Capital Project Manager IV

Port of Seattle; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid vacation

Pension/retirement plans

Hybrid work options

Job summary

The Port of Seattle is seeking a Capital Project Manager IV to lead large multi-component civil construction programs at SEA. You will direct project work teams across disciplines, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies on funding and permitting.

The role requires strong leadership, political savvy, and clear communication with diverse stakeholders. Equity and inclusion are central to the Port’s values, and you will mentor others while guiding

Qualifications

• Six years of construction project management experience.
• Two years of supervisory/lead/mentor experience.
• Experience with civil construction projects preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering.
• Certifications such as PMP, PE, RA, or CCM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-component capital projects of significant size and scope.
• Lead project teams representing multiple disciplines across complex programs.
• Navigate highly visible, politically sensitive projects and related funding/permitting processes.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to align budgets and schedules.

Skills

Construction PM experience

Supervisory/lead experience

Civil construction projects

Leadership and mentoring

Effective communication

Negotiation and stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management / architecture / engineering

PMP/ PE/ RA / CCM certification

Job description

As Capital Project Manager IV (CPM IV), you will be responsible for managing multi-component projects of significant size and scope. You will lead project work teams representing multiple disciplines will work on projects that may be highly visible, politically sensitive, controversial, and/or involve complicated or unique funding and permitting processes. This position will support the Landside program at SEA airport. Projects are largely civil in nature and include roadways, terminal curbside, site development, and parking, rental car, and ground transportation facilities.

Who you are:

• Experienced – You have six (6) years of construction project management experience, to include two (2) years of supervisory/lead/mentor experience including leading a project or process.
• Desired – We hope that you have experience with civil construction projects. We also hope that you have a bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering and are certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Program Manager– You are an expert of project principles, engineering and architectural practices and procedures, and managing multiple project budgets and schedules. You are also an expert of federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and related regulations, guidelines, and procedures as they relate to capital construction projects.
• Politically Savvy– You have the ability to present and explain program/project information that may be controversial or politically sensitive.
• Effective Communicator– You possess both strong written and verbal skills including the ability to negotiate and present to varying audiences. Your interpersonal communication skills allow you to work with a diverse group of sponsors and stakeholders.
• Relationship Builder– You have well-developed conflict resolution and facilitation skills including working effectively with people at all levels of the organization and elected officials.

What Else You Need To Know

• Driver’s License – You will need a valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one. This is required to travel locally to construction project sites located on the landside at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. You may be occasionally required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may be occasionally required to work during emergencies.
• Work Environment – The position is primarily based in an office environment, with regular visits to job sites. Job-site work may involve exposure to inclement weather, high noise levels, hazardous materials, work at heights, and/or confined spaces. This position operates in a hybrid/in-office work environment, with the specific work arrangement determined at Management’s discretion.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.

Why you'll love it here:

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Why the Port of Seattle:

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.

Minimum Salary: 143,338.00 Maximum Salary: 193,930.00