Senior Capital Projects Coordinator

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is recruiting for a Capital Projects Coordinator Senior. This CPC Sr is responsible for leading and performing core workspace work (office planning furniture requests and moves) and high value complicated workspace remodel projects for all 32 SPU workforce facilities In-city and across the region. The work performed by this position supports SPU staff across all lines of business and branches.

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About Seattle Public Utilities (SPU):Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a Community Centered Utility whose mission is to foster healthy people environment and economy by partnering with our community to equitably manage water and waste resources for today and future generations. We deliver high quality vital services across four major lines of business: providing water solid waste drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and addition SPU provides drinking water for 1.5 million regional customers in Seattle and other municipalities. Our customers depend on us to deliver high quality reliable and cost-conscious utility services and to achieve the highest benefits possible for every investment we make.

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

• SPU Website
• SPU Workplace Expectations (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)
• 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.

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:

• 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

This position leads the management and implementation of workspace needs for staff located at all SPUs 32 workforce facilities (in city and regional owned and leased spaces). The Workspace Management Team is a team of two responsible for implementing all workspace management including furniture requests moves space planning and reconfigurations and remodels. Examples of duties include:

• Manage track and implement a large and varied portfolio of workspace requests and projects and serve as a project manager for large complex capital projects.
• Lead large complex capital projects from concept to completion directly managing project scope schedule and budget.
• Track all project phases and costs using SPUs Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) System including schedule milestones and budget to ensure compliance with specifications and budgetary requirements.
• Work closely with staff across the utility and three lines of business division directors chief operating officers SPU Leadership Team and the SPU Executive Team as well as the Department of Finance and Administrative Services and Information Technology Department.
• Hire and manage vendors consultants and contractors through all design and construction phases.
• Ensure vendor contracts are current and sufficient for needed services.
• Review quotes and approve payments to vendors and contractors including verification and accuracy of product and service invoices.
• Prepare reports correspondence advertisements and official documents and give presentations.
• Develop and present clear technical documents proposals and presentations.
• Develop and implement communications and change management plans.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of project or construction management or related experience.

Education:Bachelors degree in Architecture Engineering Business Administration Urban Planning or related field.

Experience and Education Equivalency:Combinations of appropriate education training certification and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.

License Certification and Other Requirement: Current Washington State drivers license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with workspace management type work (furniture requests moves space planning and reconfigurations and remodels).
• Experience leading work on cross-functional teams or matrixed organizations where coordination with various stakeholders were required.
• Familiarity using systems to manage service requests and work orders and to track capital project performance.
• Knowledgeable about public works contracting and government procurement processes.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering design documents including plans specifications and engineering reports.
• Experience with continuous improvements and change management in a workspace environment.
• Successful at solving problems in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong customer service skills.

How to Apply: In addition to fully completing the online application please attach your resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should address your knowledge and experience related to the position.

Workplace Environment:The employee in this position will be required to come into the office five days a week Monday - Friday. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.

The full salary range for this position is $64.17 - $74.86 per hour.

Benefits: The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holidays 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: 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.

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