Senior Capital Projects Manager – Waterfront & Cleanups

Port of Seattle; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Holidays

Pension/Retirement plans

Getting to Work

Parental Leave

Development

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Work-Life Balance

Mission Driven

Job summary

Port of Seattle is seeking a Capital Project Manager V to lead complex, high-visibility projects within the Waterfront Project Management group. You will act as a technical expert, overseeing environmental cleanup and natural resource restoration projects, and steer design-build and GCCM delivery methods.

You will manage budgets, schedules, risk, and stakeholder engagement across contractors, agencies, and local communities, while mentoring staff and aligning programs with equity and strategic

Qualifications

• Eight years PM experience, including three years of supervisory/lead roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in CM/engineering/architecture/business or environmental science.
• PMP/PE/RA/CCM or equivalent credentials preferred.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive leadership.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, visible capital projects using Design-Build or GCCM.
• Coordinate with contractors for access, prequalification, and bidding.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and design options to stay on plan.
• Engage with agencies, customers, tenants, and communities to build support.
• Develop and manage consultant contracts, budgets, and funding strategies.
• Assess risks and develop contingency plans for scope, budget, or schedule.
• Supervise project managers and staff, implementing policies and performance measures.

Skills

Construction PM experience

Supervisory/leadership experience

Equity and inclusion

Leadership/mentoring coaching

Political savvy

Strategic project delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/engineering/architecture/business/environmental science

PMI PMP/PE/RA/CCM credential

CERCLA cleanup experience

Job description

Port of Seattle is seeking a Capital Project Manager V to lead complex, high-visibility projects within the Waterfront Project Management group. You will act as a technical expert, overseeing environmental cleanup and natural resource restoration projects, and steer design-build and GCCM delivery methods.

You will manage budgets, schedules, risk, and stakeholder engagement across contractors, agencies, and local communities, while mentoring staff and aligning programs with equity and strategic