Senior Project Controls Analyst (Capital Projects Coordinator, Sr.)

Full Job Description

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone—together!

Are you experienced with Project Controls and interested in ensuring compliance with grant funded capital projects?

The Capital Projects Division has a great opportunity for a Senior Project Controls Analyst (Capital Projects Coordinator, Sr.). In this critical role you will be responsible for ensuring key information associated with capital projects, such as schedule, cost, scope, and risks, are documented, monitored, and updated. The Analyst works directly with numerous subject matter experts across the department, including project managers, finance staff, grant compliance staff, engineers, planners, and managers to coordinate capital project delivery and ensure SDOT is progressing toward our commitment to the people of the City.

Requirements

• Support the Capital Project and Project Development Divisions with project controls services. This primarily includes baselining and re-baselining workplans.
• Maintain and enhance the project management/project controls data management system (Clarity PPM) to support project management, internal and external reporting, and documentation.
• Analyze current and past projects to help inform project schedules for the capital projects division and work closely with project managers to develop their project schedules
• Analyze and support the project managers in risk register development incorporating risks into both the schedule and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with program owners to document changes in scope, schedule, and costs, and ensures that tracking/reporting mechanisms accurately reflect capital project status.
• Support and implement a change management process that works for both staff and management.
• Assist in the development of dashboards and reports utilizing PowerBI that supplement Clarity PPM and provide an overview of project costs, contingencies, schedule, and budget.
• Work with the team to offer continuous improvement ideas and insights for project controls by keeping abreast on innovative opportunities.
• Act as a Liaison with finance analysts on funding plans.
• Support department goals in promoting diversity and social justice.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administrat­ion, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or related field.

Experience:

• Four (4) years of project or construction management or related experience.

OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

License, Certification:

• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:

• Strong background in Microsoft Project and/or P6, including 2 or more years’ experience as a project scheduler.
• Proficient in Project Management/Project Controls and/or Portfolio Management data management systems, including 3 or more years' experience with Clarity PPM as a system or data administrator.
• Leveraging technology to increase effectiveness and efficiency, including use of applications like Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Project, P6, Jaspersoft, Access, Excel, Word, SharePoint etc.
• Familiar with capital project delivery principles, including schedules, cost estimating and risk analysis.
• Strong team member and willingness to collaborate with a variety of different teams throughout the Department.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days of work is completed in a City office, and 2 days of work is completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week.

Additional Information

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
3. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
4. Supplemental questionnaire responses.

Job offer is contingent upon verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process and may include a criminal history background check.

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.

The full salary range for this position is $64.17 - $74.86 per hour.

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: This position is open to all 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, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided upon request.