Civil Engineer Supervisor

Program Manager

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a Program Manager to assist in our Combined Sewer Overflow Reduction Program (CSO Program) that will reduce overflows of sewage and polluted stormwater from entering Seattle waterways. The successful candidate will be expected to successfully manage a group of project managers, leading capital improvement projects through the following project lifecycle: options analysis, design, construction, and closeout.

Additionally, the candidate will lead in setting up and implementing program- and project-management processes, standards, and templates for the CSO Program and managing the contract of the program management consultant contract. This position is a leadership role in the CSO Program.

The work of the CSO Program is focused on protecting public health and the environment; it is required by a federal Consent Decree. The team will be leading multiple, concurrent projects that will implement a range of solutions.

About Seattle Public Utilities:
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a Community Centered Utility whose mission is to foster healthy people, environment, and economy by partnering with our community to equitably manage water and waste resources for today and future generations. We deliver high quality, vital services, across four major lines of business: providing water, solid waste, drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and businesses.

In addition, SPU provides drinking water for 1.5 million regional customers in Seattle and other municipalities. Our customers depend on us to deliver high quality, reliable, and cost-conscious utility services and to achieve the highest benefits possible for every investment we make.

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.

• Lead the set up of the CSO Program, including developing standards, standard processes, and onboarding new SPU and Consultant staff.
• Plan, organize, manage, and coordinate project management of teams executing the options analysis, design, and construction phases of CSO projects across the City in a consistent and equitable manner.
• Supervise and/or serve as the project manager on some of the most technically complex and visible projects for the lifecycle of a project, including initiation, option analysis, design, construction, closeout, and operation and maintenance of municipal public works projects.
• Supervise and/or prepare project scopes, schedules, progress and final reports, and budgets.
• Monitor, control, and communicate program-level, and project-level status including cost, schedule, risk, quality, and safety.
• Oversee coordination with, and develop programmatic strategies with, stakeholders including SPU work groups, regulatory agencies, other City Departments, and King County.
• Supervise up to 4 project managers working on the CSO Program, including resource forecasting and management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to plan work, respond to issues, and look ahead to identify needs, risks, and mitigation.

Experience:

• Six (6) years of professional civil engineering experience, including two years supervisory experience.

License, Certification, and other Requirements:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington.
• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Education: Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of civil engineering capital improvement projects.
• Extensive knowledge and ability to perform project management duties.
• Current certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Excellent communication skills across a variety of audiences, both written and verbal.

This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Employees will be required to come into the office a minimum of twice a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor and may be subject to change based on business needs.

The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin,…