Pavement, Signs and Markings Deputy Division Director (Manager 3)

Join us in shaping Seattle's streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don't just move people, we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future, we're tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone-no matter who they are or where they live.

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

We're a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let's build a Seattle that works for everyone together!

Position Overview:

Seattle Department of Transportation's (SDOT) portfolio of work is vast. From filling potholes to paving streets, tweaking traffic signals, and helping buses and freight deliveries run on time, creating enjoyable public spaces, and building out a network of bike lanes and sidewalks to serve all ages and abilities.

The Seattle Department of Transportation's Maintenance and Operations Division presents an exceptional opportunity to join a highly successful team of professionals whose mission is to deliver a safe, reliable, efficient, and socially equitable transportation system that enhances Seattle's environment and economic vitality.

The Pavement, Signs, and Markings Deputy Division Director is responsible for leadership, strategic direction, and policy development for the Crew Coordination platform for city crew capital transportation construction projects. This position reports to the Division Director of Pavement, Signs, and Markings Division. This position will also be responsible for supporting the Division Director with the management of 192 indirect employees and 3 direct reports.

The Pavement Signs and Markings Division is the largest division in SDOT with a budget of $105M for 2025. This position will backfill the Division Director during periods of absence and will represent the Division Director and the Department in meetings with the public, 3rd party Agencies, Mayor's office meetings/presentations, and at Council briefings/presentations. This position will manage several Civil Engineering staff who perform crew capital construction management and inspection. In 2026/2027, SDOT is approved to hire an additional 5-10 indirect reports that will report to under this leadership structure. Crew-built capital projects generally consist of 60-100 delivered projects annually. 1. Leadership & Strategic Direction

• Responsible for the direction and leadership of the Crew Coordination delivery platform.
• Responsible for strategic, tactical, and operational planning.
• Responsible for directing the department priorities under the guidance of the executive leadership team.
• Attend monthly meetings with the Executive leadership team to provide schedule updates on key projects.
• Co-lead weekly Crew Coordination meetings with the PDD Deputy Division Director to manage upcoming project construction schedules.
• Manage through subordinates, small capital delivery via crew delivery and capital Unit Price/blanket contractors.
• Elevate project priority issues to SDOT leadership and lead strategy discussions.
• Work and communicate directly with, and present to, high-level staff throughout the Department, other City Departments, elected officials, and community and business groups.

1. Program & Policy Development

• Develop policy, workflow, tracking of data, prioritization, and performance metrics to evaluate program operations.
• Create standard operating procedures and define roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure that SDOT and the City proactively develop and implement equitable policy options and recommendations.
• Ensure equity, diversity, and social justice are the cornerstone of SDOT's processes and management practices.

1. Project & Operations Management

• Oversee preconstruction meetings, crew scheduling, public outreach, cost estimating, and weekly schedule and cost tracking.
• Update tracking spreadsheets and monitor performance metrics.
• Ensure adherence to Public Works contracting bid thresholds and union notifications for crew capacity constraints.
• Provide technical guidance to direct and indirect reports.
• Lead and support the creation and assignment of work orders, plan reviews, and development of traffic control plans.

1. Staff Supervision & Development

• Leadership and management of staff activities to meet organizational goals.
• Provide training on standard operating procedures in the Crew Coordination platform.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to influence and work collaboratively.

1. Cross-Functional & External Coordination

• Cross-matrix coordination with other agencies.
• Coordinate with SDOT divisions to update and determine new department priorities weekly.
• Ensure coordination with other Manager 3's to align with union contracts and City standards.

These responsibilities are a summarization of typical functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• The candidate for this role should have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, and/or Urban planning.

Experience:

• Seven (7) years of experience in construction management and operational crew construction for public works.
• Five (5) years of management/supervisory experience.

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

Strong candidates will have most of the following technical expertise:

• Strong background in operations, project management, construction management, asset maintenance, risk, strategic, and performance management.
• Must have a thorough technical understanding of civil construction and/or road construction that includes: concrete and asphalt paving, underground utilities for water, sewer, and signal/electrical channelization, and urban forestry elements, and ADA curb ramp principles and systems.
• Technical understanding of the City of Seattle Standard Plans and Specifications.
• Ability to negotiate, mediate, and facilitate contentious issues to a satisfactory conclusion within a charged atmosphere.
• Ability to present complex and often controversial issues to elected officials.
• Ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.
• Experience organizing, presenting, facilitating, and negotiating with diverse stakeholders and user groups.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects and competing priorities to meet milestones and budget targets.

Other Requirements:

Work Environment:

• Hybrid work schedule, 4 days a week in-office, 1 day remote. If the business needs require to respond in person, this position must accommodate the business need while working from remote locations.
• Field visits required, with potential exposure to active construction sites and all-weather conditions
• May involve occasional lifting, bending, and extended standing/walking
• On-call response for major weather or infrastructure emergencies may be required.

Licenses:

• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Licenses:

• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

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.Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.

3.Current resume indicating relevant experience and education.

4.Supplemental questionnaire responses.

Job offer is contingent upon verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, and may include a criminal history background check, a pre-placement medical examination, a review of driving history, and reference information.

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 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:

The full salary range for this position is $76.46 - $89.61 per hour.

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.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.