Capital Project Manager (Engineering Supervisor) - Capital Facilities Division

GROUNDBREAKING OPPORTUNITY: BE PART OF SOMETHING NEW FROM DAY ONE!

We're building something -a brand new Capital Facilities Division within our Public Works Department! This is about creating something from the ground up that will shape our community's infrastructure for decades to come.

As the Captital Project Manager, you will:

• Drive transformative infrastructure projects from concept to completion, serving as the technical expert and strategic leader for complex capital projects that enhance community infrastructure and improve residents' daily lives.
• Exercise exceptional professional autonomy with considerable latitude for independent judgment in developing procedures, systems, and priorities while managing project scope, schedule, and budget for high-impact county initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional engineering excellence by acting as the go-to technical resource for engineers and technicians on complex projects, while overseeing both internal teams and external professional service contracts.
• Navigate complex political and technical landscapes, providing expert analysis on sensitive issues while presenting technical testimony and progress reports to elected officials, community groups, and the Board of County Commissioners.
• Shape procurement and contracting strategy by preparing RFQs, RFPs, and bid solicitations, negotiating contracts with consultants, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local contracting requirements.
• Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams through direct supervision while establishing performance standards and participating in strategic hiring decisions that will define the future of county engineering services.

What you bring:

• Professional Engineering Credentials: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Washington State, or actively securing Washington State comity, demonstrating your commitment to professional excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Educational Excellence: Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical engineering, or related field from an accredited institution, with preference for master's degree in engineering disciplines.
• Proven Leadership Experience: Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience managing engineering teams, with demonstrated ability to set priorities, motivate staff, and drive project success.
• Comprehensive Engineering Background: Either 6+ years of relevant engineering experience working under a PE , or equivalent combination of education and professional licensure that demonstrates deep technical competency.
• Project Management Expertise: Proven ability to manage complex project portfolios, coordinate professional services, and deliver results within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Advanced Communication Skills: Demonstrated experience in public presentations, technical testimony, and stakeholder engagement, with ability to translate complex engineering concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strategic Procurement Experience: Understanding of professional services procurement, contract negotiation, and consultant management in the public sector environment.
• Preferred Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CMAA) credentials that enhance your project delivery capabilities.
• Engineering means the "practice of engineering" as defined in RCW 18.43.020.

JOB SUMMARY

Manages and performs a variety of advanced professional engineering assignments in the project management, design and development of County infrastructure improvements, requiring advanced expertise in a specialized area of engineering or in multiple engineering-related functions. The incumbent acts as a resource to engineers and technicians on complex projects and manages or oversees projects, project components, and professional contracts. Work assignments are received with little technical instruction and require the selection of course of action and resolution of complex or unique problems with considerable latitude for independent judgment to develop procedures, systems and establish priorities working within the frameworks of established administrative guidelines.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Function

% TIME

Manages the scope, schedule, and budget for assigned capital projects; develops and executes project strategy; oversee and supervise the preparation, review and approval of design and contract documents. Act as the technical expert for multiple programs, projects and/or management. Provide technical expertise in the evaluation and analysis of complex, sensitive and political issues.

60%

Oversee contracted professional services related to projects; Prepares RFQs, RFPs and bid solicitations as required to procure consultants and contractors; negotiates and manages contracts with selected consultants; reviews and approves reports and studies prepared by consultants; and assures compliance with federal, state, and local laws related to contracting with consultants.

20%

Supervises assigned staff including setting work priorities, procedures, planning, organizing, assigning, advising, assisting, motivating and training as necessary. Evaluates the work of assigned staff, establishes standards of performance, and participates in the selection of new employees, including making recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, transfer and termination.

10%

Attends public meetings and hearings on assigned capital projects. Manages, coordinates, and prepares applicable maps, exhibits, drawings, charts, and graphs and provide technical testimony as required. Prepares and makes public presentations of oral and visual reports to committees, community groups, special interest groups, elected officials, and the Board of County Commissioners to explain and present progress on assigned capital projects.

10%

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

This Job is Essential

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QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Education Level

Education Details

Required/

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

In civil, mechanical, chemical or electrical engineering, or closely related field from a college, university or school accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education

Required

and

Master's Degree

In civil, mechanical, chemical or electrical engineering, or closely related field from a college, university or school accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education

Preferred

Work Experience

Experience

Experience Details

Required/

Preferred

2 years

Supervisory experience,

Required

and

6 years

six years relevant engineering experience.

Required

Licenses/Certification

Time Frame

Required/

Preferred

Washington State Drivers License

Upon Hire

Required

Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in Washington State. (Required without a Bachelors Degree)

Required

Certified Construction Manager from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA).

Preferred

Certification as a Project Management Professional

Preferred

Does not operate County-owned vehicles.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Appear for scheduled work and complete assigned tasks within a reasonable period of time.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others using tact, courtesy and good judgment.

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policy and procedures of the county and department.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Utilize various computer applications specific to the department including databases, word processing, document imaging, spreadsheets, and web-based systems for entering, retrieving and researching data and records.

Physically perform assigned duties and essential functions of the position.

Principles and practices of vertical and horizontal construction including both CSI and WSDOT standard specifications

Appear for scheduled work with regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of Federal, state and local laws, standards and regulations governing engineering projects.

Skilled in project management.

Ability to create, read and interpret engineering plans, maps, blueprints, schematics, plans and specifications.

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Ability to work in a team environment, under pressure, in a demanding, and fast-paced operation

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, the citizens and representatives of other agencies.

Communicate Effectively, orally and in writing.

Verification Requirement

Kitsap County requires verification of education, certification and/or experience. The following is a breakdown of the verification requirement:

• Certification: A copy of the Professional Engineer License or Professional Land Surveyor License.

• Certification and experience: A copy of the Engineer in Training Certification (Land Surveyor in Training for Survey positions), and complete a verification form and submit it during the application process. The form includes verification of the work performed under the direct supervision of the Professional Engineer, Professional Engineer signature and PE stamp/seal or a copy of their current license; or

• Education and experience: Official Transcripts from an ABET Accredited School of Engineering and complete a verification form and submit it during the application process. The form includes verification of the work performed under the direct supervision of the Professional Engineer, Professional Engineer signature and PE stamp/seal or a copy of their current license.

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.

• This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

• This position is non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.

• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.

• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position, and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.

• Flexible hours are available, as approved by management.

This position is open until filled. The first review for this position in scheduled for the week of June 9, 2025. This position will be reviewed weekly after June 9, 2025.