Capital Project Manager IV

In addition to the current opening this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future career service Capital Project Manager IV openings within the Parks Division or throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next six months.

Step into a leadership role where your expertise shapes some of King Countys most impactful capital projects. As a Capital Project Manager IV youll guide complex initiatives that enhance communities elevate public spaces and leave a lasting legacy.

About the Role:Capital Project Manager IV (CPM IV) roles oversee capital projects with the highest levels of complexity scale and riskfrom early planning through final addition to core project management responsibilities individuals in this classification may provide expert-level leadership in specialized fields such as urban planning architecture engineering landscape architecture or construction management.

CPM IVs often supervise or mentor other project managers lead large multidisciplinary teams of consultants and contractors and direct capital programs including oversight of program budgets and long-range planning. This position is ideal for seasoned professionals who excel in strategic leadership technical expertise and the delivery of complex public infrastructure projects.

These roles offer the chance to strengthen your leadership collaboration technical organizational and customer service skills while delivering meaningful capital improvements across King County. Were looking for highly engaged focused and motivated self-starters with strong project management and communication abilities who are eager to contribute to projects that enhance residents lives and the beauty of our parks and trails. Ideal candidates are problem-solvers who are results-oriented creative organized and thrive in a team environment. If youre seeking meaningful work where each day brings new challenges and rewards this is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact.

This position performs work remotely and onsite.

About the Team:The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) section provides strategic direction oversight and delivery of capital projects across the Parks system. This work includes planning designing developing and constructing the divisions capital portfolio; managing major repair and renovation projects systemwide; advancing regional trail development; and delivering new capital improvements throughout parks and open spaces. The CIP team also collects manages and stewards asset data for the Countys 32000-acre system of parks and trails.

The CIP Section consists of five units with different focus areas; however projects of all types are routinely performed by each unit as necessary and these positions could potentially support any of these units.

Construction Management: Project Managers in this unit typically but not exclusively manage the construction phase of large and complex projects with advertised construction contracts such as the Eastrail Wilburton Trestle Lake to Sound Trail and Trailhead Parking Areas as well as the in-house program for construction of small capital projects by King County Parks crews.

Regional Trails: Project Managers in this unit typically but not exclusively are licensed landscape architects who manage the design of complex multi-phase and multi-jurisdictional regional trail projects with Architectural and/or Engineering Consultant contracts (A/E contracts) including projects such as improvements to segments of Eastrail corridor Lake to Sound Trail Soos Creek Trail and others.

Engineering: Project Managers in this unit typically but not exclusively are licensed Professional Engineers or Engineers in Training who manage the design and construction of medium to large projects that are designed in-house or using A/E contracts and constructed utilizing advertised construction contracts such as fish passage improvements synthetic ballfield turf replacement stormwater and drainage rehabilitation regional trail repairs and safety improvements bridge and trestle repairs and rehabilitation parking lot rehabilitation and more.

Facilities and Asset Management: Project Managers in this unit are often but not exclusively licensed architects or professional engineers who manage the design and construction of small to large scale major maintenance and new construction projects related to facilities. They manage both in-house designs and A/E contracts delivering projects such as play areas aquatic centers community centers trailhead parking areas energy efficiency improvements infrastructure improvements ADA improvements restrooms picnic shelters operation and maintenance shops remediation projects and mitigation monitoring projects via advertised construction contracts.

Capital Planning: Project Managers in this unit manage the planning phase of capital projects including developing comprehensive park management plans conducting land use analysis for project feasibility coordinating property acquisition needs for projects coordinating capital work being done by other agencies on parks property leading project environmental review and compliance and more.

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 Capital Project Manager IV you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at the Apply now for a rewarding career at theKing County Parks Divisionof the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient sustainable and equitable communities. Enjoy trainingcomprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

What You Will Be Doing:

• In coordination with Parks Division sections and external partner agencies plan develop and prepare annual capital improvement program requirements and budgets for assigned projects and programs. Responsibilities include developing project scopes schedules estimating costs and budget needs identifying risks and initiating project approval.
• Oversee develop and supervise the preparation review and approval of A/E contracts through all phases of the capital project (planning preliminary design final design construction closeout acquisition). Oversee develop and supervise advertised construction contracts using WSDOT or CSI specifications (e.g. contract submittals change orders payment applications). Provide technical expertise related to major maintenance and compliance inspection programs.
• Serve as the technical expert for multiple programs and projects providing signatory design approval (e.g. stamping drawings) for in-house designs and ensuring compliance with applicable federal state and local laws and regulations (e.g. SEPA King County Land Use Code). Offer technical guidance in evaluating and analyzing complex sensitive and politically significant issues and brief Division and Department senior leadership and Council staff on these matters.
• Perform the full scope of supervisory responsibilities for assigned staff on a continual and regular may include several subordinate teams or organizational units and responsibilities may involve providing technical guidance supervision coaching evaluating overseeing work plans training and professional development of other capital project managers.
• Oversee supervise coordinate and perform planning activities design plan reviews and provide approvals when individuals businesses and other agencies apply for permits to construct facilities and assets and Parks property.
• Perform additional duties as assigned related to supervising and managing the capital program projects and project managers.

Qualifications You Bring:

• Professional License in Engineering Landscape Architecture or Architecture and/or professional certification (or equivalent experience) in the areas of construction management environmental sciences urban planning or similar with experience that demonstrates proficiency and a high degree of skill in their technical discipline.
• Advanced experience and demonstrated success project managing multiple capital projects simultaneously or multi-year large and complex projects for public agencies including advanced skills developing project schedule scope and budgets.
• Experience using scheduling software such as MS Project or Oracle Primavera.
• Experience writing or interpreting WSDOT and/or CSI technical specifications.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering or architecture design drawings.
• Experience developing procuring and managing A/E Consultant Design Contracts and/or Advertised Construction Contracts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including technical writing presenting and briefing management.
• Advanced level of computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and PDF editing tools to prepare basic maps and communications (e.g. Bluebeam Adobe tools)

Physical Requirements:This position requires individuals visit project sites that may be in pre-design and/or construction phases. This requires the ability to travel to remote work locations with limited or no public transportation services and requires the ability to traverse rough terrain or construction sites which generally include uneven surfaces.

Competencies You Bring:

• Manages Complexity: 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.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively with a minimum of noise.
• Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or completion of equivalent training program.
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D Revit or similar drafting software to prepare design drawings.
• Experience using project management information systems such as Unifier or Prism.
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro or similar software.
• Experience with King County Capital Project Management processes.
• Advanced skills using capital project construction cost estimating tools such as RS Means WSDOT Bid Tabs.
• Experience managing people and/or teams.

Working Conditions:

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 departments 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.

Application and Selection Process:We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all background to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity completeness and alignment with the experience qualifications knowledge and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

To apply submit a:

• Complete Application
• Resume

Note: Additional documents will not be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment please contact Patty Jurgens at

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