Public Works Project Manager 2 (OPEN & PRMOTIONAL) bei Spokane County, WA

About the Department

This position works 40 hours per week. 

The position allocated to this class is responsible for planning and managing multiple high-priority and complex programs and/or projects within the Public Works Department.  Work requires considerable project management, supervisory and technical skills.   This position may be focused on program development, process improvement, or a portfolio of projects, and may span from inception through completion. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of the Senior Leadership, or designee.  This position typically has supervisory responsibilities, and is expected to provide leadership and direction to lower level project managers and professional staff.

WHO MAY APPLY:  This recruitment is open to all Spokane County employees in a position covered by the Public Works Guild and all other applicants meeting the minimum requirements.

TOTAL COMPENSATION: $101,797 - $141,793 annually. Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

Position Duties

• Leads the planning and implementation activities for multi-faceted projects and programs that typically involve coordination and considerable interaction with County staff, governmental and community agencies, community groups, the general public, etc.
• Follows defined project management methodology to achieve positive results.
• Facilitates the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables.  
• Writes and reviews project specifications.
• Defines program and/or project tasks and resource requirements.
• Determines composition of team and assigns work to team members.
• Oversees development of full-scale project plans.
• Implements and manages project changes and interventions to achieve project goals.
• Directs the assembling, review and maintenance of all pertinent documentation.
• Estimates and manages program and/or project budget and resource allocation.
• Prepares detailed cost estimates as needed.
• Plans and schedules project timelines.
• Tracks project deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Provides leadership, direction, and support to project team.
• Trains others on project management skills.
• Oversees the implementation of quality assurance measures for program and/or project portfolio.
• Monitors and reports on progress of the project to all stakeholders.
• Identifies, tracks, manages and mitigates risk.
• Briefs the Board of County Commissioners at key milestones or as otherwise appropriate.
• Escalates issues when necessary to ensure minimal impact to quality, budget, and timeline.
• Maintains project compliance in each aspect of project.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Six (6) years of experience managing public works projects.
• An additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted, on a year-for-year basis, for the education requirement.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is desirable.
• Possession of a valid Washington Driver's License at time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of standard procedures used in completion of projects, including quality control.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of operations and requirements for the assigned department or area.
• Knowledge of finance and budgeting for purposes of project management.
• Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Skilled in critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related computer software applications.
• Skilled in applying effective customer service techniques.
• Skilled in interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills. 
• Skilled in planning and organizing. 
• Skilled in department or area operating processes, computer applications, operating systems and current technologies.
• Ability to plan, organize, lead and manage complex and multiple projects from start to finish. 
• Ability to plan, assign, schedule, direct and evaluate the work of others.
• Ability to research legal documents, codes, and regulations. 
• Ability to review and evaluate the work of others and provide advice and assistance on work improvements.
• Ability to write reports and other documents in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to organize work tasks to complete projects in accordance with established deadlines.
• Ability to use sound judgment and work effectively with only general supervision.
• Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and calm manner and explain technical materials, when necessary, in an understandable manner.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly stressful environment.