Street Improvement Permit Project Manager (Civil Engineering Specialist, Senior)

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The City of Seattle's Department of Transportation (SDOT) is seeking a Street Improvement Permit (SIP) Project Manager to lead major permit projects and coordinate with city agencies and private developers to ensure timely permit approvals. You will oversee scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring compliance with land use requirements.

Ideal candidates have at least four years of civil engineering experience, strong plan review skills, and the ability to manage meetings and complex

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or two years of college coursework in engineering and construction technology.
• At least four years of civil engineering experience.
• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
• Though not requirements, strong candidates will have permitting and plan review experience, ability to read construction plans, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Street Use Division's Major Permit Project Manager, tracking and overseeing the development of public and private agency projects through the SDOT permitting system.
• Act as liaison between external agencies and SDOT for projects requiring SDOT permitting.
• Collaborate with SDOT staff to develop and revise technical and business-related policies or processes.
• Assist with scheduling and facilitating design guidance meetings and preconstruction meetings.
• Work in a multicultural workplace, emphasizing communication for cooperation, collaboration, and inclusiveness to support department goals.

Skills

Civil eng experience

Reading construction plans

Permitting & plan review

Meeting management

Oral & written comms

Org & time management

MS Office/Bluebeam

Education

Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or 2 years of college coursework in engineering & construction technology

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone—together!

Street Improvement Permit (SIP) Project Manager

This critical position will focus on reviewing major Street Improvement Permits related to private and public development projects triggered due to Seattle land use code requirements and other SDOT right of way opening and restoration requirements. The position manages projects through the SDOT permitting process and serves as part of a project team with SDOT and other city departments and divisions to successfully complete plan review and design phase coordination and permit approval.

• Serve as the Street Use Division's Major Permit Project Manager, tracking and overseeing the development of public and private agency projects through the SDOT permitting system, managing scope, schedule, and budget as necessary for successful delivery of the permits and provide construction oversight.
• Serve as a liaison between external agencies and SDOT in the coordination and development of projects requiring SDOT permitting.
• Work with SDOT staff on developing and revising both technical and business-related policies or processes as needed.
• Assist with scheduling and facilitating design guidance meetings and preconstruction meetings.
• Work in a multicultural workplace and with diverse customers, emphasizing communication for cooperation, collaboration, and inclusiveness in support of department goals to promote diversity and social justice.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or two years of college level coursework in engineering and construction technology.

Experience:

• At least Four (4) years of civil engineering experience.

OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

License, Certification:

• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:

• At least one year of experience working with permitting and plan review processes.
• Proficient in reading construction plans, interpreting and articulating applicable codes, ordinances, and rules and regulations to internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated meeting management skills including the ability to negotiate, mediate, and facilitate contentious issues to a satisfactory conclusion within a charged atmosphere.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and effectiveness in terms of work assignments with strict timelines and constantly changing priorities.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while keeping supervisors informed of progress and issues.
• Strong organizational, time management, and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook; knowledge of Bluebeam.
• Ability to work successfully with, value, and manage individuals and groups at all levels of the organization with diverse views, backgrounds and interests

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days of work is completed in a City office, and 2 days of work is completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week.

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including professional work and education verifications, pre-placement physical exam, and full driver's abstract.

This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The full salary range for this position is $62.79 - $70.35 per hour.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Adam Sallean and [e-mail]

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits

Who May Apply:

This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided upon request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.