Public Works Project Manager Promotional

Position: Public Works Project Manager 1 (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)
locations:
Public Works Building
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* Note:

Current Employees must use the*
* ** career section to apply for this position.
**** Employee Type:
** Regular
* * Department:
** County Road
** Salary:**$76,059.02 - $ Annually / $6,338.25 - $8,828.49 Monthly / $36.57 - $50.93 Hourly
** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40
* * Overtime Eligibile:
** No
* * Job Posting Date Range:
** 02/06/2026 - Until Filled
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* Job Summary:

** This posting is for a Project Manager 1 in the Capital Projects section of Public Works. The position will be responsible for managing a variety of projects and programs. Specific assignments may include:
Managing the Spokane County Geiger Spur rail line and related projects, assisting with managing a County grant funded program to install point of entry water filters on private properties on the West Plains to reduce PFAS contamination from source wells, and other capital and small works projects. Project may include the management of internal staff, consultants, contractors and their work products for planning, design, procurement, and construction.
WHO MAY APPLY:
This recruitment is open to all Spokane County employees in a position covered by the Public Works Guild and all other applicants meeting the minimum requirements.
This position performs professional work employing considerable project management skills to manage multiple high-priority projects within the Public Works Department. Work may be focused on a specific project phase, or may span all project phases from inception through completion. The position allocated to this class is responsible for the effective planning and management of high-priority projects. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of the Senior Management, or a designee.

Supervision may be a function of positions under this classification.
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* Job Description:

**** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
*** Plans and implements multi-faceted projects and programs that typically involve coordination and considerable interaction with County staff, governmental and community agencies, community groups, the general public, etc.
* Follows defined project management methodology to achieve positive results.
* Facilitates the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables.
* Writes project specifications.
* Defines project tasks and resource requirements.
* Develops full scale project plans.
* Implements and manages project changes and interventions to achieve project goals.
* Assembles, reviews and maintains all pertinent documentation.
* Estimates and manages project budget and resource allocation.
* Prepares detailed cost estimates as needed.
* Plans and schedules project timelines.
* Tracks project deliverables using appropriate tools.
* Provides direction and support to project team.
* Assists in training others on project management skills.
* Evaluates project for adherence to quality assurance plans.
* Monitors and reports on progress of the project to all stakeholders.
* Identifies, tracks, manages and mitigates risk.
* Escalates issues when necessary to ensure minimal impact to quality, budget, and timeline.
* Maintains project compliance in each aspect of project.
* Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
** EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
*** Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of professional experience managing public works projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* OR any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work.
* Project Management Professional (PMP) is desirable.
* Possession of a valid Washington Driver's License at time of hire and for the duration of employment.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
*** Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
* Knowledge of standard procedures used in completion of projects, including quality control.
* Knowledge of operations and requirements for the assigned department or area.
* Knowledge of finance and budgeting for purposes of project management.
* Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and…