Water Transmission and Distribution Planning Manager; Mgr

Position: Water Transmission and Distribution Planning Manager (Mgr. 3)

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking an experienced manager to lead its Water Transmission and Distribution section. The Water Transmission and Distribution Manager directs and leads a team of engineers and technical planners responsible for the oversight and management of the regional water transmission and Seattle-centric water distribution systems. The team plans asset and capital investments as well as coordinates broadly on asset operation, maintenance, new development, other city and agency projects, and policy.

Some key programs under this position’s purview include water system seismic resiliency, water main rehabilitation, water service renewals, new taps, transmission pipelines rehabilitation, reservoir improvements, steel storage tank improvements, pump station improvements, and transportation project/right-of way coordination.

About Seattle Public Utilities:

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/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.6 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), check out the:

• SPU Website
• SPU Workplace Expectations Download PDF reader
• Strategic Business Plan Download PDF reader

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.

Why

join our team?

We know work isn't only about what you do it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free Orca Pass
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

• Direct, manage, and mentor a team of eight (8) professional staff. This position has five (5) direct reports.
• Direct asset management planning for transmission and distribution asset programs, including transmission pipelines, distribution water mains, valves, hydrants, pump stations, and storage. This includes developing and updating asset management plans, coordinating with operations and maintenance teams, and troubleshooting issues that arise.
• Provide program management oversight for water transmission and distribution capital programs, including coordination of budget issues and spending plans, CIP governance direction, and collaborating with SPU’s Project Delivery and Engineering and Water Operations Branches.
• Develop and manage capital budgets and spending at the program level, totaling $90-100M annually.
• Oversee and guide capital planning and project implementation. Work includes supporting team members in project initiation and options analysis stages of capital project delivery, coordinating with capital project managers, designers, engineers, and construction managers to deliver projects, and collaboratively making improvements to be more effective and efficient in capital work.
• Assess, forecast and direct long-term transmission and distribution system needs, including distribution system master planning and supporting the operation and stewardship of distribution system…