King County, WA · 1 week ago
Capital Projects Oversight Analyst 1
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $188K/yr
7+ years expKing County is seeking a Capital Projects Oversight Analyst 1 to join the Auditor’s Office, which focuses on improving accountability and efficiency in capital systems and projects. The role involves analyzing capital work across various facilities and ensuring alignment with community equity priorities. The successful candidate will engage in project oversight and contribute to the development of transparent processes.
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Responsibilities
Analyzing, overseeing, and improving the accountability, performance, equity, and efficiency of capital systems, programs, and projects in county government through analysis and engagement
Reviewing capital systems-related issues such as providing feedback on systems for identifying and monitoring the County’s highest risk projects, analysis of alternatives, project management, contracting, and staffing
Applying principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work
Qualification
Required
bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related technical discipline
minimum of seven years applied experience or significant applied experience in delivery of capital projects in a government environment
ability, interest, and initiative to learn about new systems, projects, practices, etc
best practice knowledge and experience with project planning, budgeting, schedule management, design and construction milestone or phasing risks, risk management, contingency planning, earned value and life cycle cost analyses
conducting complex quantitative and qualitative analyses, interviews, best practice research, and developing practical findings and recommendations for project managers and decision-makers to improve outcomes on capital projects
writing and reporting that effectively communicates information to decision-makers and the public
demonstrated commitment to valuing equity, listening and learning about equity principles, and contributing to an inclusive work environment
adaptation to diverse work styles, effective teamwork, and facilitating group discussions
working on multiple, complex projects and using effective time management, with minimal levels of supervision
facilitating constructive working relationships with elected officials, executive branch staff, and other stakeholders in situations that may be sensitive, high-risk, and publicly visible
flexibility, creativity, persistence, reliability, initiative-taking, change-making
an understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and intersectional biases and their impact on people and communities
advanced working knowledge of software, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical analysis software
ability to use county data systems to extract and analyze capital data
sufficient knowledge of the English language, usage, and grammar to write professional audit reports in English
Preferred
master's degree
professional engineering, architecture license, and/or certification in construction management
King County government or other local government experience
equity and social justice principles in capital planning and work
systemic racism and its impact on government programs and capital projects
alternative delivery methods such as General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM), and Progressive Design Build (PBD)
wastewater capital planning, management, and construction
hospital capital planning, campus planning, capital management, and construction
transit capital planning, management, and construction
land acquisition and environmental permitting processes
Benefits
Washington State Public Employees’ Retirement System
County health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Parental leave
Local transit pass and other local alternative transportation incentives
Deferred compensation plan
Company
King County, WA
King County is one of the best places to work in Washington and one of the state's largest employers with 14,000 dedicated employees.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Laura Federighi
Chief Financial Officer
Dan Bernard
Communities of Opportunity (COO) Employment Manager
Recent News
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