Capital Development & Delivery Manager; Sr Engineering Mgr

Position: CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT & DELIVERY MANAGER (SR ENGINEERING MGR)
Salary: $ - $ Annually
Location : Public Works, Human Resources and Human Services, 507 Austin Dr, Port Orchard, WA
Job Type: Full Time PW (40hrs/wk)
Department: Public Works
Division: CAPITAL FACILITIES DIVISION
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NON

OVERVIEW
A MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITY TO SHAPE KITSAP'S FUTURE

Kitsap County Public Works is continuing to grow its Capital Facilities Division, and we're looking for a strong leader with a strong ready to make a lasting impact. This is a chance to step into a key role and help deliver high-quality public infrastructure that directly serves the citizens of Kitsap County.

Why this role stands out:

We are seeking an experienced leader to manage our Capital Development and Delivery section within the Public Works Capital Facilities Division. In this critical position, you will guide both the Project Management and Construction teams, oversee contracted professional services, and play a central role in delivering complex, meaningful capital projects.
As the Capital Development & Delivery Manager, you will:

• Provide comprehensive project oversight for planning, management, and completion of capital projects across the County's portfolio, with emphasis on Public Buildings, Parks, and Utilities
• Coordinate programs and projects with County Departments, Elected Offices, Public Utilities, State agencies and the public
• Solve complex engineering and infrastructure challenges
• Lead and develop a team of professional and technical staff
• Plan, develop and implement strategic plans and objectives aligned with Countywide vision, mission and business goals
• Execute sound business management practices and develop performance metrics to measure success
• Create a positive work environment built on trust, approachability, and strong partnerships both internally and with external stakeholders, vendors, and the public
• Recommend Asset Management practices to preserve and optimize capital investments
• Establish best practice project controls, contracts management and procurement through cross-county partnerships

What you bring:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, Licensed as a WA State Professional Engineer (PE), or in process of securing WA State comity; and eight years relevant requisite experience in engineering design and construction, to include three years of supervisory or management.
• * Engineering means the "practice of engineering" as defined in RCW 18.43.020.

Preferred Education, Experience or Other Qualifications

• Ten years of relevant experience in engineering and design.
• Master's Degree

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• Who May Apply:
  This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified is exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is at will and are covered under the
• covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
• Application Requirements: All applicants, internal and external, must submit a complete and fully detailed application. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications for the position by the posted closing date. The County uses the information provided in the application (not the résumé) to verify relevant work experience and to determine placement on the pay scale if you are selected for the position.
  
  To be considered, your application must: Be fully completed, including all supplemental questions. Provide specific and detailed information showing that you have performed the duties and gained the experience required for the role. Include the total years of relevant experience, quantified based on full-time equivalency. Applications that are incomplete, lack sufficient…