Capital Project Manager V

Port of Seattle; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Holidays

Pension/Retirement plans

Getting to Work

Parental Leave

Development

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Work-Life Balance

Mission Driven

Job summary

Port of Seattle is seeking a Capital Project Manager V to lead complex, high-visibility projects within the Waterfront Project Management group. You will act as a technical expert, overseeing environmental cleanup and natural resource restoration projects, and steer design-build and GCCM delivery methods.

You will manage budgets, schedules, risk, and stakeholder engagement across contractors, agencies, and local communities, while mentoring staff and aligning programs with equity and strategic

Qualifications

• Eight years PM experience, including three years of supervisory/lead roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in CM/engineering/architecture/business or environmental science.
• PMP/PE/RA/CCM or equivalent credentials preferred.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive leadership.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, visible capital projects using Design-Build or GCCM.
• Coordinate with contractors for access, prequalification, and bidding.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and design options to stay on plan.
• Engage with agencies, customers, tenants, and communities to build support.
• Develop and manage consultant contracts, budgets, and funding strategies.
• Assess risks and develop contingency plans for scope, budget, or schedule.
• Supervise project managers and staff, implementing policies and performance measures.

Skills

Construction PM experience

Supervisory/leadership experience

Equity and inclusion

Leadership/mentoring coaching

Political savvy

Strategic project delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/engineering/architecture/business/environmental science

PMI PMP/PE/RA/CCM credential

CERCLA cleanup experience

Job description

Some of what you'll be doing:

As Capital Project Manager V in the Waterfront Project Management Group, you will serve as a technical expert and provide leadership on complex, highly visible, or politically sensitive capital projects, including major environmental cleanup and natural resource restoration projects.

• You will manage complex, highly visible, or politically sensitive capital construction projects, including environmental cleanup and natural resource restoration projects, using alternative public works delivery methods such as Design-Build and General Contractor/Construction Manager (GCCM).
• You will coordinate with project delivery contractors to ensure timely access to seaport sites for investigations and oversee subcontractor outreach, prequalification, and trade bidding activities that occur prior to establishing the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) or Maximum Allowable Construction Cost (MACC).
• You will monitor design development, budgets, schedules, and contractor-proposed design and cost options to ensure projects remain on track and within approved funding targets.
• You will coordinate with contractors, the Port, and external agencies to support project delivery, including permitting, inspections, testing, and occupancy requirements.
• You will engage and collaborate with contractors, agencies, customers, tenants, affected communities, and other stakeholders to build support, resolve issues, and advance project objectives.
• You will develop, negotiate, and manage consultant contracts, project budgets, funding strategies, schedules, and construction phasing plans.
• You will assess and mitigate project risks, develop contingency plans, and address complex funding, permitting, design, and construction challenges that may impact project scope, budget, schedule, or delivery.
• You will supervise, mentor, and develop project managers and staff, while implementing policies, procedures, initiatives, and performance measures that enhance project delivery and operational effectiveness.

Who you are:

• Experienced – You have eight (8) years of construction project management experience, to include three (3) years of supervisory/lead/mentor experience including leading a project or process.
• Desired – We hope you have a bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, business administration or environmental science. We hope you are a Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA) and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM). We hope you have experience with cleanup projects performed under the federal Superfund law, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
• 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.
• Leader – You demonstrate leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills, with the ability to serve as an expert advisor, evaluate and develop project managers, and lead multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams, including in-house staff and consultants.
• Political Savvy – You are able to present and explain controversial or politically sensitive project and program information, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and exercise sound judgment in advancing organizational objectives.
• Strategic Project Delivery – You are an expert in project and program management, with a proven ability to lead complex projects, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, drive collaboration, resolve conflicts, and build productive relationships at all organizational levels, including with elected officials.

What else you need to know:

• 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 required to work during emergencies.
• Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting 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.
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within the first three months of employment.
• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Why you'll love it here:

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “ Collective Bargaining Agreement ” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• 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 .

Location: Downtown Seattle

Organization: Waterfront Project Management

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Minimum Salary: 157,674.00

Midpoint Salary: 213,322.00

The Port of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, knowing decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, regulations and ordinances. To help comply with all state and federal requirements, we appreciate you voluntarily answering the questions below. The information on this form will be kept confidential. Click https://www.portseattle.org/page/ethnicity-definitions for definitions and descriptions of the categories referenced below regarding Ethnicity and Race. Click https://www.portseattle.org/page/vevraa-information for information and definitions of the categories referenced below regarding Protected Veterans status.