CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - SEWER UTILITY

Kitsap County, WA; Poulsbo (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Kitsap County Public Works seeks a Construction Manager to oversee major sewer utility capital improvements from planning through bidding, construction, and contract administration. You will supervise engineers and staff, coordinate with consultants, contractors, and the public, and ensure projects meet federal, state, and county standards.

You will guide planning, design coordination, bidding, and construction activities while reviewing plans and submittals and ensuring timely reporting for

Qualifications

• Public sector project management experience is preferred.
• PE license or eligibility is preferred.
• CMAA certification is preferred.
• DBIA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise engineering and support staff, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
• Manage capital construction contracts, including scope, schedule, budget, negotiations, and documentation.
• Oversee project planning, design coordination, bidding, and construction activities.
• Coordinate with State agencies, County departments, utilities, contractors, and the public.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and contract requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and review engineering studies, plans, specifications, and submittals.
• Monitor contractor performance, documentation, schedules, inspections, and payment requests.
• Prepare project reports, exhibits, and presentations for public meetings and stakeholders.
• Respond to inquiries and support resolution of project-related issues or concerns.

Skills

Public sector project management

Professional Engineer (PE) license

CMAA Certification

DBIA Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering; construction management; or related field

Associate’s degree with seven years’ experience including supervision and contract administration

Nine years’ progressively responsible civil engineering experience with supervision and contract administration

Job description

Ready to lead complex, high-impact construction projects that serve thousands and protect public health and the environment? Public Works is seeking a skilled Construction Manager to guide critical Sewer Utility capital improvements from planning and design through bidding, construction, and contract administration. In this role, you’ll oversee major sewer infrastructure projects that support our growing community, supervise a talented team of engineers and support staff, and ensure every project meets Federal, State, and County standards. Working closely with consultants, contractors, partner agencies, and the public, you’ll play a key role in delivering reliable, high-quality infrastructure for years to come.

As the Construction Manager, you will:

• Lead and supervise engineering and support staff, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
• Manage capital construction contracts, including scope, schedule, budget, negotiations, and documentation.
• Oversee project planning, design coordination, bidding, and construction activities.
• Coordinate with State agencies, County departments, utilities, contractors, and the public.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and contract requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and review engineering studies, plans, specifications, and submittals.
• Monitor contractor performance, documentation, schedules, inspections, and payment requests.
• Prepare project reports, exhibits, and presentations for public meetings and stakeholders.
• Respond to inquiries and support resolution of project-related issues or concerns.

What you bring: (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering; construction management; or a closely related field AND five years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, including at least two years of supervision and one year of contract administration; OR
• Associate’s degree in a closely related field AND seven years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, including at least two years of supervision and one year of contract administration; OR
• Nine years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, including at least two years of supervision and one year of contract administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing public-sector or government construction projects.
• Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Certified Construction Manager (CMAA).
• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification.

Driving Requirements

The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as: Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle.

Equal Opportunity Employment

• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position, and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
• Flexible hours are available, as approved by management.