Project Manager Supervisor - CPM IV
Project Manager Supervisor - CPM IV
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Summary
The Solid WasteDivision(SWD) has a rare and exciting opportunity for a senior Capital Project Manager IV to support our capital improvement program. This position isa great opportunitytoshowcaseyour project management and supervisory skills by providing project management leadership to large capital projects and contracts within the SWD. As a team member of the SWD Project Management Office (PMO) you will supervise a team of highly motivated project managers and interact with stakeholders across all SWDs lines of business.
About thisRole:
This position will lead critical major projects for the Solid Waste Division. Projects may include Cedar Hills Regional Landfill (CHRLF) Program projects Recycling and Transfer Station Program projects and asset management projects from planning through close-out.
This position includes supervising and mentoring a team of highly motivated project managers leading a portfolio of large and complex capital improvement projects (CIPs).As the Supervising Project Manager you will be challenged with:
Project forecasting and budgeting
Complex scheduling
Managing stakeholders with competing needs
Managing project risk
Public works procurement processes
Community involvement
Managing project scope
Meeting King County green building and equity and social justice goals
About the Team:
Members of the Solid Waste Division Project Management Office (PMO) manage or support Capital Improvement Projects for the Solid Waste Division. Capital projects helpmaintainor improve SWD assets such as our transfer stations drop boxes Cedar Hills Regional Landfill and other systems necessary to support our SWD goals. Our section leads the Divisions efforts on overseeing the project management of a variety of projects by leading project teams consultants contractors and technical/program staff to ensure seamless project delivery by integrating organizational andsponsorrequirements.
Commitment to Equity Racialand Social Justice:
King County named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a diverse and vibrant community thatrepresentscultures 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 aCapital Project ManagerIVyou will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at theSolid WasteDivision oftheKing County Department of Natural Resources & Parks.Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient sustainable andequitablecommunities. Enjoy trainingcomprehensive benefitsand growth opportunities.
Job Duties
WhatYou WillBeDoing:
The core work duties of this position include the following:
Lead and manage diverse project teams on multiple high-priority complex capital projects requiring considerable resources while fostering strong productive overall team dynamics throughout project lifecycles. Effectivelyidentifyand address interpersonal conflicts when they occur. Recruit train develop and mentor project managers and other project support staff.
Develop andmonitorproject scope schedule budget risk stakeholders contracts and other project management processes.
Integrate project activities with construction management teams operations staff program staff consultants engineers and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project implementation.
Effectively communicate complex issues to team members SWD staff other agencies management and the public. Prepare present and discuss technical information and data with managers and staff project teams landowners elected officials and representatives of otherjurisdictionsand agencies.
Procure and manage consultants and contractors for assigned projects by following King County Procurement policies and procedures.
Effectively apply Project Management industry standards and practices along with SWD PM manual process requirements in managing your assigned project workload. Monitor and control project work including scope scheduleand budget while controlling deviations throughouttheproject lifecycle.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
Bachelors degree in project management business civil engineering or a closely related field and significant experience in project management and/or engineering team management with at least three years as a lead project managerorany combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability and skill to perform the scope of job duties of the position
Supervisory/lead experience that provided the skills to lead a group of professionals in a technical field.
Project management experience for major (greater than $10 million) public works capital projects.
Experience working effectively with a variety of project stakeholders such as senior management localjurisdictions regulatory agencies and community groups.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project management techniques and principles to include budget scope schedule development and monitoring.
Documented experience in project risk management.
Skill in Microsoft Word Excel and Scheduling software such as MS Project
A strong understanding of engineering and construction management techniques and principles contract administration principles and the critical path method (CPM) of project scheduling.
Competencies You Bring:
Collaborates-Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet sharedobjectives.
Managescomplexity-Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Action oriented-Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.
Instills trust-Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.
Communicates effectively-Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Manages conflict-Handlingconflict situations effectively with a minimum of noise.
Values differences-Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Directs work-Providing direction delegating and removing obstacles to get work done.
Interpersonal Savvy-Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
It Would be Great if You Also Bring:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with PMI or equivalent or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
Adept at juggling a heavy project workload and simultaneously moving projects through all project phases: planning alternative analysis design construction and closeout.
Experience managing projectscontainingutility public works infrastructure buildings mechanical systems and asset replacement elements.
Experience with successfully managing environmental and sustainability requirements.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Remote and Onsite Work Details:Employees in this role work remotely from a home location with onsite reporting requirementstypically1-2 days a month.The frequency of onsite work isdeterminedby business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Themost common onsite locationwill beCedar Hills Regional Landfillincluding the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St Seattle WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life balanceand reduces carbon footprint.
Remote Work Location Requirement: Employeesmustresidein Washington State and be within a reasonable distanceofKing County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
Work Schedule: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.
Union Representation:This position is represented byProtec Local 17.
Application and Selection Process:We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity diverse perspectivesand life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity completenessand alignment with the experience qualifications knowledge and skills essential for this role todeterminewhich candidates may be invited toparticipatein one or more panel interviews.
To applysubmita CompleteApplicationResume andCover Letter. Additionaldocumentswontbe considered during minimum qualification screening.Applicationssubmittedby June 17 2025will be screened first.
For more informationregardingthis recruitment please contact .Discover More About the Solid Waste Division:Visit our website at our website atSolid Waste Division and check us out atFacebookTwitterInstagramYouTube
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Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
