Are you driven, highly organized, and enjoy managing complex projects for a large organization? Do you enjoy leading capital projects and programs through completion, overseeing their successful delivery?
If this sounds interesting, then this might be the right opportunity for you!
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)'s Capital Project Delivery and Engineering Branch is seeking a Supervising Project and Program Manager to lead the development, implementation, tracking and control and efficient delivery of some of our complex, high priority, visible projects, and programs managed by the Drainage and Wastewater (DWW) Project Management Section, in the Project Management and Controls Division.
The DWW Project Management Section is responsible for project management of drainage and wastewater capital projects, including combined and sanitary sewer overflow reduction projects, creek improvements and culvert replacements projects, pump station and sewer rehabilitation projects, green stormwater infrastructure projects, and much more. Together, our team of twelve project and program management professionals is responsible for delivering a $500M capital portfolio.

About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the:

• SPU Website 
• Strategic Business Plan 

SPU commits to Our City Valuesand Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities. 

We know work isn't only about what you do it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

•  Hybrid work schedule opportunities (As Appropriate) 

• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free Orca Pass 
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

• Manage project management work, program management work, and supervision of project managers
• Lead diverse and multi-functional project teams, that include internal and external stakeholders, in delivering projects and programs through planning, options analysis, design, construction and close-out phases
• Create project and/or program management plans, document scope, cost, schedule, risk, and team member roles, Presentation of deliverables to senior management for project/program approval
• Monitor and control performance in executing the plan and report on status to stakeholders
• Negotiate contracts with consultants, including scope, schedule, quality, and cost. Manage execution of signed contract by facilitating meetings, managing action items, decision logs and other communications
• Lead acquisition of environmental, interagency, and local permits
• Ensure projects comply with appropriate laws, permits, regulations and codes, as well as SPU's protocols for managing projects
• Review of staff work, including review of PMPs, Contracts, and other project management deliverables

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.

Education: Bachelor Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field OR two (2) years of additional relevant experience

Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in project management, construction management, design management or other relevant fields AND One (1) year of supervision or lead experience.
Education and Experience Equivalency: Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.
License: At the time of appointment must hold a valid Washington State Driver License. 
Desired Skills/Experience:

• Ability to coach and motivate employees, encourage teamwork, and promote high standards of core service delivery
• Experience working with multiple and varied stakeholders including capital project team members, vendors, consultants, permitting agencies, community members, and customers
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with people from diverse professional, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Experience negotiating contracts and other agreements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Comprehension of capital delivery life cycle
• Demonstrate commitment to public and environmental health, affordability, accountability, and race and social equity in your work
• Success leading and influencing the work of staff who do not report to you

This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Starting November 4, 2024, City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor. 

Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified 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 full salary range for this position is: $52.50 - $78.78 per hour

How to Apply:

• Submit complete City of Seattle online application 

• Upload your current resume, AND
• Include a cover letter that addresses your knowledge, experience, and interest related to this position

*** You must submit both a resume and cover letter. If you do not submit these documents, your application will not be considered. Please ensure that BOTH documents have successfully been uploaded before submitting your application. ***

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Ernest Stephens at Ernest.Stephens@Seattle.gov. 

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