Asset Planning Manager (Mgr 2 - P&FM)

Full Job Description

The City of Seattle is seeking a dynamic Asset Planning Manager to lead strategic capital and asset planning for a complex and large portfolio of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) assets.

This role is responsible for overseeing the City’s facility asset management program and directing the systems and processes that support the Facility Operations Division.

The successful candidate will ensure efficient coordination across operational units, optimize asset performance, deliver long-term value through data-driven planning and integrated service delivery, and accurately track the division’s budget and spending.

The Asset Planning manager leads a professional team of data analysts and strategic advisors who manage an existing asset portfolio and plan new or replacement assets.

Specialties include sustainability analysis, asset evaluation, systems administration, and data analysis, and is responsible for facility planning, asset management, energy management, and plays a central role in shaping long-range capital investment strategies to ensure safe, resilient, and high-performing facilities.

Asset Planning develops data-driven capital strategies, and translates asset condition, performance, and operational needs into prioritized capital project recommendations and major maintenance/repair considerations.

This role ensures that investment decisions align with City policy, regulatory and safety requirements, sustainability goals, and service delivery outcomes.

This position reports to the FAS Facility Operations Director.

ABOUT US

FAS is often the public's first interaction with the City of Seattle, operating as a customer-focused front door that assists with everything from paying utilities or reporting a pothole to requesting public information or even adopting a new pet.

The 500-plus employees of FAS span across 10 divisions and work behind-the-scenes providing critical functions, like managing 120 City facilities—including police and fire stations—overseeing the City's neighborhood customer service centers and Customer Service Bureau and making sure minority-owned businesses can equitably compete for City contracts.

Requirements

Capital & Asset Planning

Strategic Leadership & Coordination

Program, Budget & Contract Management

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

People & Organizational Leadership

Energy & Resource Conservation

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Urban Planning, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in asset planning, financial analysis, property management, project management, construction of civic or institutional facilities, or a related discipline.
• Five (5) years of experience in senior-level management, providing strategic leadership to teams, and oversight of complex budgets for facilities and capital infrastructure projects.
• Current Washington State Driver’s License or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Other combinations of education, training, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability.

The most successful candidates will possess the following:

• A working knowledge of building construction and systems.
• Advanced degree in Facility Management, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Urban Planning, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), Facilities Management Administrator (FMA), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Project Management Professional (PMP) or Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience managing and tracking a large and complex operating and capital budget.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and quantitative skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments and build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervision, and team-building capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex technical and financial information into clear, compelling narratives and visuals.
• Proficiency with analytical and visualization tools; experience with asset management systems.
• Knowledge of enterprise asset management, building information systems, and property management platforms.
• Thorough understanding of building systems, construction methods, codes, costing, safety standards, and project management frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, and risk management skills.
• This position acts in close coordination with and provides technical support to other managers in the division. Well-developed skills that apply to each of these management areas (Facility Maintenance, Real Estate, and Property Management) are a plus.

This position requires a minimum of three days per week of onsite work. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with City policies.

Additional Information

This position is classified as a Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time. This position is FLSA exempt (not eligible for overtime). The salary range for this individual role has been identified as $56.57 - $84.88 per hour or $118,000 – $177,000 annually.

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. You must submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on the scheduled closed date.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state “see my resume” or “see my personnel file” are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Background Check: Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17.

Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.

Why work at the City of Seattle?The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism.

Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same.

To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans

Who May Apply: The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences.

Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy.

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 experiences.

If you have questions regarding this bulletin or employment at Finance and Administrative Services, please send an email to John.blackmore@seattle.gov .

FAS promotes diversity and inclusion in employment. If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please contact us.

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