Capital Project Manager II - Engineer

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Capital Project Manager II career service, term-litmited-temporary, OR special duty assignment vacancies within the Parks Division over the next six months. 

King County Parks & Recreation is seeking capital project managers with engineering skills who are ready to make a lasting impact. As our region grows, so does the need for parks and public spaces that are welcoming, sustainable, and accessible to everyone. That’s where you come in.

We’re hiring multiple Capital Project Manager II professionals to drive impactful park, trail, and facility improvements across the region. If you’re passionate about building sustainable, equitable public spaces and thrive on complex, community focused projects, this is your chance to make a lasting difference.

About the Role:

The Capital Project Manager II (CPM II) is the second level in the four-tier Capital Project Manager classification series and is responsible for delivering projects of varying complexity and risk from initial planning through closeout. The work includes design and support of Parks capital projects throughout the division such as fish passages, drainage, regional trails, parks facilities, bridges and trestles, structures, sports fields, demolitions, utilities, and parking lots. This position will involve design and review, developing design standards, and coordinating projects with operations and maintenance staff.

These positions offer exceptional opportunities to strengthen and expand your collaborative, technical, organizational, and customer service skills while contributing to meaningful capital improvements. We are seeking highly engaged, focused, and motivated self-starters with strong engineering skills, project management and communication abilities who want to help enhance the quality of life for King County residents and the beauty of our parks and trails.

Ideal candidates are strong problem solvers, results oriented, creative, and organized team players. If you’re looking for meaningful work where each day brings new challenges and rewards, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact. This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in-person work.

About the Team:

The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) section provides strategic direction, oversight, and delivery of capital projects. It includes planning, designing, developing, and constructing Parks’ capital portfolio of projects and programs, performing comprehensive capital project management of major repair/renovation projects system wide, regional trail development, and other new capital improvements within the park and open space system while also collecting, managing, and stewarding the asset data within the County’s 32,000-acre system of parks and trails.

The Engineering Unit within the CIP Section consists of Project Managers and Engineers that are typically, but not exclusively, licensed Professional Engineers or Engineers in Training. They manage the planning, design, construction, and closeout phases of medium to large projects that are major maintenance and new construction projects. Projects are designed in-house or through A/E Professional Consultant contracts and built through advertised construction contracts.

While each team has a specific focus, the unit as a whole supports a wide range of project types and work, including: fish passage improvements, demolition, synthetic ballfield turf replacement, ballfield and sport court rehabilitation, stormwater and drainage rehabilitation, regional trail repairs and asset improvements, bridge and trestle repairs and rehabilitation, roadway improvements, utilities repairs and rehabilitation, infrastructure rehabilitation, emergent and emergency response. The unit also develops park and trail standards, reviews of other agencies and special use permits, and more.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world.  We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Capital Project Manager, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Apply now for a rewarding career at the King County Parks Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities.  Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

What You Will Be Doing: 

Assist and Support Senior Project Managers:

• Support planning, engineering, design review, and implementation of Parks capital projects over $1M. 
• Help manage multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Identify and scope technical studies, data collection needs, and communication outreach plans.
• Prepare work orders for consultant support or coordinate of technical studies using in-house resources.

Serve as Primary Project Manager: 

• Independently and proactively manage end-to-end delivery of Parks capital projects under $1M through planning, acquisition, design, permitting, and closeout.
• Lead internal and external multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring coordinated and timely project delivery. 
• Prepare project documentation, presentations, and meeting materials; facilitate stakeholder and team meetings. 
• Coordinate project-specific outreach with Parks Engagement Team.
• Administer design and construction contracts and oversee construction management activities.

Key Technical Contributor:

• Perform engineering analysis, evaluation, design, documentation, and technical review for Parks CIP projects. 
• Support development of design standards, conduct research on existing and emerging codes, regulations, guidance documentation, and products to inform technical recommendations. 
• Assist with continuous improvement for the Parks Capital Improvement Program.

Qualifications You Bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability and skill to perform the scope of job duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare basic maps and visuals to communicate information using tools such as aerial photos, GIS, Bluebeam, Adobe tools, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar software.
• Experience applying civil engineering methods for design and possess an eagerness to continue to grow in this capacity. This includes applying design guidelines (e.g., WSDOT Design Manual, AASHTO, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Fish Passage Guidelines, Stormwater Manuals, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, technical maps, and other technical documents or reports.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management principles (scope, schedule, and budget).
• Ability to develop oral and written communication skills and experience required for giving presentations and meeting facilitation.
• Possess an eagerness to advance skills within the position and be driven to perform at their highest level and be highly coachable.

Physical Requirements: 

• This position requires that individuals visit a variety of project sites including many that may be in pre-design and/or construction phases. This requires the ability to travel to remote work locations with limited or no public transportation services and requires the ability to traverse rough terrain or construction sites which generally include uneven surfaces. 

Competencies You Bring:  

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder

Required Licenses/Certifications: 

• Valid driver’s license

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Engineer-in-Training certification
• Experience developing contract drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, Bluebeam, or similar software.

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: The CIP team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by PROTEC 17.
• Duration: This recruitment aims to fill three Career Service positions and three Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions with an anticipated duration of three years. If the position is filled by a King County employee who has successfully completed their initial probation, they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment.

Application Instructions:

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. but first consideration will be given to all current King County PROTEC 17 bargaining unit employees eligible for a lateral transfer (transferring within the Capital Project Manager II classification and having passed probation). We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all background to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Resume

Note:  Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Discover More About the Parks Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Flickr.

Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website­, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News. 

Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Nia Williams, at [email protected]. 

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.