King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks

Capital Project Manager II

LocationSeattle, WA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Summary

This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for the Capital Project Manager II in the Solid Waste Division during the following 12 months.

If you are looking for an exciting Project Management position that allows you to showcase your talents and grow in your profession, the Capital Project Manager II position with the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Solid Waste Division (SWD) may be your perfect fit. This exceptional opportunity gives you a chance to work on regional public infrastructure projects, doing challenging and multifaceted work on the cutting edge of environmental leadership, and offers diverse pathways in career development.

As a team member of the SWD Project Management Office (PMO), you will work with a team of highly motivated project managers and interact with stakeholders across all SWD’s lines of business. You will benefit from involvement in a variety of projects and will have access to excellent training opportunities. You will enjoy a collaborative work environment with colleagues who support your success and apply your skills to complex, fascinating projects with long-term environmental benefits to our region.


About This Role

This position will support critical capital improvement 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 collaborates with and supports a team of highly motivated project managers leading a portfolio of large and complex capital improvement projects (CIPs). This position may lead smaller-scale capital improvement projects.

As a Capital Project Manager II, you will be challenged with developing and supporting:

Project forecasting, scheduling and budgeting
Managing project scope and risk
Managing stakeholders with competing needs
Public works procurement processes
Community involvement
Meeting King County green building and equity and social justice goals

The PMO capital projects portfolio includes transfer station development projects in phases from charter to construction and closeout, as well as capital improvements and additions to existing Solid Waste Division transfer stations. Regional landfill capital projects include infrastructure development and maintenance improvements. Capital project managers lead consultants, engineers, subject matter experts, and project stakeholders through project development processes from project scope schedule and budget development, contracting for consulting and engineering services and construction services and construction management services, to project design, construction, occupancy and closeout activities.


This position performs work predominantly remotely.


About The Team

Members of the PMO manage or support Capital Improvement Projects for the Solid Waste Division. Capital projects help maintain or 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 Division’s 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 and stakeholder requirements.

This section is also responsible for the Construction Management of capital projects. To learn more about the SWD visit https://kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste.aspx


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 II, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity .

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Solid Waste Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks. Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.


Job Duties


What You Will Be Doing:

Project cost monitoring and project schedule tracking
Coordinating with project managers and engineers, supervisors, consultants and other key stakeholders; documenting assumptions, requirements and decisions
Procure and manage consultants and contractors for assigned projects, developing procurement management plans, procurement documents, contract change documentation, payment review documentation, and procurement closeout
Developing project management plans and related planning documents, project baselines, scope change documentation, variance analysis, and work performance reporting
Under direction from senior project managers and supervisors, develop and monitor project 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.
Provide support to senior project managers in the preparation and presentation of technical information and data.
Effectively apply Project Management industry standards and practices along with SWD Project Management manual process requirements in managing your assigned project workload.


Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills


Qualifications You Bring:

A Bachelor’s Degree in project management, construction management, engineering, business administration, or a closely related field, and at least two years of design, architecture and construction project management work experience OR other relevant skills, knowledge, and experience to competently carry out the job duties of this position
Demonstrated skills working on multiple moderately complex design and construction projects, as a project manager, simultaneously, from planning through delivery, and produce high-quality deliverables in a timely manner.
Skilled in working collaboratively with a wide range of professional disciplines and individuals with diverse backgrounds and applying strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated skills to plan, organize and perform design and construction project management and project control tasks successfully with supervision.
Strong problem and conflict-resolution skills
Demonstrated skills to effectively present proposals, progress reports, and recommendations in verbal and written form
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple moderately complex projects simultaneously, produce high-quality deliverables on time, and respond to changing work responsibilities to meet organizational requirements
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint)
Ability and skills to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures, professional backgrounds, and socio-economic backgrounds


Competencies You Bring

Action-oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Collaborates - Skilled in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Plans and aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Communicates effectively - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

It Would Be Great If You Also Bring

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)


Supplemental Information


Working Conditions

Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically 1-2 days a month. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. The most common onsite location will be King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104) and various SWD locations throughout the County. This work arrangement promotes work-life balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision.
Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance of King 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 provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
Union Representation: This position is represented by Protec Local 17.

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

A complete application is required. To apply, submit a Complete Application detailing your work experience, cover letter, and resume and respond to the Supplemental Questions . Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Susan Ng at susan.ng@kingcounty.gov

Discover More About the Solid Waste Division: Visit our website at our website at Solid Waste Division and check us out at Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News .

Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

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

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.


To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.


Benefits

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.


Closing Date/Time: 5/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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