Salary: $110,087.54 - $139,542.21 Annually
Location : King County International Airport 7277 Perimeter Road South, Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service (Exec)
Job Number: 2026BM27400
Department: DES - Executive Services
Division: Airport
Opening Date: 06/22/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C7A : PROTEC17-MTD,DLS
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
Summary
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KCIA) is looking for a
Capital & Contracting Project Controls Officer (Project/Program Manager III) to join our Finance and Contracting section. This position will work independently, reporting to the Finance Manager. This position will also collaborate across multiple groups within the Airport, as well as other departments and outside agencies. The incumbent will be responsible for the creation, implementation, and quality assurance of our contracting and project controls. We are looking for a leader who is action-oriented, results-driven, and an effective communicator and collaborator.
About King County International Airport (Boeing Field)
KCIA is one of the busiest primary non-hub general aviation airports in the nation. Located just four miles south of downtown Seattle, it averages 180,000 aircraft operations each year. In 2001, it was named by the National Air Transportation Association as one of the "100 Most Needed Airports" in the United States.
KCIA ranks among the most successful public investments in state history. The airport's annual economic impact is $3.5 billion-supporting more than 16,000 jobs and providing $1.8 billion in labor income in the county. The airport's 150 tenant businesses also directly support more than 5,000 jobs in the local economy. KCIA promotes the health of the aviation industry by establishing pipelines for employment and for employee development.
As a general aviation airport, KCIA serves small commercial passenger airlines, cargo carriers (including UPS) private aircraft owners, helicopters, corporate jets, and military and other aircraft. It is also the final delivery center for the Boeing Company's 737 aircraft and serves as the company's military flight center along with other Boeing operations. The Museum of Flight is located on the airport property with a wide variety of aircraft and exhibits showcasing aviation history. KCIA frequently hosts celebrities and dignitaries, including the President of the United States, who prefer Boeing Field because of its proximity to downtown Seattle and convenient connections to other business districts in the region. Due to its proximity to Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park, and other sports venues, many teams prefer to use KCIA when playing in Seattle.
To learn more about King County International Airport please visit kingcounty.gov/airport.
Commitment to Equity and Social Justice
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change.
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Job Duties
To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate skill and ability to:
- Administer Airport project controls using the central contracting compliance guidelines on capital planning, evaluations, and administration to ensure clear, cost-effective, and compliant contracts.
- Collaborate in forming and implementing control processes so project activities are planned, budgeted, scheduled, and documented to strict audit standards.
- Identify issues with project scope, terms, deliverables, and costs before a contract, amendment, or change order is signed.
- Oversee contract compliance and provide training across all Airport sections on the procurement of professional, technical, and construction contracts.
- Develop and revise standard work and templates to improve the compliance and efficiency of project and contract administration.
- Serve as the Airport's representative for all contract compliance and audits for internal and external needs, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
We are looking for candidates who:
- Experience with increasing levels of responsibility in compliance for public contract management and/or architectural, engineering, and construction project management.
- Experience in ensuring compliance with local and federal procurement policies, guidelines, and procedures.
- A proven ability to evaluate complex information and simplify it for a wide variety of audiences, delivering clear, multi-mode communications.
- A record of continuous improvement and related change management activities.
- A history of building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Supplemental Information
WORK LOCATION: KCIA works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King County Airport, 7300 Perimeter Road S, Seattle, WA 98108-3848, Washington.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday.
UNION REPRESENTATION: This position is represented by PROTEC17.
Are you ready to APPLY?
The recruitment for this position is open to
all candidates. A completed King County Application is required.
We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter. If you have any questions, please contact.
Brittney Marzest, Senior Talent Advisor by e-mail at
bmarzest@kingcounty.gov
This recruitment is an effort to fill our immediate vacancies as well as create a hire list that will be used for any positions that become vacant within the next 6 months, including additional Term Limited Temporary (TLT) and Career Service (CS) positions.
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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.
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
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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.
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Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
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