CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT & DELIVERY MANAGER (SR ENGINEERING MGR) at Kitsap County – Port Orchard, Washington
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About This Position
GROUNDBREAKING OPPORTUNITY: BE PART OF SOMETHING NEW FROM DAY ONE!
We're building something —a brand new Capital Facilities Division within our Public Works Department! This is about creating something from the ground up that will shape our community's infrastructure for decades to come.
Why this role is unique:
We're seeking an experienced leader to manage our new Capital Development and Delivery section within the Public Works Capital Facilities Department Division. This key position will provide direct supervision to the Project Management and Construction groups while overseeing contracted professional services.
As the Capital Development & Delivery Manager, you will:
- Provide comprehensive project oversight for planning, management, and completion of capital projects across the County's portfolio, with emphasis on Public Buildings, Parks, and Utilities
- Coordinate programs and projects with County Departments, Elected Offices, Public Utilities, State agencies and the public
- Solve complex engineering and infrastructure challenges
- Lead and develop a team of professional and technical staff
- Plan, develop and implement strategic plans and objectives aligned with Countywide vision, mission and business goals
- Execute sound business management practices and develop performance metrics to measure success
- Create a positive work environment built on trust, approachability, and strong partnerships both internally and with external stakeholders, vendors, and the public
- Recommend Asset Management practices to preserve and optimize capital investments
- Establish best practice project controls, contracts management and procurement through cross-county partnerships
What you bring:
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, Licensed as a WA State Professional Engineer (PE), or in process of securing WA State comity; and eight years relevant requisite experience in engineering design and construction, to include three years of supervisory or management.
- *Engineering means the "practice of engineering" as defined in RCW 18.43.020.
- Ten years of relevant experience in engineering and design.
- Master's Degree
JOB FUNCTIONS |
Essential Functions | % TIME |
Manages the preparation of scope, schedule, and budget, including engineering designs, plans, specifications and cost estimates on complex capital projects. Responsible for required site and construction surveying and base-mapping, right of way management, property acquisition, utility easements and coordination. | 10% |
Manages the development and delivery of the Public Buildings, Parks, and Utilities capital facilities/improvement programs with a combined annual budget of approximately $50-100m. | 35% |
Select, supervise and evaluate assigned staff, conduct or oversee performance evaluations and initiate and implement disciplinary actions as warranted, resolve grievances and other sensitive personnel matters, provide for the training and motivation of subordinates in order to make full use of individual capabilities and meet changing system demands. Develop, manage, and execute staff and resource budget. | 35% |
Direct resolution of sensitive and complex inquiries or service complaints. Manage the alternatives analysis in the design process for assigned programs to find equitable solutions consistent with County policies, goals and regulations, balancing public and private rights and interests. Research and prepare pertinent data and reports for legal counsel, give depositions and testify in court regarding assigned area as required. Ensure the public information required to support the capital programs is planned and distributed to reach target populations. | 10% |
Prepares budgets with justifications, project revenues and expenditures and more, you will be successful because you bring your strong skills in project management, workforce and revenue forecasting, and budget management to help improve accuracy and long-term planning. | 10% |
Required for All Jobs | |
• | Performs other duties as assigned |
• | Complies with all policies and standards |
This Job is Essential | Yes |
QUALIFICATIONS |
Education Level | Education Details | Required/ | |
Bachelor's Degree | in civil engineering or closely related field required from an accredited University. | Required | |
Master's Degree | in civil engineering or closely related field required from an accredited University. | Preferred |
Work Experience | |||
Experience | Experience Details | Required/ | |
8 years | Professional Related experience | Required | and |
3 years | Supervisory or management experience | Required | |
10+ years | Progressive experience with engineering design and construction | Preferred |
Licenses and Certifications | ||||
Licenses/Certifications | Licenses/Certification Details | Time Frame | Required/ | |
Certification as a Project Management Professional | Certification as a Project Management Professional | Preferred | and | |
Professional Engineer (PE) License | Certification as a licensed Professional Engineer in WA State required. | Required | and | |
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State | Operates County-owned vehicles. | within 60 Days | Required |
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | |
Appear for scheduled work and complete assigned tasks within a reasonable period of time. | |
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others using tact, courtesy and good judgment. | |
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policy and procedures of the county and department. | |
Communicate effectively orally and in writing. | |
Utilize various computer applications specific to the department including databases, word processing, document imaging, spreadsheets, and web-based systems for entering, retrieving and researching data and records. | |
Physically perform assigned duties and essential functions of the position. | |
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences and convince others to initiate action. | |
Skill in working with elected officials and the general public to initiate programs and/or systems to enhance the use of existing and future resources. | |
Still in negotiating and identifying solutions that balance the division's and County's interests and those of the negotiating partner(s) within financial capacity and staffing constraints. | |
Sill in assessing and determining the necessary resources to successfully complete work programs. | |
Principles and practices of vertical and horizontal construction | |
Knowledge of WSDOT and CSI Standard Specifications | |
Advanced knowledge of supervisory techniques and principles and the application of this knowledge in a highly technical and political environment. | |
Knowledge and skills in building and managing diverse teams and skill in working with others in achieving common goals and objectives. Skill in conflict resolution techniques and principles. | |
Advanced knowledge of business management techniques including organizational development and change management, financial forecasting, strategic execution, and business value realization. |
Core Competencies | |
Demonstrates values-based competencies in line with the core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of the Company: | |
Time Management | Uses their time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates their efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities. |
Drive for Results | Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. |
Customer Focus | Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. |
- Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
- This position is classified is exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- This position is at will and are covered under the Appendix C (as amended) to Kitsap County Personnel Manual
- covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
- Driving Requirements
- The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy of the current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:
- Category 1: operates County-owned vehicle, and
- Category 2: Driver may operate a personal vehicle as an essential function for official County business. Any employee using a personal vehicle on official County business shall be required to maintain auto liability insurance, in addition to having a valid driver's license.
- The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy of the current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:
- Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:
- Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
- Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
- Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
- Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
- Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.
- This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position, and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
- Flexible hours are available, as approved by management.
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Port Orchard, Washington, 98366, United States region.