Capital Project Manager 5

The Port of Seattle is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.  

Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered.

As Capital Project Manager V in the Waterfront Project Management Group, you will serve as a technical expert and provide leadership on complex, highly visible, or politically sensitive capital projects, including major environmental cleanup and natural resource restoration projects.

• You will manage complex, highly visible, or politically sensitive capital construction projects, including environmental cleanup and natural resource restoration projects, using alternative public works delivery methods such as Design-Build and General Contractor/Construction Manager (GCCM).
• You will coordinate with project delivery contractors to ensure timely access to seaport sites for investigations and oversee subcontractor outreach, prequalification, and trade bidding activities that occur prior to establishing the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) or Maximum Allowable Construction Cost (MACC).
• You will monitor design development, budgets, schedules, and contractor-proposed design and cost options to ensure projects remain on track and within approved funding targets.
• You will coordinate with contractors, the Port, and external agencies to support project delivery, including permitting, inspections, testing, and occupancy requirements.
• You will engage and collaborate with contractors, agencies, customers, tenants, affected communities, and other stakeholders to build support, resolve issues, and advance project objectives.
• You will develop, negotiate, and manage consultant contracts, project budgets, funding strategies, schedules, and construction phasing plans.
• You will assess and mitigate project risks, develop contingency plans, and address complex funding, permitting, design, and construction challenges that may impact project scope, budget, schedule, or delivery.
• You will supervise, mentor, and develop project managers and staff, while implementing policies, procedures, initiatives, and performance measures that enhance project delivery and operational effectiveness.

As Capital Project Manager V in the Waterfront Project Management Group, you will serve as a technical expert and provide leadership on complex, highly visible, or politically sensitive capital projects, including major environmental cleanup and natural resource restoration projects.

• You will manage complex, highly visible, or politically sensitive capital construction projects, including environmental cleanup and natural resource restoration projects, using alternative public works delivery methods such as Design-Build and General Contractor/Construction Manager (GCCM).
• You will coordinate with project delivery contractors to ensure timely access to seaport sites for investigations and oversee subcontractor outreach, prequalification, and trade bidding activities that occur prior to establishing the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) or Maximum Allowable Construction Cost (MACC).
• You will monitor design development, budgets, schedules, and contractor-proposed design and cost options to ensure projects remain on track and within approved funding targets.
• You will coordinate with contractors, the Port, and external agencies to support project delivery, including permitting, inspections, testing, and occupancy requirements.
• You will engage and collaborate with contractors, agencies, customers, tenants, affected communities, and other stakeholders to build support, resolve issues, and advance project objectives.
• You will develop, negotiate, and manage consultant contracts, project budgets, funding strategies, schedules, and construction phasing plans.
• You will assess and mitigate project risks, develop contingency plans, and address complex funding, permitting, design, and construction challenges that may impact project scope, budget, schedule, or delivery.
• You will supervise, mentor, and develop project managers and staff, while implementing policies, procedures, initiatives, and performance measures that enhance project delivery and operational effectiveness.

• Experienced – You have eight (8) years of construction project management experience, to include three (3) years of supervisory/lead/mentor experience including leading a project or process.
• Desired – We hope you have a bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, business administration or environmental science. We hope you are a Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA) and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM). We hope you have experience with cleanup projects performed under the federal Superfund law, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).  
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.  At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Leader – You demonstrate leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills, with the ability to serve as an expert advisor, evaluate and develop project managers, and lead multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams, including in-house staff and consultants.
• Political Savvy – You are able to present and explain controversial or politically sensitive project and program information, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and exercise sound judgment in advancing organizational objectives.
• Strategic Project Delivery – You are an expert in project and program management, with a proven ability to lead complex projects, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, drive collaboration, resolve conflicts, and build productive relationships at all organizational levels, including with elected officials.
   

• Experienced – You have eight (8) years of construction project management experience, to include three (3) years of supervisory/lead/mentor experience including leading a project or process.
• Desired – We hope you have a bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, business administration or environmental science. We hope you are a Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA) and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM). We hope you have experience with cleanup projects performed under the federal Superfund law, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).  
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.  At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Leader – You demonstrate leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills, with the ability to serve as an expert advisor, evaluate and develop project managers, and lead multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams, including in-house staff and consultants.
• Political Savvy – You are able to present and explain controversial or politically sensitive project and program information, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and exercise sound judgment in advancing organizational objectives.
• Strategic Project Delivery – You are an expert in project and program management, with a proven ability to lead complex projects, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, drive collaboration, resolve conflicts, and build productive relationships at all organizational levels, including with elected officials.
   

• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8\:00 a.m. to 5\:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. You may be required to work during emergencies.
• Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within the first three months of employment. 
• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements. 
   

• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8\:00 a.m. to 5\:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. You may be required to work during emergencies.
• Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within the first three months of employment. 
• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements. 
   

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.