Transportation Project Managers (Strategic Advisor 1)

Join us in shaping Seattles streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we dont just move peoplewe connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future, were tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyoneno matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast, and were growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, were building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

Were a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crewsbringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Lets build a Seattle that works for everyonetogether!

SDOTs Capital Projects Division has two great opportunities for detail-oriented and collaborative Transportation Project Managers (Strategic Advisors 1) to work as part of the Capital Projects' Project Management team. These positions will work with our team of dedicated transportation engineering and project delivery professionals to ensure that project elements are implemented and delivered successfully.

Are you looking for a way to make an impact on your community? In these roles, you will manage some of SDOTs more complex projects directly and support other project managers in delivering a variety of transportation capital projects, including paving, transit, sidewalk, multimodal, bridge, and structural projects.

• Manages full life cycle of assigned portfolio, including scope, schedule, and budget for multiple concurrent and complex SDOT projects.
• Maintains Clarity PPM database to document project budgets, spending, risk elements, and project schedules.
• Coordinates with other SDOT divisions, City agencies, and external stakeholders to proactively solve project issues.
• Regularly engages with and provides reports to SDOT teams and leadership, elected officials, and community members.
• Prepares and helps execute inter-departmental and inter-agency agreements leading to project delivery.
• Assists with the preparation and selection of consultant contracts.
• Supports teammates as needed, to meet commitments related to Capital Projects Division deliverables.
• Supports department goals in promoting diversity and social justice in keeping with the Citys Race and Social Justice Initiative.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or related field.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of experience with infrastructure project management or engineering design.

OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:

• Knowledge of project management principles for transportation capital projects.
• Experience with grant applications and permit applications for capital projects.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel with proficiency in file sharing and project management software such as One Note, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam.
• Effective written communication and oral communication skills, attention to detail.
• Strong organizational, time management, and customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and team members.

Other Requirements:
Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days of the work is completed in a City office, and 2 days of the work is completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week.
• Field assignments entail exposure to all types of weather and hazardous construction sites.

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Supplemental questionnaire responses
3. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
4. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including a potential background check.

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.

The Citys full salary range for this job classification is $50.08 - $75.12 hourly.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, 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 City's website at: Who May Apply: This position is open to all 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. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.