Capital Development & Delivery Manager; Sr Engineering Mgr

A MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITY TO SHAPE KITSAP’S FUTURE

Kitsap County Public Works is growing its Capital Facilities Division and seeks a strong leader to shape public infrastructure. This role offers the chance to lead key capital projects that serve the community.

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

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field, licensed as a Washington State professional engineer (PE), or in process of securing Washington State committee; and eight years of relevant experience in engineering design and construction, including three years of supervisory or management.

• Ten years of relevant experience in engineering and design.
• Master’s degree.

Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.

Compensation: $–$ yearly salary.

This position is open until filled. This position will be reviewed weekly.