City of Seattle
Strategic Capital Project Manager (Strategic Advisor 1)
City of Seattle, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Vision:
Seattle is a thriving and equitable community powered by dependable transportation.Mission:
To deliver a transportation system that provides safe and affordable access to places and opportunities.At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we are recognized across the country for our efforts in combining different modes of transportation to make travel easier and more convenient. As our city grows quickly, we're always thinking about how to make transportation more accessible, safe, affordable, and reliable for people who live in, work in, and visit Seattle. We're passionate about creating an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city for everyone.We have important jobs to do at SDOT. We look after the city's transportation network, add more bicycle and pedestrian paths, take care of over 240 bridges, and help people get better access to the regional transit system. We're a team of nearly 1,200 hardworking people, ready to serve Seattle's public transportation needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, no matter the weather.SDOT has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and people-oriented
Strategic Capital Project Manager (Strategic Advisor 1)
in our Project Management group within the Capital Projects Division. This project manager will manage complex capital projects, ensuring plans are executed on time and of high quality. This engineering leader will support the project management group by providing guidance and industry expertise, as well as leading initiatives for process improvement and increased communication with SDOT partners and project stakeholders, such as other city staff and contractors. Come help keep Seattle moving!Provides quality project management for capital projects and serves as PM for the most complex capital projects.Manages the scope, schedule, and budget from planning, through design and construction for Seattle Department of Transportation capital projects.Coordinates and develops agreements with other City departments and external public agencies.Conducts project-associated public outreach and attends meetings to determine objectives, program plans, and project scope.Develops and negotiates schedules for design and construction and monitors and coordinates activities of contractors, consultants, committees, community organizations, and users during construction.Monitors and evaluates projects to ensure adherence to project specifications and standards.Prepares reports, correspondence, advertisements, and official documents.Coordinates consultant selection process; negotiates and administers consultant contracts; coordinates all aspects of contracts between other staff and evaluates performance.Provides guidance on best practices and process improvements, with a commitment to building excellence within the PM Group.Provides guidance to junior project managers, including mentoring deputy managers on selected capital projects.Provides and models excellent communication within the PM Group and to management, including the timely dissemination of capital project information within the project team, to program owners, project funders, partner departments and agencies, and to SDOT management.Supports department goals in promoting diversity, racial equity, and social justice.Minimum Qualifications:Education:Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or civil engineering technology, or related field.Experience:Three (3) years of transportation-oriented project management experience.OR:
An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:Strong organizational, time management, and customer service skills.Strong and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting public involvement processes and communicating sensitive information with the community, stakeholders, elected officials, and management.Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington.Ability to work both as part of a team and independently while keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.Attention to detail, organization, and the ability to actively manage multiple processes.Ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.Other Requirements:Work Environment / Physical Demands:Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days is completed in a City office and 2 days are completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week. In-office workdays are dictated by the department's business needs and are subject to change.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.Hiring ProcessApplications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:Completed NEOGOV online application.Supplemental questionnaire responses.Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including a potential background check.Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.The City’s full salary range for this position is $48.19 - $72.23 hourly.The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans .Who May Apply:
This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.The City is a Drug Free Workplace.
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Seattle is a thriving and equitable community powered by dependable transportation.Mission:
To deliver a transportation system that provides safe and affordable access to places and opportunities.At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we are recognized across the country for our efforts in combining different modes of transportation to make travel easier and more convenient. As our city grows quickly, we're always thinking about how to make transportation more accessible, safe, affordable, and reliable for people who live in, work in, and visit Seattle. We're passionate about creating an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city for everyone.We have important jobs to do at SDOT. We look after the city's transportation network, add more bicycle and pedestrian paths, take care of over 240 bridges, and help people get better access to the regional transit system. We're a team of nearly 1,200 hardworking people, ready to serve Seattle's public transportation needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, no matter the weather.SDOT has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and people-oriented
Strategic Capital Project Manager (Strategic Advisor 1)
in our Project Management group within the Capital Projects Division. This project manager will manage complex capital projects, ensuring plans are executed on time and of high quality. This engineering leader will support the project management group by providing guidance and industry expertise, as well as leading initiatives for process improvement and increased communication with SDOT partners and project stakeholders, such as other city staff and contractors. Come help keep Seattle moving!Provides quality project management for capital projects and serves as PM for the most complex capital projects.Manages the scope, schedule, and budget from planning, through design and construction for Seattle Department of Transportation capital projects.Coordinates and develops agreements with other City departments and external public agencies.Conducts project-associated public outreach and attends meetings to determine objectives, program plans, and project scope.Develops and negotiates schedules for design and construction and monitors and coordinates activities of contractors, consultants, committees, community organizations, and users during construction.Monitors and evaluates projects to ensure adherence to project specifications and standards.Prepares reports, correspondence, advertisements, and official documents.Coordinates consultant selection process; negotiates and administers consultant contracts; coordinates all aspects of contracts between other staff and evaluates performance.Provides guidance on best practices and process improvements, with a commitment to building excellence within the PM Group.Provides guidance to junior project managers, including mentoring deputy managers on selected capital projects.Provides and models excellent communication within the PM Group and to management, including the timely dissemination of capital project information within the project team, to program owners, project funders, partner departments and agencies, and to SDOT management.Supports department goals in promoting diversity, racial equity, and social justice.Minimum Qualifications:Education:Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or civil engineering technology, or related field.Experience:Three (3) years of transportation-oriented project management experience.OR:
An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:Strong organizational, time management, and customer service skills.Strong and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting public involvement processes and communicating sensitive information with the community, stakeholders, elected officials, and management.Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington.Ability to work both as part of a team and independently while keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.Attention to detail, organization, and the ability to actively manage multiple processes.Ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.Other Requirements:Work Environment / Physical Demands:Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days is completed in a City office and 2 days are completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week. In-office workdays are dictated by the department's business needs and are subject to change.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.Hiring ProcessApplications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:Completed NEOGOV online application.Supplemental questionnaire responses.Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including a potential background check.Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.The City’s full salary range for this position is $48.19 - $72.23 hourly.The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans .Who May Apply:
This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.The City is a Drug Free Workplace.
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