Capital Improvement Project Manager

Salary : $136,151.00 - $172,273.00 Annually

Location : Woodinville, WA

Job Type : Full-Time Non-Represented

Job Number : 202500007

Department : Public Works

Division : Admin / Engineering

Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025

Bargaining Unit : N / A

Position Information

Are you passionate about public service that makes a meaningful difference? Do you want to have an integral and exciting role in leading a community through growth? The Capital Improvement Project Manager position will lend expertise to a number of high-profile projects and programs by assisting the City's Public Works Director and leading engineers in a large variety of projects.

The most competitive candidates will be able to :

• Communicate and collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Use independent judgement and initiative in developing solutions to problems.
• Interact professionally with various levels of employees, officials and customers.

If you are interested in joining the the City of Woodinville in this capacity, please apply before 11 : 59 p.m. on Friday, March 7. The City is initially planning to interview well qualified candidates on the week of March 10-14.

About the City

Woodinville, Washington is a premier tourist destination with a population of about 14,000, though the City will likely grow rapidly over the next five years or so. This growth is resulting in lots of exciting projects to work on. Located about 20 miles northeast of Seattle, Woodinville offers the benefits of a bustling urban area against the backdrop of the picturesque Sammamish River Valley. Woodinville is known for its tourism industries with over 130 wineries, breweries, and distilleries and numerous opportunities for outdoor activities.

It's a great place to work and we manage to do a lot with only about 50 employees, including planning, permitting, code enforcement, street / storm water maintenance, infrastructure construction and maintenance, parks, and general administrative services.

Please note that the City is primarily an in-person work environment. This opening is based at Woodinville City Hall and will work primarily in an office environment.

About the Position

The purpose of this position is to assist the Public Works Director in the management and oversight of the Capital Improvement Program division of the Public Works Department, including but not limited to : supervising and managing employees; making professional engineering recommendations and decisions; reviewing and approving construction plans for capital improvement projects (projects); managing and supervising the management of projects; conducting or overseeing engineering studies and designs; and developing departmental or divisional work plans and schedules. Serves in absence of Public Works Director on matters related to projects. Requires direct contact with citizens, elected officials, officials from other agencies, and community leaders regarding issues that are often highly sensitive and complex.

Responsible for managing assigned projects and / or programs, including but not limited to capital improvement projects, engineering plans and studies, and / or other departmental responsibilities, subject to strict schedule and financial constraints. Makes highly responsible and complex engineering decisions and provides professional engineering support and advice to the Public Works Director, departmental staff, and project engineers. Responsibilities include developing scopes of work; evaluating and assisting in selection of employees or consultants; performing or directing daily engineering decisions; preparing reports; overseeing expenditures; conducting public outreach and involvement with the community; developing programs or projects; and complying with local, regional, state, and federal regulations and agencies. Requires a high degree of independent judgement and action to plan, design, and construct projects; resolve technical problems; and administer projects within the framework of established policies. Supervises, manages, evaluates, and trains assigned staff; and responds daily to customer service requests and response inquiries.

Essential Functions

Other Job Functions

Establishes and maintains an effective system of communication inside and outside the City organization and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others. Assists with the preparation of department budget requests; responds to Customer Action Requests; provides quality customer service; and deals courteously with the public and other agencies; recommends staffing recommendations and selections, including retention of staff / consultants / contractors; conducts employee performance evaluations; and develops measurable performance goals and objectives. Represents the City at various meetings to obtain and provide information. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Job Demands

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Experience, and Training :

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; and ten years of increasingly responsible engineering experience, including five years supervising other professional engineers. Preferred experience with construction project management with demonstrated knowledge in the preparation of plans, specifications, and contract documents; surface water engineering design and construction; and review of private development projects.

Licenses and Certification :

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

JOB DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work is performed both indoors and outside. Outside work will require exposure to varying weather and terrain conditions. Physical effort is needed to lift and carry office materials and supplies. Basic communication skills such as talking, seeing, and hearing are needed for frequent person-to-person contact and telephone usage. Requires use of hands and fingers to handle objects and control automated equipment and office machines. Outside work environment has exposure to fumes, odors, gases, and air and blood borne pathogens; exposure to moving equipment, heat, risk of electrical shock, wet / humid conditions working in high and / or open places, underground spaces, restricted access building sites, heavy traffic, and noise. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. The nature of the work has frequent interruptions and deadlines. Will be required to work regularly beyond normal working hours. Business travel within the state and to other states may be required occasionally.

The City of Woodinville is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The City seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

The City offers a great benefit package for this full-time position . This position also will work 80 hours within nine days as opposed to the typical 10 workday period; in short, every other Friday off! This position is fully benefitted with health, dental, vision, and life insurances / coverages, along with paid vacation leave, sick leave, and holidays. If insuring a spouse and two or more dependents, most City employees pay about $150 or less per month out-of-pocket for full coverage ; out-of-pocket costs may be lower based on coverage / plan choices.

The City's generous retirement package also gives you more control over your money . Instead of participating in Social Security, the City participates in "Social Security In-Lieu Program" (Municipal Employees Benefit Trust) in which the City contributes an amount equivalent to 6.2% of gross wages and the employee contributes another 6.2% of their wages. In addition, the City also offers the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), which is a traditional, defined-benefit pension plan - when you meet plan requirements and retire, you are guaranteed a certain monthly income for the rest of your life based on years of service and compensation. 457 accounts are also available with Roth (post-tax) and traditional (pre-tax) contributions allowed.

Regular employees receive 11 paid holidays per year and earn 9 hours per month for sick leave.

For more specific details regarding employee benefits go to the link below :

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

The City of Woodinville is an eligible employer in the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program. This federal program was created to assist full-time public service professionals in reducing their federal student loan debt burden.

Enter the year you received your Washington State Professional Engineer License?

Which of the following best represents your level of completed education. (Education details must be included in your application).

Select a response that reflects your years of experience (this experience must be shown in your work experience).

In order for your application to be considered complete, a cover letter and resume must be attached. Have you attached both documents?

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Salary : $136,151 - $172,273