Capital Improvement Project Manager

About the role

The City of Woodinville seeks a skilled Capital Improvement Project Manager to oversee and manage the Capital Improvement Program division of the Public Works Department. This position will assist the Public Works Director in managing and overseeing a variety of high-profile projects and programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the construction of City infrastructure projects, including parks, streets, utilities, and facilities.
• Inspects work, verifies contract quantities, reviews progress, and approves payments, change orders, and punch list development.
• Captures input and feedback from Development Permit Review Manager and permit review staff regarding project impacts where development projects may impact capital projects, including project design and scheduling.
• Coordinates the selection of design consultants; meets schedule and budget objectives for assigned projects/programs; supervises activities of assigned engineering and support staff and contractors.
• Manages or performs all aspects of assigned capital project development and construction, including in-house design, consultant design, and acquisition and utilization of grant/City/developer funds to design and construct projects.
• Prepares and reviews environmental documents and permit applications for capital projects as necessary. Coordinates with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and tracks project compliance.
• Develops and implements systems to track project performance, monitor budgets, and report on progress. Works closely with accounting to track expenses, review invoices, and approve payments for contractors and consultants.
• Ensures proper documentation and reporting of CIP project status, including funding and expense reports.
• Sets up and maintains an effective system of communication inside and outside the City organization and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others.
• Represents the City at various meetings to obtain and provide information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Ten years of increasingly responsible engineering experience.
• Five years supervising other professional engineers.
• Washington State Professional Engineer License in Civil Engineering required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of professional engineering concepts, techniques, and practices.
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of municipal public works management.
• Project or program engineering, construction, traffic, surface water, or other specialty area methods and materials.
• Theory, principles, regulations, and practices of design and field activities of public works projects.
• Methods and techniques of field inspection, surveying, drafting, and design.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles and practices of negotiation.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Grant applications and administration.
• Applicable software and data processing applications.
• Cost analysis, and principles and practices of contract management.

Skills and Behaviors

• Properly and innovatively apply professional engineering concepts, techniques, and practices.
• Properly and innovatively apply modern management concepts, techniques, and practices.
• Learn City policies and procedures.
• Inspect work for completeness and proper work methods.
• Oversee City capital improvement projects.
• Oversee, direct, coordinate, and monitor work of consultants and other project staff.
• Manage multiple complex projects and/or programs with strict deadlines and limited direction.
• Work independently or with a team.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
• Organize and conduct analytical studies and surveys to substantiate plans, findings, and recommendations related to public facilities/programs.
• Prepare complex reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Apply mathematical concepts, such as statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, geometry, trigonometry, etc.
• Use independent judgement and initiative in developing solutions to problems.
• Interact professionally with various levels of employees, officials, and customers.
• Utilize applicable software and data processing applications.
• Understand instructions, numerical aptitude, problem-solving, initiative, analytic ability, memory, concentration, and exercising sound judgment.
• Display patience and persuasiveness when interacting with others.

Benefits

The City of Woodinville offers a competitive compensation and benefits program designed to support employee well-being and professional growth. Learn more about the benefits at the City of Woodinville.