Position Description
Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.
The Capital Projects Coordinator is responsible for the service territory wide streetlight LED conversion program. This includes identifying and replacing non-converted lights and researching, analyzing, field testing and implementing the next generation system wide streetlight upgrade. Other duties include, budgeting, streetlight controls, material standards, vendor and supplier management, community engagement, green tickets, glare complaints, and the annual contact voltage testing program. This position will report to the Engineering Capital Projects Manager.
Job Responsibilities
Here Is More About What You’ll Be Doing

• Attends planning meetings to determine objectives, program plans and project scopes.
• Develops and negotiates schedules for design and construction, monitors and coordinates activities of contractors, consultants, committees, community organizations, and users during construc­tion.
• Coordinates consultant selection process. Prepares, negotiates and administers consultant agreements.
• Develops contract and project specifications and negotiates contracts for design and con­struction of projects.
• Coordinates review of design and construction work performed by consul­tants and contrac­tors.
• Monitors and evaluates project construction and costs to monitor progress and ensure compliance to specifications and budgetary restrictions.
• Authorizes payments to contractors.
• Prepares and processes change orders.
• Verifies accuracy of product and service invoices and project accounting.
• Coordinates project closeout and budget reconciliation and evaluation.
• Plans complex capital improvement and other City funded/sponsored projects by preparing necessary documents, providing description of project objectives, participant responsibilities, project description and project methodologies.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, advertisements, and official docu­ments and gives presentations.
• Plans and develops a citizen participation plan to inform and explain project objectives and answer questions from the public, media and other agencies.
• Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned

QualificationsRequired Qualifications: In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has: Requires a minimum of three years project or construction management or related experience and a Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, Urban Planning or related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• Strong knowledge of the PM framework,
• Knowledge of vendor and supplier management
• Experience with Microsoft office products and other typical office programs
• Experience using WAMS and UI Planner.
• Effective intradepartmental and community communication skills, highly organized and responsible.
• Team oriented
• Accountability and initiative with job responsibilities.

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.
Additional Information
The full salary range for this position is $51.94 to $60.71 per hour.
Application ProcessPlease Submit The Following With Your Online Application

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.
• Failure to provide the above mentioned attachments may result in the removal from consideration*

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light 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. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA , people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
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.
Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers