Assistant Capital Projects Coordinator

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 Project Controls Group is an Org Unit within the Project Delivery Division, responsible for monitoring all projects within the Division using scheduling, reporting, and financial management tools to assist Project Managers in budgeting, tracking, and reporting of projects and programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring all agreements to ensure invoicing and contract scope is met.
• Ensuring that procurement requests are accurately entered into the procurement portal.
• Scheduling and authorizing timely payments on projects within the division.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of project or construction management or related experience.
• 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).
• Experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background) is a plus.
• Proficiency in project management software like Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools like Power BI, Tableau, and advanced Excel.
• Understanding and application of earned value management (EVM) techniques for measuring project performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for collaborating with project teams and communicating with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address project issues proactively.
• The ability to read and evaluate contract documents.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Leadership and collaboration skills for working effectively with various teams.
• CCM, PMP, or EVP certifications are a plus.

Benefits

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.

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $52.04 to $60.59 per hour.

Additional Information

Seattle City Light is committed to reliable service during emergencies. Through our Emergency Response Program, each employee is assigned a role—usually aligned with their regular duties—to support emergency operations. Your participation is required and vital to helping the utility stay prepared and serve our community when it matters most.