Emergency Infrastructure Projects Lead

Seattle Public Utilities; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

City pension plan

Job summary

Seattle Public Utilities seeks a Capital Projects Coordinator to support emergency contracting across SPU assets, coordinating scoping, design, contracting, and construction with multiple teams.

The role requires 3+ years in project/construction management and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. A hybrid work schedule and strong collaboration across departments are offered, with a City pension and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years in project or construction management, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• OR: A combination of education, training, certification, and experience that provides the necessary background to perform the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects from initial scoping through design, contracting, construction, and closeout, ensuring schedule, budget, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare scopes of work, select and manage consultants, and oversee design development, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate and secure required permits, and provide project information to stakeholders, the public, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop project work plans, evaluate risks, communicate priorities, and support decision-making for governing bodies.
• Administer public works construction contracts, including inspections, RFIs, submittals, change orders, claims, and daily documentation.
• Review bids, negotiate contractor proposals, prepare cost estimates and collaborate with FAS on contract awards across multiple contracting methods.
• Coordinate with City departments, agencies, contractors, businesses, and community members while promoting safety and making field decisions.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

GIS analysis

MS Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GIS software

MS Office

Job description

Seattle Public Utilities seeks a Capital Projects Coordinator to support emergency contracting across SPU assets, coordinating scoping, design, contracting, and construction with multiple teams.

The role requires 3+ years in project/construction management and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. A hybrid work schedule and strong collaboration across departments are offered, with a City pension and benefits.