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Form of workAbout Parks and Recreation:
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Seattle Parks and Recreation equips employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults and seniors. We strive to deliver excellent customer service to each visitor and participant. SPR is also deeply committed to advancing the City of Seattle's Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) by working to end institutional and structural racism.
Our commitment: SPR commits to Our City Values, Workplace Expectations, and Racial Equity and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We support and hold ourselves accountable by striving to eliminate barriers to access and provide employees with equitable opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
SPR manages 6,414 acres of park land (12% of the city's land total) that comprise more than 485 parks and open areas and include a wide range of facilities and features such as community centers, swimming pools, wading pools and water spray parks, indoor and outdoor tennis facilities, environmental learning centers, special gardens, athletic fields, park boulevards, green spaces and natural areas, golf courses, lawn bowling facilities, boat moorages, fishing piers, neighborhood playgrounds and play areas, boulevards, large shoreline areas, creeks, trails, and an urban camp. To learn more about Seattle Parks and Recreation, visit our website, Facebook page, Twitter account or Parkways Blog.
About Planning & Capital Development Branch:
The Planning & Capital Development Branch (PCD) delivers projects to the citizens of Seattle. The Planning Unit provides long range planning, project focused planning, asset management, and community engagement. The Engineering and Design unit provides project review oversight, upkeep of standards and specifications, bidding administration, and in-house design. It also houses a team of in-house designers, environmental analysts, and surveys. The Project Management Team leads projects through construction documentation, bidding, permitting, construction, and project closeout. Together these teams are responsible for the implementation of the initiatives funded through the Metropolitan Park District (MPD), REET, grants, and other funding sources. The team collaborates department and citywide. This position will be housed in the Project Management team.
About the Project Construction Manager 3 position:
The Project Construction Manager is a critical leader of the Project Management Team. The position's primary responsibilities focus on leading the Capital Project Coordinator (CPC) side of the team which is comprised of (2) CPC Supervisors as direct reports and approximately 16 CPC staff (Senior CPC, CPC, and CPC Assistant) as indirect reports. This Manager position will be responsible for the team's delivery of projects within the stated scope, schedule, and budget.
The Project Controls Manager and the Project Construction Manager will work in tandem to lead the Project Management team with the support of the two CPC Supervisors. They are also key members of the PCD Management Team and play an important part in strategically leading the branch with empathy, innovation, and a systems thinking mindset.
The Project Construction Manager will also work in strong collaboration with the Park Engineer related to project review, bidding, and construction contract administration.
- Lead hiring processes, onboard, and train new staff, and ensure ongoing training
- Support staff with expert advice related to construction administration and ensuring compliance with construction documents and regulatory code.
- Negotiating, review cost proposals, MPs, and change orders.
- Support the Supervisors and will promote team building through various methods
- Workload planning, keeping the Director and Deputy Superintendent informed.
- Upholds the mission, vision, and values of the Department and City.
- Has a clear understanding of the City's RSJ Initiative and leads team towards anti-racism.
- Coordinates closely with the Branch leaders and team to support branch-wide project delivery.
- Works in partnership with the Project Controls Manager to lead the Project Management Team.
- Supervises direct reports and is well attuned to indirect reports.
- Promotes collaboration and strong teamwork with the entire group.
- In collaboration with the Project Controls Manager, is accountable for the team's performance and keeping projects on scope, schedule, and budget, meeting KPIs, and responding to emergent needs.
- Oversees key MPD Initiatives such as Decarbonization, Community Center Renovations and Developments, and multiple life-cycle renovation KPIs.
- Responsible for achieving goals and supports reporting of KPIs and goal completion.
- Manages and oversees budgets of team including contract management, working with multiple funding sources, overseeing grants, and utilizing multiple purchasing options.
- Participates in quarterly project budget monitoring and development of multi-year cash flows. Ensures timely updates of budgets, schedules, and websites.
- Provides expert advice to team during all aspects of project delivery daily.
- Facilitates Pre-construction meeting with CPC and supports ongoing construction meetings as needed. Provides support with negotiating complex situations and cost proposals.
- Represents a department or functional area on a variety of issues before external constituencies; defuses potentially troublesome issues related to department policies and procedures; manages relationships with significant external constituencies; resolves significant problems and gathers external feedback through facilitating group processes.
- Provides strong leadership towards continuous improvement and staff morale.
- Bachelor's Degree in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Ten (10) years in capital project development and construction management.
- Six (6) years of management level experience or equivalent experience successfully leading multi-disciplinary teams of professionals.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 application (including MS Project).
- Current Washington State Driver's license.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Ability to function successfully in a highly visible arena, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and flexibly manage changing circumstances.
- Knowledge of or experience in working with project delivery software such as Procore.
- Experience with Project Management software, Bluebeam, Power BI, GIS, and/or other computer skills.
- Certification as a Project Management Professional
- Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds including people of color, LGBTQ+, and people of all abilities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- DBIA Certification
- Experience in and leads alternative delivery methods such as GCCM and DB on select projects.
- Technical expertise in project management and construction administration and holds a required professional degree and license.
- Comprehensive understanding of Engineering and Design related fields outside of their own area of expertise.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to complete tasks through teamwork.
- Enjoys being a member of a team, training and supporting staff.
- Has a positive attitude and proactive approach to problem solving.
- Leads with empathy and empowerment of staff.
Please completely fill out the application form, supplemental questions and also upload a recent PDF copy of your resume along with a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in this position.
The full salary range for this position is $52.36 - $78.53 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
SPR's Core Competencies
Accountability & Action: Holding yourself accountable for achieving goals, completing tasks, and delivering quality work. Demonstrating thoughtful initiative in actions and decision-making, and promoting high quality standards.
Equity and Inclusion: Supporting the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative and the City's commitment to workforce equity.
Communication:Sharing and exchanging information and ideas with people in a variety of ways to help them understand and remember the information.
Service: An ongoing commitment to base decisions and actions on the needs and priorities of the City.
Teamwork:Leading as an engaged member of a team to build a cohesive team and facilitate the achievement of work group goals.
Aligning Performance for Success: Collaboratively guiding and engaging the team to accomplish defined work goals.
Direction and Delegation:Sharing authority and responsibilities with others to distribute decision-making and accountability throughout the organization; enabling individuals to stretch their capabilities; and accomplishing the organization's strategic priorities.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Work is usually performed in-person at an office environment. Occasional evening and weekend work required.Employment Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
