Senior Project Manager (Strategic Advisor 2)

The City of Seattle is seeking an accomplished project management professional with expertise in capital projects and public works construction contracts! If that sounds like you, this is your opportunity to join a talented team dedicated to providing high-quality and efficient capital facility project delivery.

The Senior Project Manager works within the Capital Development Division, in the Major Projects and Tenant Improvements Team. The position manages project delivery, from feasibility study, through design and construction, and ending with closeout. Much of the work is contract management and stakeholder management. A successful candidate must be willing to take initiative and be motivated to manage a full project workload while quickly adapting to the Divisions delivery processes, City, State, and Federal Codes, and other relevant policies.

This Team works with our partner City Departments to delivery on their capital facility needs. Project scopes can vary greatly, including:

• Installing a small storage shed at $100,000.
• Upgrading a police precinct to meet ADA standards at $300,000.
• Remodeling four floors of the Seattle Municipal Tower at $20M.
• Building a new fire station at $50M.

ABOUT US:

FAS is often the public's first interaction with the City of Seattle, operating as a customer-focused front door that assists with everything from paying utilities or reporting a pothole to requesting public information or even adopting a new pet.

The 500-plus employees of FAS span across 10 divisions and work behind-the-scenes providing critical functions, like managing 120 City facilitiesincluding police and fire stations overseeing the City's neighborhood customer service centers and Customer Service Bureau and making sure minority-owned businesses can equitably compete for City contracts. No matter the need, FAS is hereat your service.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all phases of capital facility projects, including schedules, initial project budgets, consultant selection, design and construction phase consultant management, overseeing consultant permitting, construction, closeout, and warranty.
• Perform feasibility studies to assess budget and schedule for a project and prepare summary documentation for clients and leadership.
• Complete and deliver construction phase through various blanket vendor purchasing and public works contracting methods.
• Oversee selection and coordinate activities of consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Review and authorize payments to consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Negotiate, assist in scope definition, and oversee consultant contracts.
• Work with clients, tenants, and FAS Facilities Operations during project delivery to ensure needs are met and/or limitations are communicated.
• Develop and manage total project budgets including hard and soft costs; manage contract amounts, paydowns, and forecast the projects estimate to complete.
• Manage and oversee construction phase, including:

• Coordinate design document reviews for quality assurance and alignment with project scope and goals at appropriate project milestones with various stakeholders (clients, Citys ADA reviewed, etc.).
• Work closely with Operations and Maintenance staff to ensure that projects will meet their needs and successfully transition to operations staff at end of project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in project management, construction management, architecture, engineering, business administration, public administration, or related field of study; and
• Four (4) years of experience managing design and construction phases of multi-discipline capital infrastructure projects.
• Or a combination of education and experience, which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.

The most successful candidates will possess the following:

• Direct experience in managing capital projects and public works construction contracts in the public sector.
• Experience managing and facilitating multi-disciplinary Architectural/Engineering consultant teams via contracts.
• Excellent communication and client/customer management skills.
• Proven ability to identify and manage highly sensitive matters.
• Strong active listening and conflict management skills with a focus on problem-solving and facilitating consensus.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and direct narratives, reports, and presentations.
• Proven ability to understand technical information and translate it to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in a team environment in an architectural, property management, or engineering environment, managing multiple disciplinary teams and/or projects.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to successfully move several projects forward at the same time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience using Project Management Software Systems.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal to interact with a diverse workforce including the skilled trades, contractors, consultants, clients, and regulatory agency personnel.
• Valid Driver's license.

Work Environment
This position requires a minimum of three days per week of onsite work. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with City policies. Additional Information

This position is classified as a Strategic Advisor 2, General Government. The full salary range for this job classification is $ 54.60 -$81.91 per hour. This position is FLSA exempt (not eligible for overtime) and is Civil Service. The salary range for this individual role has been identified as $74.36 - $77.48 (target salary range) per hour or $113,568 - $ 170,372.8 annually.

Application Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. You must submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on the scheduled closed date .

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
3. Current resume indicating relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and education.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

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.

Background Check: Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattles Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.

Why work at the City of Seattle ?
The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.

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 current City employees 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, medical condition, or pregnancy. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

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