What You Will Be Doing:  

• Lead and manage diverse project teams on multiple high-priority, complex capital projects requiring considerable, but often limited, resources while fostering strong, productive overall team dynamics throughout project lifecycles. Effectively identify and address interpersonal conflicts when they occur.
• Effectively apply Project Management industry standards and practices along with WTD PM manual process requirements in managing your assigned project workload.
• Independently lead and manage project teams in project planning/chartering, initiation, design, implementation, and closeout for assigned projects.
• Continually practice effective communication. Successful project management hinges on quality communication of information to numerous stakeholders to include internal and external team members, a variety of outside organizations and agencies, KC management and ultimately the communities we serve. 
• Monitor and control project work. As projects evolve change is inevitable. It's imperative that CPM's continually monitor scope, schedule, and budget and work diligently to control deviations as best they can throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications You Bring:     

• Possess a bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, construction management, business administration or a closely related field OR a combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the specified Job Duties, Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills of the classification.
• A strong understanding of project management processes and knowledge areas as described by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Management Body of Knowledge.
• A strong understanding of engineering and construction management techniques and principles, contract administration principles, and the critical path method (CPM) of project scheduling.
• The ability to proficiently utilize related PC business applications to include MS Office and MS Project.
• Possess and practice excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff possessing varied communication abilities and styles.
• Experience building and leading high-performing project teams that have collaboratively work through project decisions.
• Experience working effectively with a variety of project stakeholders, such as senior management, local jurisdictions, regulatory agencies, and community groups.
• Skills in conflict resolution, negotiation, and emotional self-awareness.
• Excellent skills in both Management and Leadership and a strong understanding of both areas of competence.
• Work effectively in both a virtual and in-person/onsite environment.

• Action Oriented: Readily acts on challenges, without unnecessary planning. Identifies and seizes new opportunities. Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times. Steps up to handle tough issues. Takes initiative without prompting and oversight.
• Communicates Effectively: Is effective in a variety of communication settings, one on one, small, and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. Attentively listens to others. Adjusts to fit the audience and the message. Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization. Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
• Customer Focused: Is effective at building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Collaborates: Is effective at building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Manages Conflict: Is proficient at handling conflict situations effectively.

• Washington State Driver's License or the ability to provide transportation to remote work locations with limited or no public transportation services.

• Strong team building, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills to facilitate the effective exchange of information, problem solving, and the ability to use collaborative processes to successfully execute projects. 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Ability to remain calm and focused while under periods of stress or conflict.

• Strong ability to continually assess and prioritize/reprioritize project tasks.  

• Adept at juggling a heavy project workload and simultaneously moving projects deftly through all project phases: planning, alternative analysis, design, construction, and closeout.

• Experience managing projects containing wastewater utility, public works, infrastructure, buildings, mechanical systems, and asset replacement elements.

Working Conditions

• Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements (Brightwater Treatment Plant) typically two times per week. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of Green Where We Work.

• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provisions and is not overtime-eligible.

• Union Representation: This position is represented by King County Technical Employees' Association (TEA) bargaining unit.

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• Resume
• Cover Letter 
• Complete Supplemental Questions

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