CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT & DELIVERY MANAGER (SR ENGINEERING MGR)

Job Description

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.

Preferred Education, Experience or Other Qualifications

• Ten years of relevant experience in engineering and design.
• Master’s Degree

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION:

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 non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual.
• 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.

This position is open until filled. This position will be reviewed weekly.