Public Works Capital Projects Lead

City of Kent, Washington; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

The City of Kent, Washington seeks a Capital Projects Manager to lead management of complex capital improvement construction projects. You will be the City’s primary on-site representative, overseeing contractors, inspecting work, administering contracts, resolving issues, tracking progress, and ensuring compliance with city codes and contract requirements.

You will guide multiple public works and heavy civil projects, coordinating with engineers, consultants, inspectors, utility partners,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years in public works or heavy civil construction.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making in field settings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as City’s on-site representative, overseeing contractors and inspecting work.
• Administer contracts, resolve issues, and track progress to ensure compliance with codes and requirements.
• Manage schedules and budgets, lead progress meetings, and negotiate changes as needed.
• Coordinate design reviews, quality control, and regulatory compliance across multiple projects.
• Engage with engineers, inspectors, utility partners, property owners, and community stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Leadership

Communication

Contract administration

Public works

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Job description

The City of Kent, Washington seeks a Capital Projects Manager to lead management of complex capital improvement construction projects. You will be the City’s primary on-site representative, overseeing contractors, inspecting work, administering contracts, resolving issues, tracking progress, and ensuring compliance with city codes and contract requirements.

You will guide multiple public works and heavy civil projects, coordinating with engineers, consultants, inspectors, utility partners,