Assistant Project Manager

Looking for a launchpad to start your civil engineering career

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking an organized detail-oriented professional to join our Project Management and Controls Division as an Assistant Project Manager. This entry-level role is a premier launchpad for a career in civil engineering and infrastructure delivery offering the chance to support critical capital projectsfrom watermain replacements to essential drainage upgrades to addressing facility needs. Working alongside experienced project managers you will gain hands-on experience in field documentation permitting vendor coordination and compliance tracking. If you are ready to jump into a fast-paced environment where your work directly improves the quality of life for Seattle residents this is your opportunity to build a professional foundation while contributing to projects that matter. This position reports to the Project Manager.

About Seattle Public Utilities: 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.

An online application including response to the supplemental questionnaire must be fully completed for consideration.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) please visit:

• SPU Workplace Expectations(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)
• Strategic Business Plan
• Shape Our Water Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values andRace 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.

Why join us

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:

• Hybrid work schedule opportunities.
• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment.
• Generous benefits package.
• Free public transportation options.
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions.
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities.

• Coordinate permitting timelines and assist in preparing documentation for review and submittal.
• Communicate with permitting agencies internal teams and external vendors to support project delivery.
• Help onboard vendors track contracts and assist with invoice processing.
• Collect organize and upload field data photos and inspection logs.
• Attend project meetings take notes and follow up on action items.
• Maintain internal schedules trackers and compliance documentation systems.
• Support construction closeouts by organizing records and ensuring documentation is complete.
• Assist with multiple projects across SPUs water drainage and wastewater portfolios.

Education:

Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or two years of college level coursework in engineering and construction technology (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Experience/Education Equivalency:

In lieu of an associates degree in an accredited program two (2) additional years of civil engineering work experience under the supervision of a licensed engineer may be substituted.

Or:A combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.

Licenses or Certificates:Current Washington State drivers license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

A combination of the following qualifications would be desired but are not a requirement.

• Interest in building a career in project management.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with people from diverse professional cultural and socio economic backgrounds.
• Ability to take directions from multiple stakeholders and develop a work plan.
• Strong sense of accountability ability to complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines.

Workplace Environment/Physical Demands:

• This position works in an office location and may occasionally require field visits to other facilities and project sites.
• Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment.
• Field assignments entail exposure to all types of weather traffic hazardous/toxic substances and work in or near construction sites.
• May be required to lift over 50 pounds.
• May be required to stand walk or bend for extended periods of time.

This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Employees will be required to come into the office a minimum of three days per week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their manager.

Application Expectation:

A complete online application must include a cover letter resume and responses to the supplemental questionnaire for consideration. The full salary range for this position is $40.53 - $47.18 hourly.

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 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.

More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: more information regarding this recruitment please contact: Zachary Brown at

Employer

City of Seattle

Address

Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue Suite 5500
Seattle Washington 98104

Website

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