Seattle Department of Transportation · 12 hours ago
Capital Projects Supervising Senior Project Manager (Strategic Advisor 2)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$56.57/hr - $84.88/hr
5+ years expThe Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is committed to connecting communities and building safer streets. They are seeking a Supervising Senior Project Manager to manage complex capital projects and supervise other project managers, while also providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provides quality project management for capital projects and serves as project manager for the most complex capital projects
Supervises a team of other project managers working on capital projects
Provides guidance on best practices and process improvements, with a commitment to building excellence within the PM Group
Provides guidance to junior project managers, including mentoring deputy project managers on selected capital projects
Supports PM Group staff development through identifying and supporting training, professional growth, and career advancement opportunities for supervisees and the larger PM Group
Provides and models excellent communication within the PM Group and to management, including the timely dissemination of capital project information within the project team, to program owners, project funders, partner departments and agencies, and to SDOT leadership
Manages the scope, schedule, and budget from planning, through design and construction for Seattle Department of Transportation capital projects
Coordinates and develops agreements with other City departments and external public agencies
Conducts project-associated public outreach and attends meetings to determine objectives, program plans, and project scope
Develops and negotiates schedules for design and construction, and monitors and coordinates activities of contractors, consultants, committees, community organizations, and users during construction
Monitors and evaluates projects to ensure adherence to project specifications and standards
Prepares reports, correspondence, advertisements, and official documents
Coordinates consultant selection process; negotiates and administers consultant contracts; coordinates all aspects of contract between other staff; and evaluates performance
Supports department goals in promoting diversity, racial equity, and social justice
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or civil engineering technology, or related field
Five (5) years of transportation-oriented project management experience
Three (3) years of supervisory experience that includes hiring, managing work assignments, performance evaluations and management of staff
An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties
Preferred
Strong organizational, time management, and customer service skills
Strong and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting public involvement processes and communicating sensitive information with community, stakeholders, elected officials, and management
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington
Ability to work both as part of a team and independently while keeping leadership informed of progress and issues
Attention to detail, organization, and the ability to actively manage multiple processes
Ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base
Benefits
Vacation
Holiday
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents
Company
Seattle Department of Transportation
Seattle Department of Transportation is a Government Administration industry
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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2025-04-22
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