Senior Program Manager, Infrastructure & Interagency (Hybrid)

Seattle Public Utilities; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Generous benefits package

City pension plan

Job summary

Seattle Public Utilities is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Sr. Civil Engineer) to lead complex interagency and SPU-initiated projects delivering water, drainage, and wastewater improvements in Seattle and the region.

The role requires strong technical leadership, regulatory awareness, and collaboration across departments and partners, with a hybrid work schedule and eligibility for SPU benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional civil engineering experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology; equivalent background.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex infrastructure projects across agencies.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Provide technical and strategic leadership.
• Develop SPU project teams and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with PMBOK, cost management, and risk practices.
• Foster interagency collaboration and public engagement.

Skills

Project management

Interagency collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Contract management

Technical leadership

Infrastructure projects

Communication

Negotiation

Financial management

Regulatory permitting

Utility operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Seattle Public Utilities is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Sr. Civil Engineer) to lead complex interagency and SPU-initiated projects delivering water, drainage, and wastewater improvements in Seattle and the region.

The role requires strong technical leadership, regulatory awareness, and collaboration across departments and partners, with a hybrid work schedule and eligibility for SPU benefits.