Capital Project Manager Facilities

Ready to help shape Issaquah’s future?

The City of Issaquah is looking for a skilled Capital Projects Manager to deliver facilities capital improvements, including two landmark civic projects: the relocation of City Hall and the remodel of the Issaquah Police Station. These high‑profile initiatives represent a unique chance to leave a lasting legacy in one of the region’s most vibrant and growing communities.

In this role, you’ll bring strong leadership, communication, and project management expertise to a fast‑paced Facilities team responsible for delivering critical public infrastructure. Acting as the City’s project lead, you’ll coordinate with internal departments, consultants, contractors, permitting agencies, and community members to ensure successful project delivery from planning through construction.

Key responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, procurement, contract negotiations, consultant oversight, specification review, cost estimating, technical review coordination, and comprehensive management of assigned capital projects.

The City of Issaquah strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, and local laws.

We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our city operations.

• Manage large and/or complex capital facility projects from conception to implementation, including staff relocations, tenant improvements, renovations, remodels, repair and replacement of building systems (mechanical, electrical, roofs, exterior envelope, and interior finishes).
• Lead multi‑disciplinary teams of City staff from multiple departments, consultants, contractors, tenants, operations and maintenance staff, and other internal and external team members.
• Develop and oversee construction contracts. Manage quality, schedule, and costs; approve pay requests; review submittals; prepare and negotiate change orders; monitor schedules; and make recommendations for work acceptance in accordance with City policies.
• Select and supervise consultant teams. Manage consultant performance and work product.
• Prepare project plans and specifications, analyze project requirements, and prepare cost estimates.
• Develop and implement community engagement plans for assigned projects as needed to inform, engage, and answer questions from the public, media, and other agencies.
• Evaluate impacts of assigned projects using the City’s Equity Framework. Make recommendations based on application of the framework and input from diverse voices.
• Develop and implement systems to track performance measures related to project schedule and budget.
• Develop and implement standard unit price contracts for repairs and maintenance.
• Assist in the development of the Capital Improvement Plan, including grant procurement, project scoping, and estimating of individual projects.
• Establish goals, priorities, policies, and procedures for assigned projects. Present recommendations to coworkers and department director.
• Represent the City in communications and negotiations with other jurisdictions and agencies, contractors, property owners, and the general public. Respond to sensitive and/or difficult inquiries from elected officials, the Mayor, City administration, or the general public.
• Conduct field inspections of in‑progress work. Coordinate with inspectors to ensure adequate monitoring of construction.
• Make presentations to elected and appointed officials, community groups, and the general public on projects. Communicate technical information to non‑technical audiences.
• Serve as technical expert to other City staff, contractors, developers, and the general public.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, civil engineering, business or public…