Capital Projects Manager

Applications received through Friday, December 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM will receive priority first review. This position will remain opened until filled but may be closed at any time a qualified candidate is selected.

Under administrative direction, manages assigned capital improvement projects and contracts; plans, develops, prepares, and implements design drawings, specifications and cost estimates for utility, street, signal, facilities and other public works projects. Manages the advertisement, bid and award of capital improvement projects; contract administration and field inspection on city projects; monitors contractor activities to ensure construction is in accordance with City, State and Federal standards, codes, guidelines and laws and prepares, monitors and tracks project budgets.

There are two (2) Capital Projects Manager positions available.

New hires generally start between $8,416.26 and $9,279.49 per month. Placement within the position’s full wage scale is based on qualifications and professional experience. The full wage scale for this position is between $8,416.26 and $11,278.75 per month.

The Engineering Division provides design and construction management services, including field inspection, for the City's capital construction program. It determines development standards for and ensures compliance with these standards during private construction of utilities and roads. The division plans for long‑range capital and infrastructure needs for transportation, storm water management, water, and sewer. It prepares and executes architectural and engineering consultant contracts and construction contract bidding documents.

The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 43,420 (MRSC, 2024) and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system. Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services, a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department.

Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and oversee approximately 279 full‑time‑equivalent employees.

Following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position‑specific duties.

• Manages assigned capital improvement projects.
• Plans, develops and prepares designs drawings, specifications and cost estimates for utility, street, facilities and other public works projects.
• Designs contract drawings and specifications to assure quality, cost effective construction.
• Uses AutoCAD and related engineering and graphics software to prepare detailed design drawings.
• Coordinates project improvements with City Departments, private utilities, other public agencies and citizens and prepares and secures necessary easements for project construction.
• Proposes alternate construction methods or materials to reduce project costs.
• Performs constructability reviews of plans and specifications to reduce costs and avoid conflicts/changes during construction.
• Manages the advertisement, bid and award of capital improvement projects and prepares advertisement notices and responses to bidder questions.
• Reviews and analyzes bid documents for compliance with City, state and federal requirements and prepares award recommendation. Oversees the execution and processing of construction contract documents.
• Performs the construction management of assigned capital improvement projects; implements the contract; maintains project filing system and follows related City, state and federal standards, policies, guidelines and laws.
• Reviews and approves contractor submittals and review and respond to request for information.
• Perform…