Wastewater Capital Project Manager III
King County, WA
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Job summary
King County seeks a Capital Project Manager III to lead wastewater capital projects, including conveyance, pumps and treatment facilities. This hybrid role expects 3 days in person and 2 remote, with frequent work at West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle.
You will apply PMI standards to planning, execution, and control, develop scopes, budgets and schedules, and manage consultant contracts from initiation to closeout. A PMP is preferred.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum five years of capital project experience.
- Advanced knowledge of planning, budgeting, scheduling and contract administration.
Responsibilities
- Apply PMI standards to planning, execution, monitoring and closeout of capital projects.
- Develop work breakdown structures and manage scope, schedule and budget.
- Procure consultant contracts and negotiate changes.
- Lead cross‑disciplinary project teams through design and construction phases.
- Ensure QA/QC plans and ensure changes are properly documented.
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Job description
This position is open to The general public and King County Employees. The Wastewater Treatment Division’s Project Management unit has one Career Service, Full-Time (FTE) positions available for a Capital Project Manager III (CPMIII). This is a hybrid positions with the expectation of 3-days/week in person and 2-days/week remote, or as dictated by business needs/work requirements. This position will be in support of the West Point Treatment Plant (located in Discovery Park). Hired candidate will be expected to frequent assigned plant location in support of their assigned projects. King County desires to hire a candidate with knowledge and experience in executing project management of capital wastewater projects for conveyance, pump stations, and treatment plants. Transferable skills executing capital projects outside wastewater treatment will be considered.
In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Wastewater Capital Project Manager II vacancies within the Wastewater Treatment Division over the next 6 months.
As a CPM III, you will effectively apply Project Management industry standards and practices in the areas of project planning, coordinating, scope management, budget management, schedule management, monitoring and control, and reporting on assigned capital projects. Perform project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control and closeout. You will manage wastewater capital projects that require preparation of plans, specifications, permits, estimates, and scopes of work for public bidding. Procure and administer consultant contracts, including negotiation of contracts and contract changes. Develop, implement, and manage project scope, schedule, and budget. Lead project teams through project initiation, planning, design, procurement, and construction phases of capital projects. Develop project deliverables and hold responsible parties accountable. Obtain necessary approvals from both customer, sponsor, and interested parties. Develop, execute, and communicate project plans. Document, obtain approval, and manage changes to project scope. Monitor and control of project work, including the reporting on status and changes to assigned projects. Establish and maintain project interpersonal relationships. Develop and implement plan for project specific Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC). Administer project and contract requirements and standards in accordance with King County policies and procedures. Perform duties as defined in the WTD project management manual using PMI methodology. Close-out assigned projects. Perform other duties as assigned.
The Wastewater Treatment Division Project Management Unit is a collaborative; high energy team of professionals committed to the principles of equity and social justice. Motivated to maintain and upgrade our wastewater treatment system infrastructure, we strive to implement projects in a cost-effective manner that ensures public health and improves the environment of the Puget Sound. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce, as this brings resiliency to our system and our Unit. We are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive work environment. WTD strives to provide equitable services to residents and businesses across King County through the planning, design, and implementation of our capital efforts.
Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 1000 employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities, our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment. We partner with regulatory agencies to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a King County Employee, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.
- Effectively apply Project Management industry standards and practices in the areas of project planning, coordination, scope management, budget management, schedule management, monitoring and control, and reporting on assigned capital projects. Perform project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control and closeout.
- Develop project specific Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
- Manage wastewater capital projects that require preparation of plans, specifications, permits, estimates, and scopes of work for public bidding.
- Procure and administer consultant contracts, including negotiation of contracts and contract changes.
- Develop, implement, and manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Lead project teams through project initiation, planning, design, procurement, and construction phases of capital projects.
- Develop project deliverables and hold responsible parties accountable.
- Obtain necessary approvals from both customer, sponsor, and interested parties.
- Develop, execute, and communicate project plans.
- Document, obtain approval, and manage changes to project scope.
- Monitor and control of project work, including the reporting on status and changes to assigned projects.
- Establish and maintain project interpersonal relationships.
- Develop and implement plan for project specific Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC).
- Administer project and contract requirements and standards in accordance with King County policies and procedures. Perform duties as defined in the WTD project management manual using PMI methodology.
- Close-out assigned projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, construction management, business administration or closely related field is required. OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the classification.
- Minimum Five years of work experience in a capital project environment or equivalent work environment demonstrating an ability to manage projects with cross disciplinary teams.
- Advanced working knowledge of project management techniques and principles.
- Advanced working knowledge of contract administration and enforcement techniques and principles.
- Advanced working knowledge of planning, budgeting, and scheduling techniques and principles.
- Working knowledge of civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering along with Construction management principles in order to participate in team discussion and manage project teams made up by these disciplines.
- Advanced Facilitation skills.
- Advanced Skills working with the public and customers including diverse communities to maintain effective relationships.
- Intermediate skills handling politically sensitive issues.
- Advanced Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- Advanced decision-making and team building skills.
- Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
Washington State Driver’s License or the ability to provide transportation to remote work locations with limited or no public transportation services.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is preferred.
The unit works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is West Point Treatment Center 1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199 with our Collaboration space at King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
This position is represented by Technical Employees’ Association (TEA) - Wastewater Treatment Division,
- Ability to attend site visits to construction sites and spend several hours standing/walking in non-ADA compliant settings with uneven terrain.
- Must be able to perform work in settings with higher-than-average air and waterborne pathogen.
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- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
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01 Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
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