Hybrid Project Management Manager (Mgr. 3) bei City of Seattle, WA
City of Seattle, WA · Seattle, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
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About the Department
Are you passionate about leading teams that deliver impactful public infrastructure? Do you thrive in complex, fast-paced environments where collaboration and strategic thinking drive success?
If so, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) invites you to bring your leadership and project management expertise to a role that helps shape the future of our city’s infrastructure.
We are seeking an experienced, strategic leader to serve as a Capital Project Performance Manager (Mgr. 3). In this role, you will oversee a group of highly skilled professionals and supervisors working across eight integrated work units that form the backbone of SPU’s capital project delivery:
- Project Controls (schedule, cost tracking, risk management)
- Project Services (PPM system administration, cost accounting, governance)
- Public Works Contracting (bid document development and compliance)
- Standard Specifications (design and construction standards)
- Community Relations (project-based public engagement and communications)
- Cost Engineering (estimating, cost modeling, escalation analysis)
- Governance (funding, scope, and schedule approval and oversight)
- Permitting (regulatory coordination and approvals)
Together, these functions ensure SPU’s $1.9 billion Capital Improvement Program is delivered with precision, accountability, and transparency.
This position offers a unique opportunity to lead at the intersection of policy, process, and practice. You will be responsible for aligning technical services with department initiatives, improving delivery tools and systems, supporting cross-functional teams, and developing staff capacity at all levels.
If you’re ready to shape how capital projects are tracked, communicated, and delivered—this is the role for you.
About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
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SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.
We know work isn't only about what you do it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
- Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
- Generous benefits package
- Free Orca Pass
- City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
- Growth potential and advancement opportunities
Position Duties
In this role, you can expect to:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team of supervisors and technical professionals across eight work units: Project Controls, Project Services, Public Works Contracting, Standard Specifications, Community Relations, Cost Engineering, Governance, and Permitting. Promote workload balance, staff development, and a high-performance, service-oriented culture
- Oversee and integrate project support functions that enable successful project delivery. Assist project managers with establishing baselines, managing schedule and cost performance, streamlining permitting, and developing clear and complete bid documents to support public works contracting
- Ensure alignment with city, departmental, and regulatory priorities by coordinating with internal project teams, external permitting agencies, and community stakeholders. Support SPU’s commitment to equity, transparency, and community engagement in capital projects
- Apply project management tools and governance processes to monitor performance and risk across the capital delivery portfolio
- Contribute to strategic planning, continuous improvement, and CIP governance, with a focus on strengthening delivery systems, refining policies and procedures, and promoting consistency, accountability, and operational excellence across the capital program
*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.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: 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).
Experience: Five (5) years of (relevant) experience including two (2) years of prior supervisory experienceEducation Equivalency: In lieu of a bachelor's degree, Seven (7) years of relevant experience would be considered equivalent (there is no substitution for the required supervisory experience)
Desired Experience:
- Demonstrated leadership in supervising multidisciplinary technical teams, including experience managing supervisors or leads across diverse functional areas
- Strong working knowledge of capital project delivery processes, including project controls, scheduling, cost estimating, permitting, contracting, and governance
- Experience developing or implementing tools, templates, policies, and procedures to improve consistency and quality in project delivery
- Familiarity with public sector procurement and contracting requirements, particularly related to public works construction and consultant selection
- Proven ability to foster collaboration across internal departments, external agencies, and community stakeholders to support project success
- Proficiency with project management systems (e.g., PPM, Primavera, MS Project) and performance tracking tools to support portfolio oversight and reporting
- Ability to interpret and apply municipal code, standard specifications, and permitting regulations in support of project compliance
- Experience contributing to strategic planning, organizational change, or continuous improvement initiatives within a capital projects or infrastructure context
- Skilled at mentoring staff, supporting professional development, and creating inclusive, high-performing teams
- Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment
Other Qualifications
This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. City employees have the option to work remotely two days per week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle 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.
The full salary range for this position is: $124,758.00 - $187,105.68 Annually
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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
