Capital Projects Coordinator, Sr.

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years, we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. 

Seattle City Light’s Project Delivery Division is currently seeking a Senior Capital Project Coordinator to work in Strategic Capital Programs. 

The Senior Project Managers within Strategic Capital Programs will drive major capital investments to the utility’s infrastructure, from early concept to final delivery and closeout. Strategic Capital Programs manage challenging, complex, publicly and politically sensitive projects often in coordination with regional inter-agency efforts. 

This position will report to the Strategic Capital Programs Manager 3.

Strategic Capital Programs: 

Project Managers in these positions are expected to “Take Action to Safely Deliver Projects” that are complex and publicly/politically sensitive, from early conception to ultimate delivery. Assigned Projects could include: Underground Cable Replacement Program Projects, Key Customer Switchgear Replacement and Upgrades, Substation Transformer Replacement Program projects, Substation Switchgear Replacement Projects, New Substation Development, Maritime Transportation Electrification Program Projects, Pole Replacement Program Projects, Denny Substation Program projects, Massachusetts Substation Upgrades, and many others.

This position may also be used to prepare long-term strategic capital improvement plans. The project manager leads teams and works closely with field units, engineering, environmental, finance, and management personnel to coordinate planning, design, construction and close out phases. The project manager also interacts with outside agencies, executive and legislative staff, consultants, contractors, and the public to plan and coordinate work. Incumbent would be responsible for development of scopes of work, cost estimates, budgets, contracting, schedule, tracking, reporting, and meeting project plans to achieve ultimate customer service and project delivery for assigned projects and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a minimum of four years project or construction management or related experience and a Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administrat­ion, Urban Planning or related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment. 
• Field assignments entail exposure to all types of weather and hazardous construction sites.

License, Certification and Other Requirements

You must hold a current valid state issued driver’s license from any US state to be verified prior to start date. Out of state license holders will be required to obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire.

Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• 5 years of combined experience in electrical engineering design, civil engineer design, construction management or project management or related experience. 
• Experience with a government organization and/or utility is strongly desired
• Experience with or certification in alternative Public Works delivery methods, such as Progressive Design Build, Design Build, and/or General/Construction Manager (GCCM).
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Experience working with engineers, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders. 
• Experience working with government agencies. 
• Experience working with a diverse and multicultural environment.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The full salary range for this position is $64.17 to $74.86 per hour.

Application Process

Please submit the following with your online application: 

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement 
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience. 

Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications.   Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020.Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

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

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.