Projects Manager Jobs in Kent, WA (NOW HIRING)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Capital Projects Manager performs professional level project management work for assigned capital and maintenance projects from inception through close-out, including planning, design, construction, and implementation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

1. Plans, supervises, and coordinates the activities, operations, and schedule of assigned projects. Ensures the timely, accurate, and cost-effective completion of projects.
2. Manages the budget preparation and management for assigned projects. Reviews, submits, and ensures payment of invoices for materials, professional services, and other related cost items according to District policy.
3. Coordinates and manages the work of professional and technical project personnel at each project phase, with an emphasis on teamwork and collaborative problem resolution.
4. Performs grants administration and project estimating, for assigned projects as applicable. Designs and implements agreements throughout the stages of the projects.
5. Procures outside resources as needed and provides contract administration.
6. Develops project specifications and reviews design plans for conformance to job requirements. Prepares, develops, and checks complex specialized contract provisions and design agreements. Conducts pre-bid and pre-construction conferences detailing principal construction features and agreements.
7. Monitors project progress and conducts meetings to resolve problems and ensure timely completion. Provides regular updates on projects status, budget, and schedule.
8. Manages the coordination, procurement, and implementation of Owner activities such as fixtures, furnishings, and equipment, consultant solicitation and selection, final cleaning, move-in, and other Owner activities.
9. Directs investigations and develops resolutions of claims and complaints from contractors or property owners.
10. Maintains office records of design, construction, and other engineering activities, as required by applicable regulations.
11. Prepares and delivers professional administrative and technical reports to the Board of Park Commissioners, staff, consultants, contractors, stakeholders, and the public.
12. Develops and maintains effective professional relationships with internal and external customers.
13. Takes responsibility and ownership for successfully accomplishing work and the organization’s objectives and delivering results.
14. Ensures work is thoughtfully completed, accurate, on time and error free to the highest degree possible.
15. Supports and maintains an inclusive work environment that respects diverse ideas, backgrounds, and styles.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience:

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, civil engineering, or a related field; or
• Seven years of progressively responsible project management experience or closely related experience that demonstrates the knowledge and skills to perform the work described above.

Professional Licenses/Certifications:

Knowledge/Skills: 

• Knowledge of public works projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of best practices as applied to the development of projects; project estimating, planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving.
• Knowledge application and interpretation of applicable regulatory codes.
• Ability to coordinate work and deadlines of professional and technical staff with a team emphasis.
• Possess skills to analyze problems with consideration of consequences of proposed actions; identify alternatives and recommend solutions. 
• Effectively implements recommendations in support of goals.
• Performs multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Ensures work is thoughtfully and professionally completed.
• Assesses situations effectively and takes initiative with minimal supervision.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues, the Board of Park Commissioners, contractors, partners, and the public.
• Possesses excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills. Effectively communicates highly technical information. 
• Produces and delivers professional-quality reports. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam or Adobe. Proficiency with scheduling, project management, and drafting software is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Work is performed in an office environment, at various parks and properties, and on active project sites.
• Prolonged periods of time may be spent using a computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Some work will be performed in settings with exposure to varying environmental and weather conditions.
• The position will occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 10 pounds. 
• This position will require seeing, talking, walking, standing, bending, crouching, crawling, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Some local traveling will be required for meetings and visiting District facilities.
• Valid Washington driver’s license (required).

Benefits: PEBB Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, PERS Retirement Plan, and Employee Discounts.