Project Manager I​/II; DOQ

Position: Project Manager I/II (DOQ)

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Open until filled. Cutoff for first review of applications: 8 am, December 8, 2025. Applications received after this cutoff may not be reviewed.

The Operations and Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department is seeking candidates for the position of Project Manager. This position will be filled as either Project Manager I or Project Manager II, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

We are seeking candidates with project management experience to lead a wide variety of facility, utility, street and fleet projects with support from the management team and departmental peers. The successful candidate will be a self‑starter, developing projects from conception through implementation, and supporting process improvements. The wide variety of projects ensures that every day will be different – from developing project budgets to meeting contractors in the field and interfacing with the community.

Project Managers independently perform highly responsible administrative and paraprofessional engineering work involving various public works projects or programs. Work includes, but is not limited to, public works project and program development, implementation and administration, including utilities, facilities, parks, open space, streets, vehicles and equipment.

About the City of Bainbridge Island

The City of Bainbridge Island is a vibrant community with small‑town feel, 52 miles of scenic shoreline and densely forested areas. Our employees are the most important asset in preserving and enhancing the special character of the Island, and in responding to the community’s needs. The City provides competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities. The Project Manager II classification is distinguished from the Project Manager I classification by the assignment of more complex duties and responsibilities.

• Conducts plan review for City projects; performs regular inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, including safety requirements and other applicable standards; checks appropriateness of materials and methods used in construction.
• Manages project design and construction elements with user groups, City departments, other agencies and the public; meets with stakeholders to ensure needs are being met by proposed designs and specifications.
• Administers consultant and construction contracts; participates in consultant selection process; drafts RFPs and RFQs; develops scopes of work; drafts contract language; processes change‑order requests; performs bid analysis and makes recommendations for award.
• Assists in or is responsible for obtaining environmental permits for public works repair and maintenance projects or capital projects.
• Prepares plans, specifications and estimates for various street maintenance and repair projects or capital projects, including but not limited to, roadway, shoulders, bike lanes, sidewalks, trails, guardrails, signage, pavement markings and other roadway features.
• Prepares and administers alteration, repair and service contracts for facilities maintenance activities such as HVAC, elevators, computerized building monitoring systems, janitorial, landscaping, hazardous materials removal and other interior or exterior building work.
• Prepares plans, specifications and estimates for various utility operations, maintenance and repair projects including water and wastewater treatment facilities, water transmission, storage and distribution systems, wastewater collection and pumping systems, and storm water detention, drainage and conveyances systems.
• Performs construction project management work including administration of construction contracts; attends project review meetings and coordinates construction inspection activities; monitors project schedules and achievement of milestones; reviews invoices and recommends approval of progress…