Community Capital Facilities - Program Manager (COM3

Community Capital Facilities - Program Manager (COM3) at the Department of Commerce

We’re reimagining what’s possible in government. We’re builders, thinkers, and change‑makers, working at the intersection of innovation, community, and impact. From unlocking critical funding to fueling inclusive economic growth, we’re turning big ideas into real‑world solutions that uplift people and places.

Our agency’s strength lies in the diversity of our workforce and the breadth of the lived experiences and perspectives employees bring to the work. We believe equity is not just a value but a practice, which is reflected in how we design programs, engage communities, and deliver outcomes. We foster a workplace culture where curiosity is encouraged, bold thinking is welcomed, and collaboration drives our impact.

This job is a commitment to reshape systems so they work better for everyone. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo and build meaningful connections, we want to meet you.

Let’s build what’s next, together.

Partners with local governments, nonprofits, and others to strengthen the ability of all forms of local government and community-based organizations to fund and develop critical services to their citizens.

The division provides leadership in local government finance and statewide infrastructure initiatives that help create and retain jobs. We also provide grants, loans, and planning and technical assistance to local governments for community development needs, infrastructure improvements, and economic development opportunities.

This position is within the Community Capital Facilities Unit (CCF). CCF provides capital grants to non‑residential community facility projects through a variety of programs. The position is responsible for overseeing direct appropriations, Building Communities Fund program and capital contract projects as assigned. The position oversees the entire contract lifecycle from project solicitation, award, and initiation to project closeout, ensuring long‑term consistency through sustained project engagement.

Responsibilities include managing pre‑contract activities such as grant application development, scope and budget review, and compliance with state capital funding requirements. Responsibilities continue through contract execution and administration, including ongoing budget oversight, expenditure tracking, reimbursement processing, and compliance monitoring. The position also provides continuous technical assistance to stakeholders and grantees, ensuring that all programmatic and statutory requirements are met. Project oversight extends through completion, with a focus on performance reporting, closeout documentation, and final audits, ensuring seamless, end‑to‑end contract management.

The position will also assist with the administration of other CCF competitive grant application processes.

• Negotiate, draft and execute capital contracts and amendments scope of work and special terms and conditions with both new and re‑appropriated capital funds, appropriately storing and maintaining public records.
• Utilize the Department’s Contracts Management System (CMS) and other systems to record, track, and manage various contracting tasks and related components throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Ensure grantees understand the requirements to pay state prevailing wages, implement Executive Order 21-02 archeology and historic preservation requirements, and LEED building requirements, which requires an interpretation of RCW 39.35D (High Performance Building Requirements) and respond to inquiries about grantees’ compliance with these regulations.
• Coordinate with supervisor and to revise legislative intent documentation and other documentation as needed in support of direct appropriation and competitive grantees.
• Work independently in consultation with the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) to scope complex contracts and limit agency risk.
• Collaborate with the unit’s Real Estate and Development Services team to ensure all site security requirements have been satisfied to ensure the public benefits from the project…