Project Manager; Capital Projects Coordinator, Senior

Position Description

Do you want to lead meaningful projects that improve the quality of life for Seattle residents—while helping build a more sustainable, equitable city? Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is looking for skilled and mission‑driven Project Managers (Capital Projects Coordinator, Senior) to lead infrastructure projects that protect our city’s water, improve drainage and sewer systems, and build a more resilient urban environment. If you’re someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, design, and hands‑on project execution, this is your chance to make a lasting difference.

In this role, you’ll take the lead on SPU capital projects addressing critical challenges like urban flooding, combined sewer overflows, water main replacement, drainage and wastewater capacity, workforce facilities improvement and interagency infrastructure coordination initiatives. These projects don’t just maintain systems—you transform communities. With a focus on equity and SPU’s Race and Social Justice Initiative, your work will uplift neighborhoods, restore aquatic habitats, and strengthen the city’s ability to adapt to a changing climate.

You’ll be part of SPU’s Project Management and Controls Division, a collaborative and forward‑thinking team that’s responsible for translating big ideas into sustainable, impactful results. As a trusted leader, you'll guide cross‑functional teams, manage public investments responsibly, and keep Seattle’s essential water infrastructure flowing strong.

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community‑centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses, including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage, recycling, and compost. SPU also provides drinking water to 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the:

• SPU Website
• Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

• Hybrid work schedule opportunities (as appropriate)
• Family‑friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free Orca Pass
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

• Manage all phases of project delivery—initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing—ensuring projects are delivered in scope, on time, within budget, and to defined quality standards.
• Monitor performance and support data‑driven decisions using earned value management, critical path scheduling, and cost forecasting.
• Collaborate with utility and city staff and lead diverse and multi‑functional project teams, which include internal and external stakeholders, in delivering capital projects through planning, design, construction and close‑out phases.
• Create project management plans (PMPs), document project scope, cost, schedule, risk, and team member roles. Monitor and control the project team's performance in executing the plan and report on status to stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings, maintain action item and decision logs, and manage communications with stakeholders.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with consultants, including scope, schedule, quality, and cost.
• Lead acquisition of environmental, interagency, and local permits and ensure projects comply with appropriate laws, permits, regulations and codes, as well as SPU's protocols for managing projects.
• Lead the resolution of complex project implementation issues.
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