Capital Project Manager III
- Summary
The Solid Waste Division (SWD) of King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks currently has openings for three Capital Project Manager III positions, providing an opportunity for talented leaders, team-builders, and communicators to serve the public and the environment of King County. SWD offers a flexible schedule, diverse work group, robust benefits package, abundant opportunities for professional and personal growth, and work-life balance. We seek candidates committed to providing leadership in successful planning, implementation, monitoring, and control of major capital projects that span months to several years, with budgets ranging from less than $1 million to over $100 million.
The SWD vision is to achieve zero waste of resources and enhance the environment through collaboration and innovation. We model and advance environmental values through green-building principles; landfill gas-to-energy; promotion of zero waste, reuse, and recycling; and water-quality and habitat protection. SWD is deeply committed to the County's Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan and our organization's top-line cultural value is that employees are valued, engaged, and working together for a common purpose.
The Capital Project Manager III position resides within SWD's Centralized Project Management Unit (CPMU). The person in this position will work independently with limited general day-to-day oversight as well as work closely with senior project managers to plan, design and implement project management plans and construction management plans to complete major capital projects. Projects may include landfill area development and closure; recycling and transfer stations, and operational enhancements.
The position requires competencies in project management; contract administration; schedule development and analysis; cost estimating/analysis; performance monitoring and reporting; advanced project risk management; communication and leading project teams.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants. King County and the Solid Waste Division values diverse perspectives and life experience and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, people with disabilities, and veterans.
Forms and Materials Required: Applicants must submit a (1) King County application form, (2) resume and (3) letter of interest detailing your background and describing how your education and experience meets the qualifications and has prepared you to perform the essential functions of the job. Applications received by August 11 will be given first consideration. If no hiring decision is made out of this batch, remaining applications will be considered.
Work Location: King Street Center - 201 South Jackson Street, Suite 701
Work Schedule: This career service position has a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend work occasionally required. This position is exempt from FLSA provisions and is not overtime-eligible. The position is represented by PTE 17A.
Examples of Job Duties:
The CPM III will manage projects by developing, tracking, and updating:- Scope, schedule, budget, risk, and procurement management plans;
- Risk registers
- Stakeholder engagement and communications management plans and
- Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
As Project Manager for assigned projects, the incumbent will:- Prioritize, organize and manage project work and resources;
- Manage consultants and other professionals by monitoring performance and ensuring accountability;
- Identify and effectively engage project stakeholders;
- Perform quality assurance and quality control oversight;
- Develop, manage and participate in project teams;
- Manage both verbal and written communications in a professional manner;
- Identify, manage, and respond to project risks;
- Oversee implementation of construction work;
- Manage design, construction management, and construction contracts;
- Initiate and closeout projects and contracts following established protocols;
- Set up project performance monitoring parameters in SWD Project Tracking and Reporting Systems (PRISM);
- Prepare project performance reports in compliance with King County requirements;
- Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:- Bachelor's Degree in project management, construction management, resource management, environmental science, civil engineering, business administration, public administration or closely related field from an accredited university or educational institution and a minimum of five years of work experience as a project manager for public- works capital projects or a combination of education and experience which provides you the skills to perform the duties of this job efficiently
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple complex projects simultaneously and produce high-quality deliverables in a timely manner
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of professional disciplines in dynamic team settings and utilize strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Documented professional experience in analyzing technical specifications to develop scopes, schedules, and budgets.
- Ability to understand and appropriately integrate stakeholder needs.
- Demonstrated success working with multi-disciplinary project teams and individuals with diverse backgrounds, and in building collaborative team relationships
- Excellent organizing, planning, and process-management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite
- Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
The Most Competitive Candidate Will Have:- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with Project Management Institute (PMI) or similar qualification.
- Five years of project management and/or project control expertise for public works projects and programs.
Special Requirements:- A current Washington Driver License (or ability to obtain one upon hire), or alternative ability to travel in a timely manner to various locations including to sites which may not be served by public transportation.
Contact Information: For questions regarding this announcement, please contact Prakash Meloot at prakash.meloot@kingcounty.gov.
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, construction management, resource management, environmental science, civil engineering, business administration, public administration or closely related field?
- Yes
- No
02If yes, briefly describe your relevant education.03Do you have a minimum of three years of work experience as a project manager for public- works capital projects?- Yes
- No
04If yes, briefly describe your experience.05If you answered 'No' to question 1 or 3, do you have any other combination of education and experience which provides you the skills to perform the duties of this job efficiently?- Yes
- No
06If yes, please describe your relevant education and experience.07Do you have Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with Project Management Institute (PMI) or similar qualification?- Yes
- No
08From the list given below, please select the number of years of project management and/or project control expertise for public works projects and programs.- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5 years or more
Required Question