Temporary Senior Capital Projects Coordinator

Note: This position is temporary with an anticipated end date of 12/31/2028 with funding through 12/31/2026. Continuation of the assignment/project in  is subject to funding.

The City of Kirkland's Public Works Department is seeking to fill one limited-term, full-time position - either Temporary Project Engineer or Temporary Senior Capital Projects Coordinator. We encourage you to review both job postings carefully and apply for the position that best aligns with your experience and qualifications. Please note that submitting an application for either position will place you in the candidate pool for both opportunities.

Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small‑town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you!

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The Senior Capital Projects Coordinator performs advanced engineering, architecture, construction management and project management responsibilities. This senior‑level professional position plans, budgets, and schedules all aspects of more complex, and/or highly visible capital improvement and other city‑funded/sponsored projects; administers consultant contracts; coordinates design reviews, environmental reviews, coordinates property and permit acquisition; coordinates building and contract awards; oversees construction management teams; and monitors project closeouts.

This class is distinguished from the Capital Projects Coordinator by the complexity, controversial nature, and/or high visibility of the type of assigned projects. Projects assigned at this level generally have City Manager, Council, and/or significant public interest, and project budgets tend to be larger than most capital projects. The Senior Capital Projects Coordinator is a resource to their peers and is considered a technical expert.

Upon demonstrating that they have obtained a Professional Engineer license, an employee in this classification will progress to the Project Engineer classification.

• Coordinates and/or attends planning meetings to determine objectives, program plan and project scopes.
• Develops and negotiates schedules for design and construction, monitors and coordinates activities of contractors, consultants, committees, community organizations, and users during construction.
• Coordinates consultant selection process. Prepares, negotiates and administers consultant agreements.
• Develops contract and project specifications and negotiates contracts for design and construction of projects.
• Coordinates review of design and construction work performed by consultants and contractors.
• Monitors and evaluates project construction and costs to ensure timely progress, and ensure compliance to specifications and budgetary restrictions.
• Reviews and clears for approval contractor payments.
• Prepares and processes change orders.
• Verifies accuracy of product and service invoices and project accounting.
• Coordinates project…