Capital Projects Manager

About the role

The City of Kent is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Capital Projects Manager to lead the management of complex capital improvement construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the City’s primary representative on job sites, overseeing contractors, inspecting work, administering contracts, resolving issues, tracking progress, and ensuring full compliance with City codes, standards, and contract requirements.
• Guide multiple public works and heavy civil projects throughout their construction.
• Coordinate closely with engineers, consultants, inspectors, utility partners, property owners, and community stakeholders.
• Manage schedules and budgets.
• Lead progress meetings.
• Negotiate change orders.
• Collaborate on design reviews.
• Ensure quality control and regulatory compliance across a wide range of infrastructure improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible public works or heavy civil construction experience.

Skills

• Strong construction management expertise.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Confidence to make informed decisions in the field.

Benefits

• Full-time, benefited position (non‑union).
• All City of Kent employees and external candidates are eligible to apply.
• For a detailed listing of benefits, see Employee Benefits.

Pay

Salary: $9,763.00 – $11,892.00 per month, depending on experience.

Schedule

Full-time.