Capital Project Manager II

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

King County seeks a Capital Project Manager II to support major CIP efforts within the Solid Waste Division. You’ll guide projects through scope, schedule, budget, procurement, design and construction, coordinating with engineers, consultants, and stakeholders to deliver reliable, sustainable infrastructure for the region.

The role offers growth, equity alignment, and a path to advanced project leadership in a dynamic public sector setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 1 year of lead design/construction project management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple complex projects and deliverables on schedule.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal communication across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor costs and schedules; manage deviations in scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with engineers, consultants, and stakeholders; document requirements and decisions.
• Develop procurement plans and contract change documents; manage closeout.
• Create PM plans, baselines, change documentation, and performance reporting.
• Organize project work and resources; support senior PMs with scope and risk.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Present technical information to teams, landowners, and officials.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in PM/related field

1 year PM lead experience

Collaborative teamwork

Organizing and planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management, construction management, engineering, business administration, or closely related field

Job description

Capital Project Manager II

Salary
$102,526.94 - $129,958.82 Annually

Location
King Street Center - 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA

Job Type
Career Service (Exec)

Job Number
2026SS27597

Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division
SWD -Solid Waste

FLSA
Exempt

Bargaining Unit
C1 : PROTEC17-DES, DLS, DNRP

Full- or Part-Time
Full Time

Hours/Week
40 hours/week

Summary

Looking for a project management role where you can grow your career and make a lasting impact? The Capital Project Manager II position with the King County Solid Waste Division (SWD) could be your fit.

In this role, you'll support SWD's capital improvement program by providing project management for large capital projects and contracts. As part of the SWD Project Management Office (PMO), you'll join a team of motivated project managers and engage stakeholders across all SWD's lines of business working on regional public infrastructure projects at the forefront of environmental leadership. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of projects, access excellent training and career-development pathways, and work alongside collaborative colleagues on complex, rewarding work that delivers long-term environmental benefits to the region.

We are filling two Career Service positions and may use this recruitment to create a list of candidates for any potential vacancies in similar positions in the following 6 months.

About this Role:

The Capital Project Manager II supports major capital improvement projects across the Solid Waste Division, including work on the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, Recycling and Transfer Station Program, and asset management initiatives. In this role, you’ll guide projects through the full lifecycle—from defining scope, schedule, and budget to procuring and managing consultants, overseeing design and construction, and coordinating with engineers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to deliver reliable and sustainable infrastructure for the region.

In this role, you'll collaborate with and support a team of highly motivated project managers leading a portfolio of large, complex capital improvement projects (CIPs), and you may lead smaller-scale CIPs of your own. It's an opportunity to take on substantive, multifaceted work while building a deep, well-rounded project management career.

As a Capital Project Manager II, you'll be challenged to develop and support:

• Project forecasting and budgeting
• Complex scheduling
• Managing stakeholderswith competing needs
• Managing project risk
• Public works procurementprocesses
• Managing project scope
• Meeting King County green building and equity and social justice goals
• Working closely with cross-functional teams

About the Team:

Members of the Solid Waste Division Project Management Office (PMO) lead and support capital projects that maintain and improve SWD’s core assets—including transfer stations, drop boxes, the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, and other essential systems that enable reliable, sustainable service for the region. Our section leads the Division's project management efforts across a diverse portfolio, guiding project teams, consultants, contractors, and technical and program staff to deliver projects seamlessly by integrating organizational and sponsor requirements.

This work sits at the heart of SWD's mission: managing the region's solid waste in a way that protects public health and the environment. The PMO is a collaborative, supportive team that brings King County's equity and social justice commitments into every project—engaging affected communities, advancing green building practices, and ensuring our capital investments deliver lasting, equitable benefits across the region.

Commitment to Equity, Racial, and Social Justice:

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees.

In this Performance Analyst position, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment athttp://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Job Duties

What You Will De Doing:

• Monitor project costs and schedules; control deviations to scope, schedule, and budget throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, supervisors, consultants, and stakeholders; document assumptions, requirements, and decisions.
• Develop procurement management plans, procurement and contract change documents, payment review documentation, and procurement closeout.
• Develop project management plans, baselines, scope change documentation, variance analysis, and work performance reporting.
• Organize and manage project work and resources.
• Under senior project manager’s and supervisor’s, develop and monitor project scope, schedule, budget, risk, stakeholders, and contracts.
• Integrate activities with construction management, operations, program staff, consultants, and engineering teams to support seamless project delivery.
• Participate in diverse teams on multiple high-priority, complex capital projects; foster productive team dynamics and resolve conflicts as they arise.
• Communicate complex issues clearly to staff, agencies, management, and the public.
• Support senior project managers in preparing and presenting technical information to project teams, landowners, elected officials, and other jurisdictions.
• Procure and manage consultants and contractors per King County procurement policies.
• Apply project management industry standards and SWD Project Manager manual requirements across assigned workload.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in project management, construction management, engineering, business administration or a closely related field, with a minimum one (1) year of design and construction project management lead work experience OR a combination of other relevant skills, knowledge, and experiences to competently carry out the job duties of this position.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple complex projects simultaneously and produce high-quality deliverables in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of professional disciplines and individuals with diverse backgrounds in dynamic team settings and utilize strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizing, planning, and process management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem and conflict resolution skills

Competencies You Bring:

• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

It Would be Great if You Also Bring:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Project manager experience with public works projects
• Certificate Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Work Location: The Project Management team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week; Mon – Fri, core hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.

Union Representation: This position is represented by Protec Local 17.

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

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