CSO Capital Project Manager

Full Job Description

WTD is working on an effort called the Mouth of Duwamish Wet Weather Facilities Program that will reduce overflows from 5 combined sewer outfalls where the Duwamish River meets Elliott Bay.

The Mouth of Duwamish Wet Weather Facilities Program is one of the largest investments and most complex efforts in water pollution control infrastructure the regional system will undertake.

The effort will help King County be a good environmental steward by improving water quality.

We must control CSO overflows and limit pollution to Duwamish River and Elliott Bay to do our part in creating healthy water bodies where communities and wildlife thrive and to meet regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate and assume a key role in delivery of this regional water pollution control infrastructure.

Working on a Program of this size and budget is rare. The successful applicant will get the opportunity to measurably progress their career.

About the Role:

The CSOs were designed many decades ago to be overflow relief points in the sewer system during periods of heavy rain.

Today, to better protect local water bodies, King County is investing in solutions to limit the number of overflows that occur and to ensure we are meeting regulatory requirements to protect water quality and public health.

About the Team:

The King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) CSO Delivery Unit manages Projects to plan, design, and construct facilities that control combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in accordance with regulatory requirements to protect water quality and public health.

Facilities range from new large gray infrastructure to smaller existing facility modifications.

While carrying out the Program to abate water pollution associated with CSOs, WTD is committed to local agency coordination and appropriate incorporation of King County initiatives such as Equity and Social Justice, Strategic Climate Action Plan, and Clean Water Healthy Habitat goals.

Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come!

With about 1000 employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities, our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship.

Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.

We partner with regulatory agencies to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection.

We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents.

Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region.

If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.

Requirements

• Lead management of complex, high-risk wastewater capital new infrastructure projects from concept through final implementation that require preparation of plans, specifications, estimates and scopes of work for public bidding, request for proposal process and/or internal use.
• Lead and direct large, high-priority, high-risk capital projects, which require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration.
• The position will focus on delivery of combined sewer overflow facilities and potential large projects to direct which are elements of Mouth of Duwamish Wet Weather Facilities such as SODO Wet Weather Treatment Station, Chelan Wet Weather Storage, and other projects as described in the most recent program update the 2018 CSO Control Program Update.
• Develop, implement and manage capital project scope of work, schedule, budget and contract requirements; execute plans for the design, procurement and construction phase of assigned projects.
• Support/lead negotiations with partners in the delivery effort.
• Represent WTD on internal and external communication and coordination efforts.
  

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in project/program management, engineering, construction management, business administration or closely related field is required.
• Work history of progressively responsible experience as a capital project manager responsible for design and construction project delivery through all phases of project implementation.
• Advanced knowledge of project management processes and knowledge areas as described by the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management techniques and principles, contract administration principles, and critical path method (CPM) project scheduling.
• Experience working with capital facility delivery methods including design bid build, General Contractor Construction Manager (GCCM), and Progressive Design Build (PDB).
• Skill in managing a number of projects or programs concurrently.
• Skill in multi-mode communications to different audiences, ability to build partnerships, skill in conflict resolution, strategic and tactile problem solving, team building and leading project teams.

• Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Balances Stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Directs Work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• One to four years of progressively responsible work experience as a capital project manager responsible for project delivery through all phases of delivery.
• Expert knowledge of contract administration and enforcement techniques and principles.
• Advanced skills working with the public including diverse communities to maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to work through complexity to solve problems.
• Skill and knowledge in handling politically sensitive issues, intergovernmental relations, and legislative process.
• Project Management Institute certifications or equivalent including Project Management Professional (PMP).

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