall ST3 project progress and issues, and assist with project management and permitting-plan deliverables as needed.
Facilitate resolution of design issues and conflicts across disciplines.
Analyze conflicting policy issues and recommend ways to balance City interests.
Work with SDOT staff to develop and revise technical and business policies or processes to streamline permits.
Lead interdepartmental meetings with internal and external stakeholders at project design stages, including 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100%.
Track meeting minutes, decisions, action items, and issues; work with applicants and management to resolve issues.
Manage and maintain permits through the City permitting software system.
Work inclusively and collaboratively with diverse customers and colleagues in support of department goals for diversity and social justice.