PMO Manager (Special Duty)
- Summary
The Solid Waste Division (SWD) of King County's Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) has an exciting opportunity for interested DNRP employees for a short-term special duty assignment as a PMO Manager. We are planning to provide this opportunity for up to three employees who will rotate in this assignment.
This position will report to the Deputy Division Director. The selected person will be part of the executive leadership team and will lead a talented staff of about ten project managers committed to continuous improvement and excellent project delivery.
The SWD PMO is responsible for planning, management, and delivery of the largest, highest risk, and most visible Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects for the Division. The primary responsibility of the PMO Manager is to supervise the capital project managers and to provide strategic and project management oversight to the planning, design, and construction of CIP projects that are assigned to the PMO. Work typically involves a broad scope of planning, engineering, construction management, and project management responsibilities for the design and construction of solid waste management facilities, including transfer stations, landfill development and closure, facilities relocation, and environmental control systems.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all eligible DNRP employees.
Forms and Materials Required: Applicants must submit a (1) King County application form and (2) a letter of interest detailing your background and describing how your education and experience meet the qualifications and have prepared you to perform the essential functions of the job.
Permanent Teleworking Requirement: The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly by telecommuting, with occasional onsite work and meetings, as influenced by business needs. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team.
Work Location: Primarily teleworking and occasionally King Street Center - 201 South Jackson Street, Seattle.
Work Schedule: This position works 8 hours per day, M-F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. It is exempt from FLSA provisions and is not over-time eligible.
Examples of Job Duties:- Coordinate CIP project teams' work with various SWD sections, units, and workgroups to ensure collection, integration, and unification of stakeholder requirements in project planning processes.
- Apply Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure project performance and report progress to stakeholders.
- Recommend and oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the PMO.
- Administer and monitor the PMO capital projects budget and the section's operating budget.
- Supervise the work of the PMO staff members; Hire, assign and schedule work, evaluate performance, and initiate disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Oversee the development and preparation of the annual capital improvement program requirements and budgets for assigned work, which includes developing the project, estimating costs, estimating budget requirements, and initiating approval of the project.
- Oversee preparation of consultant scopes of work.
- Oversee the preparation and negotiation of contracts and change orders to contracts.
- Provide technical expertise in the evaluation and analysis of complex, sensitive, and political issues.
- Serve as a project management subject matter expert at the Capital Project Review Board and other management meetings to assist SWD management in making project-related decisions.
- Act as liaison on modifying and updating county-wide policies, procedures, tools, and templates related to project management.
- Promote a culture that supports and practices continuous improvement (LEAN), sustainable and green building efforts, and embraces equity and social justice (ESJ).
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:- A Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or closely related field and, a minimum of four years of progressively responsible project management experience comprising of project control, construction and contracts management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills required for the responsibilities of this position.
- Experience in project management strategy planning, capital project budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and customer relations management.
- Experience in construction-contract dispute and claim management including large and complex CIP projects
- Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
- Professional experience demonstrating the ability to analyze and understand design engineering plans and technical specifications to formulate WBS, schedules, and budgets for performance measurement using EVM technique or similar methods.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively present proposals, progress reports, and recommendations to work teams, management, and external groups in verbal and written form.
- Skills and ability to understand stakeholder needs and meet them within policy guidelines and build collaborative team relationships.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully working with multi-disciplinary project teams and individuals with diverse backgrounds.
- Experience in successfully negotiating agreements by applying established processes and tools.
- Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
The Successful Candidate will also be competent In:- Conflict Management
- Problem Solving
- Meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
- Dealing with ambiguity
- Building effective teams
- Priority setting
- Comfort around higher management
- Managing and measuring work.
- Supplemental Information
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.
As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:- submit proof of vaccination, or
- have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccination approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Executive Branch includes employees in the Executive branch, the Assessor's Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff's Office, and the Executive Office.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field?
- Yes
- No
02If yes, please describe your education.03Do you have a minimum of four years of progressively responsible project management experience comprising of project control, construction and contracts management?- Yes
- No
04If yes, briefly describe your relevant experience.05If answered 'no' to question 1 or question 3, do you have any other combination of education and experience that provides the skills required for the responsibilities of this position?- Yes
- No
06If yes, please describe your relevant education and experience.07Do you have a current PMP certification?- Yes
- No
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