Environmental Compliance & Capital Projects Lead

City-of-Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule opportunities

Family-friendly and multicultural work

Generous benefits package

Free Orca Pass

City pension plan with employer/worker

Growth opportunities

Job summary

City of Seattle seeks a seasoned program manager to lead solid waste capital improvement projects and regulatory compliance efforts. The role oversees cross‑divisional collaboration and coordination with external agencies, ensuring timely, safe, and compliant project delivery.

The ideal candidate drives staff development, strategic decision‑making, and robust stakeholder engagement while maintaining high standards of quality and accountability within SPU.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience with capital improvement projects and regulatory compliance, or other related project management experience, including prior supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field, or two additional years of relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multicultural workforce serving a diverse customer base.
• Responsive, adept, and flexible in working under pressure and with changing priorities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Leadership skills with a track record of team development and creating a strong work culture.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Experience leading teams successfully on solid waste infrastructure projects and regulatory work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute solid waste capital improvements with other divisions, departments, outside agencies and the public.
• Ensure deliverables meet cost, schedule, scope, quality and risk per SPU procedures and stage-gate processes.
• Provide coaching, oversight and support to staff.
• Administer SPU's regulatory agreements with Ecology, the EPA and other regulators.
• Set priorities for division work and allocate resources to meet high-priority needs.
• Advise on project delivery approaches and scheduling; engage communities as needed.
• Provide technical support and interpret regulatory requirements; represent the branch in interdepartmental teams.
• Support public involvement as part of CIP design to inform customers about impacts.
• Establish and oversee quality control and QA processes; pursue continuous improvement.

Skills

Multicultural communication

Leadership

Team development

Decision-making

Influence & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/public administration or related field

Job description

City of Seattle seeks a seasoned program manager to lead solid waste capital improvement projects and regulatory compliance efforts. The role oversees cross‑divisional collaboration and coordination with external agencies, ensuring timely, safe, and compliant project delivery.

The ideal candidate drives staff development, strategic decision‑making, and robust stakeholder engagement while maintaining high standards of quality and accountability within SPU.