Project Manager - Public Works

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Serves as the primary project manager for assigned City projects, ensuring compliance with applicable funding sources, regulations, and City standards. Also coordinates the review and approval process for private development projects to ensure conformance with City engineering requirements and facilitates pre-construction and permitting activities. This classification description reflects the general concept and intent of the classification and should not be construed as a detailed statement of all the work requirements that may be inherent in a position. QUALIFICATIONS: Five years of increasingly responsible project management experience on public works projects is required. Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, construction management or a related field is preferred. Project Management Certification is preferred for applicants without a college degree. Experience managing local agency public works projects with state or federal funding preferred. Valid Washington State driver’s license is required with acceptable driving record. BENEFITS: Vacation and Sick leave accruals, 12 paid Holidays which includes one (1) floating holiday Up to two (2) weeks executive leave annually Medical, dental and vision insurance options City paid $105,000 life insurance Long-term disability plan Washington State Retirement Systems (PERS) Participation in VEBA (Health Reimbursement Account) Employee Assistance Program Choice of two (2) Employee contributed Deferred Compensation Plans APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply please submit a City of Centralia employment application which can be found here along with a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Office, PO Box 609 /118 W Maple, Centralia, WA 98531 or e-mail jobapplications@cityofcentralia.com. Open until filled, first review of applications will on August 5, 2026. NOTE: Resumes may be submitted, but will NOT be accepted in lieu of the City’s application form. Documents: Job description and job application Voluntary Affirmative Action Questionnaire Miscellaneous Information The City of Centralia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and access regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabled veteran status, veteran status, physical, mental or sensory disability. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City will provide reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities during the selection process, if requested. Please notify Personnel of the accommodation needed, preferably at the time of applying. Only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States are eligible for employment. All new employees will be required to complete and sign an Employment Eligibility Verification form and present documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility. Job Details Category Centralia Employment Status Open Posted July 23, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled Attached Files Job Posting Project Manager - Public Works - 2026 Voluntary Affirmative Action Questionnaire Tools Download ApplicationEmail ApplicationAffirmative Action Questionnaire Steps 1. Listing Information This section is complete2. Job Details This section is complete3. Preview and Submit This section is complete Listing Information Category* Advertising and PR Services Aerospace and Defense Banking Business Services Computer/IT Services Construction Education Engineering Services Financial Services Government and Military Healthcare Services Insurance Internet Services Nonprofit Other/Not Classified Printing and Publishing Real Estate Restaurant/Food Services Retail Choose from Full List Display* Display Starts: August 2026 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 QUALIFICATIONS: Five years of increasingly responsible project management experience on public works projects is required. Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, construction management or a related field is preferred. Project Management Certification is preferred for applicants without a college degree. Experience managing local agency public works projects with state or federal funding preferred. Valid Washington State driver’s license is required with acceptable driving record. Job Description And Job Application Voluntary Affirmative Action Questionnaire Miscellaneous Information The City of Centralia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and access regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabled veteran status, veteran status, physical, mental or sensory disability. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City will provide reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities during the selection process, if requested. Please notify Personnel of the accommodation needed, preferably at the time of applying. Only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States are eligible for employment. All new employees will be required to complete and sign an Employment Eligibility Verification form and present documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility.