Capital Project Manager III (Facilities)

Summary

King county Road Services Division is looking for a Capital Project Manager to lead and support the planning, design, review and delivery of roads facilities capital projects valued at up to $5 million (combined). Projects may include repairs to buildings, construction of auxiliary structures, or other projects related to facilities. This position will manage all phases of project development, from scoping through implementation, while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with County standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, technical proficiency, and a commitment to continuous learning, adaptability, and high performance in a fast-paced public infrastructure environment. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality public infrastructure projects and are committed to serving the community with integrity and excellence, we encourage you to apply and join our team in shaping the future of King County's transportation network.

Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice

The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to "True North" values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.

The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates, and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County. The Division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel. To learn more about the Road Services Division, visit us at: About the Road Services Division - King County, Washington

Job Duties

Applying equity, racial, and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

• Manage and support the planning, design, review and delivery of road facilities capital projects at up to $5 million (combined), while leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Review and interpret design drawings, specifications, maps, reports or other technical documents to guide project decisions.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, applying strong organizational and time management skills.
• Identify and scope technical studies and data collection needs, prepare consultant work orders, and oversee studies completed by in-house resources.
• Coordinate stakeholder outreach with communication specialists for assigned projects. This involves informing internal customers about projects and often soliciting feedback from project stakeholders and strategizing on how to advance community needs/interests with the scope of the project.
• Develop and prepare clear, concise and accurate project documentation in support of King County initiatives.
• Review and develop standards for Facilities designs, project management procedures, and processes.
• Provide leadership, mentorship and direction to junior staff fostering skill development.
• Engage in continuous learning to advance technical and managerial skills, demonstrating adaptability, receptiveness to feedback, and a commitment to high performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Public Administration, or a closely related field; OR demonstrated comparable experience that provides a fundamental understanding of a technical discipline such as engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, environmental science or facilities operations resource management.
• Experience managing public infrastructure projects (roads, facilities, or transportation).
• Demonstrated experience independently developing/managing project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and implementation phases of capital projects.
• Experience that demonstrates proficiency and a high degree of skill in their technical discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, technical maps, reports and other technical documents.
• Proficiency in project management tools, Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, Project, Share Point, PowerPoint), and design software such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, AutoCAD or similar.
• Demonstrated ability in preparing basic maps and visuals to communicate technical or project information using tools such as aerial photos, GIS software, schematic diagrams or other visual aids.
• Demonstrated ability in successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously, while producing high quality deliverables in a timely manner.
• Possess strong time management and decision making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare project documentation and present information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of leadership principles, with demonstrated ability to mentor, direct and support junior staff.
• Is committed to prioritizing and ensuring equity and social justice are at the forefront of your daily work; Demonstrates behaviors that include fairness, respect, and inclusiveness.
• Commitment to professional growth, adaptability to changing priorities, and receptiveness to feedback.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Manages complexity to make a sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Communicates effectively to convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of the projects to different audiences.
• Drives results to consistently achieve results even under tough circumstances.
• Manages ambiguity to operate effectively event when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
• Organizational savvy to maneuver comfortability through complicated policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• License or certificate in your technical discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent training.

NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Washington State Driver's License (or the ability to obtain one upon hire), or ability to travel in a timely manner to various locations including sites which may not be served by public transportation.

Supplemental Information

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE:

Those candidates who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in a 15-minute phone interview the week of September 15, 2025,

If you are selected to move forward after the phone interview, you will be invited to attend a 45 minute in-person interview the week of September 22, 2025.

WHO MAY APPLY:

This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or/future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and or/special duty positions over the next six months.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

A full and complete King County application is required. You may also provide a resume and cover letter, summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position.

Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Supplemental question responses must be demonstrated in your application materials.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

EMERGENCY DESIGNATION STATUS:

Non-Mission Critical: Employees who staff county functions or services that may be delayed, suspended, or diverted in an emergency while essential functions are prioritized Mission Critical.

UNION MEMBERSHIP:

This position is represented by PROTEC17.

TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT:

This is a hybrid position. The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking, onsite work and attending meetings as needed. The responsibilities of this position will include regular and ongoing in-office work.

Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.?

To learn more about the Department of Local Services, please visit our website at:

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Cassandra Montgomery

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To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

01

Do you have experience managing projects (preferably facilities or other public infrastructure) with combined budgets up to $5 million?

• Yes
• No

02

For question number 1, which best describes your level of experience. (Answers to this question must be supported in your application materials).

• I experience managing projects (facilities or other public infrastructure) with a combined budget up to $500,000.
• I have experience managing projects (facilities or other public infrastructure) with a combined budget of $500,000 to $1 million.
• I have experience managing projects (facilities or other public infrastructure) with a combined budget up to $2 million.
• I have experience managing projects (facilities or other public infrastructure) with a combined budget up to $3 million.
• I have experience managing projects (facilities or other public infrastructure) with a combined budget of $4 to $5 million.
• I do not have this experience.

03

For your response to question number 2, please indicate where you gained this experience, examples of the type(s) of capital project(s) you managed, your role, and key outcomes or accomplishments. If this does not apply to you, please state "N/A".

04

Do you have experience independently developing and managing project scope, schedule, and budget? (Answer to this question must be supported in your application materials).

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered yes to question number 4, how did you ensure that the project remained on schedule and within budget? What tools or methods did you use to track progress? If this does not apply to you, please state "NA/".

06

Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

07

If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff.

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