Sound Transit Program Manager (Strategic Advisor 2)

Are you a collaborative program manager who thrives in complex public sector environments Do you excel at bringing agencies together managing high impact infrastructure work and protecting essential utility interests If so Seattle Public Utilities invites you to apply for our Sound Transit (ST) Program Manager role.

This position serves as SPUs primary representative for Sound Transits (ST) ongoing major expansion of light rail ST3 which includes the West Seattle and Ballard Link segments and infill stations at S. Graham St Boeing Access Road and this role you will guide SPUs approach coordinate with numerous City and external partners and manage the agreements reviews and collaborative efforts needed to protect SPUs assets while supporting the successful delivery of these significant regional transportation investments.

About Seattle Public Utilities:SPU is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water drainage and wastewater and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPUs work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) check out these links:

• SPU Website
• Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting hiring and promotional opportunities.

We know work isnt only about what you do its also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance including:

• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free Orca Pass
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions.
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

Program Leadership and Representation

• Serve as SPUs primary point of contact for Sound Transits light rail programs within SPUs service area primarily Seattle city limits.
• Represent SPU in complex multi-agency coordination for Sound Transit and related transportation projects.
• Represent SPU on the Citys West Seattle and Ballard Link (WSBL) teams and lead SPUs participation across Citywide engineering environmental planning permitting and funding workgroups.

Contract and Budget Management

• Manage SPUs portions of existing and future City/Sound Transit agreements including design review real property services and construction administration.
• Ensure consistency across multiple active contracts; negotiate amendments track scope and budgets and prepare monthly invoices.
• Develop and negotiate SPU scopes and budgets for future WSBL agreements.

Multi-Agency and Interjurisdictional Coordination

• Coordinate closely with partner City departments including SDOT Seattle City Light Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections.
• Work with external permitting jurisdictions such as the City of Shoreline to support permit review approval and implementation for work affecting SPU assets.

Technical and Subject Matter Expert Team Coordination

• Lead and coordinate SPUs subject matter experts including engineering construction lines of business and real property staff supporting Sound Transit projects.
• Ensure SPU reviews and other participation supports the overall program schedule

Regulatory and Policy Guidance

• Coordinate with the Department of Ecology and SPUs Drainage & Wastewater staff regarding Stormwater Code requirements affecting light rail guideway surfaces.
• Inform SPU leadership of regulatory implications and communicate required design considerations to Sound Transit.
• Identify policy issues evaluate options and provide recommendations to SPU executives including participating in Citywide permitting and code-improvement efforts.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience managing scope schedule and budget for complex highly visible public capital projects including extensive inter-agency collaboration.

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Education:Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Public or Business Administration Urban or Transportation Planning Construction Management Architecture or related field.

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Experience Equivalency:Equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

• Strong communicator with experience working across agencies departments and organizational levels.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects or programs ideally involving public infrastructure or multi-agency coordination.
• Excellent graphic analytical interpersonal and writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to grasp complex issues identify alternative approaches to problems and issues develop policy recommendations and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to balance support for large multi-agency public priorities (such as ST Light Rail) while advocating for and protecting the interests of utility ratepayers.
• Comprehension of and demonstrated experience with capital delivery life cycle: planning design construction and closeout.
• Experience working with multiple and varied stakeholders including capital project team members vendors consultants permitting agencies community members and customers.
• Experience writing negotiating and managing contracts agreements scopes and budgets.
• Success leading and influencing the work of staff who do not directly report to you.

• Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment.

• Washington State Drivers License or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Workplace Environment (Telework Expectation):This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. City employees may have the option to work remotely two days per week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.

Who may apply:The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified 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 full salary range for this position is: $56.57 - $84.88 per hour ($118118.16 $177229.44 annually).

How to Apply:

• A COMPLETE NeoGov/City of Seattle online application
• Resume AND Cover letter attached addressing your knowledge and experience related to this position.
• Complete answer(s) to the supplemental question.

• Applications will be reviewed after the position closes. Candidates can expect an update on their application status approximately two (2) - three (3) weeks after the closing date.
• I will only be communicating with the contact provided on the application submitted.
• Interviews will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact: Vanessa Fowler ()

Benefits:
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.

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