Wastewater Capital Project Manager III

Water Otter Job Board; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

King County is seeking a Capital Project Manager III to lead complex wastewater capital projects, including heavy civil, OT/IT, and automation components. The role involves coordinating diverse internal and consultant teams across design, construction, and closeout, with a hybrid work arrangement and frequent site presence at treatment facilities.

The CPM III will apply PMI-based practices, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and ensure compliance with county policies while driving equitable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with strong project management foundations.
• Advanced knowledge of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Experience coordinating multidiscipline teams and external consultants.
• Contract administration and enforcement knowledge.
• Public works or wastewater capital project experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Apply project management standards across planning, design, construction and closeout.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for capital projects.
• Manage capital projects including plans, permits, estimates, and scopes for bidding.
• Procure and administer consultant contracts and negotiate changes.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead project teams through initiation, design, procurement and construction phases.
• Obtain approvals from customers, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Document and manage changes to project scope and plans.
• Monitor progress and report status and changes.

Skills

Project management

Facilitation

Contract management

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, construction management, business administration or closely related field

Any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates ability to perform the job duties

Job description

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 position 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. This opportunity is great for anyone looking for an organization that empowers continued learning, supports our values of work/life balance, and all you will contribute to improving regional sustainability and support thriving, resilient neighborhoods, and communities in the Puget Sound region. King County desires to hire a candidate with knowledge and experience in executing project management of capital wastewater projects containing heavy civil construction, Operational Technology replacement/renewal, Information Technology integration, process automation, control systems upgrades, and industrial electrical systems renewal/replacement in addition to wastewater utility, public works, infrastructure, buildings, mechanical systems, and asset renewal/replacement elements. Skills in executing capital projects outside wastewater treatment will be considered. King County may elect to select more than one candidate from this advertisement.

About The Role

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. You will manage and lead diverse project teams comprised of internal and consultant subject matter experts from a broad range of disciplines including engineering, community relations, property acquisition, permitting, environmental, and operations and maintenance staff through the design and construction of capital projects. WTD strives to provide equitable services to residents and businesses across King County. Our department vision is to provide sustainable livable communities and a clean and healthy natural environment that supports a prosperous and resilient economy. The responsibilities of this classification include leading project teams across a broad range of wastewater facilities upgrades and system modifications, including support as a deputy project manager of a senior level staff. CPM IIIs independently manage projects and specialized functions or components of large capital projects. CPM IIIs negotiate contract changes and provide direction for decision-making per Wastewater Treatment Division policy on changes to project scope, schedule, and budget. Project assignments typically include 1 to 5 functional disciplines, require limited permits, or SEPA requirements, involve existing or proven technology, and are low to medium risk to the agency. As a WCPM III, you will lead diverse project teams composed of internal and consultant subject matter experts from a broad range of disciplines including engineering, community relations, property acquisition, permitting, environmental, and operations and maintenance staff through the initiation, planning, design, construction, and closeout phases of capital improvement projects. The projects associated with this position contain heavy civil, Operational Technology, Information Technology, process automation, control systems, and industrial electrical systems components in addition to wastewater utility, public works, infrastructure, buildings, mechanical systems, and asset replacement elements.

About The Team

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.

About WTD

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.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice

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.

Job Duties

• 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

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring

• 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