Public Infrastructure Capital Projects Lead

Kitsap County; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Kitsap County seeks a Capital Project Manager to lead major county infrastructure projects across buildings, utilities, and facilities. You will supervise multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, schedules, and budgets, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Strong communication with elected officials and stakeholders is essential, as is advanced procurement knowledge and contract oversight for public works initiatives.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer in WA or comity in progress.
• Bachelor's degree in civil/mechanical/electrical engineering.
• 2+ years supervisory or lead experience.
• 6+ years in municipal infrastructure/public buildings.
• Experience with public-sector procurement and contracts.
• PM/CM credentials (PMP or CMAA) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive capital construction projects from concept to completion.
• Lead multidisciplinary infrastructure projects for county assets.
• Coordinate internal engineers, technicians, and external contractors.
• Present technical updates to elected officials and committees.
• Shape procurement strategy; prepare RFQs/RFPs and bids.
• Build and mentor high-performing project delivery teams.

Skills

PE license

Leadership

Communication

Public engagement

Contract oversight

Education

Bachelor's in civil/mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

Procurement & contracting

Job description

Kitsap County seeks a Capital Project Manager to lead major county infrastructure projects across buildings, utilities, and facilities. You will supervise multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, schedules, and budgets, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Strong communication with elected officials and stakeholders is essential, as is advanced procurement knowledge and contract oversight for public works initiatives.