Capital Projects Supervisor

Capital Projects Supervisor

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Capital Project Manager IV positions within the Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) or throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next six (6) months.

Are you a collaborative people leader and skilled manager of capital projects ready to join a dedicated and diverse team to improve water quality, rehabilitate stormwater infrastructure, and advance multi-benefit capital projects? Are you excited to grow your career as a Capital Projects Supervisor working collaboratively to improve water quality for salmon and improve the resiliency of stormwater infrastructure for the communities of unincorporated King County? Look no further than the Stormwater Capital Unit within King County, Washington's Water and Land Resources Division. We're not just a team; we're a tight knit community of stormwater focused professionals that believe in personal and professional growth and strive to deliver stormwater capital projects for the geographically and culturally diverse communities of unincorporated King County. We are seeking a standout professional to join us and lead a dynamic engineering team delivering crucial capital projects that support public safety, improve water quality and habitat, and meet water quality regulatory requirements. If you're ready to take on a position that's more than just a job, King County's Stormwater Capital Unit is the place for you.

This position will supervise up to six (6) staff including capital project managers and the Computer Aided Design and Survey staff who work on a wide range of projects and programs within the work unit and the Capital Section. Projects include flood mitigation, detention and water quality facility repair or retrofit, feasibility projects, and regional stormwater facilities. The Capital Projects Supervisor is a working supervisor position, with an expectation to work 50% of time on capital projects in a project management and / or technical role and 50% of time in supervision / leadership.

As a leader in our organization, the individual in this position will provide guidance and mentorship to teams and individuals, help set performance metrics, assist with Unit work planning, work closely with project managers to create highly functioning teams, and bring a positive attitude and energy to set a tone of excellence and continuous learning where all team members are valued. The Capital Projects Supervisor will also serve as a technical expert and support other programmatic activities within the Stormwater Capital Unit, including management of the feasibility program, process improvements, team building, and workload planning.

This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in-person work.

The Stormwater Capital Unit (SCU) designs, permits, implements and monitors stormwater projects across King County that address flow control, water quality, and aged or outdated infrastructure. SCU has a multidisciplinary staff of engineers, project managers, a landscape architect, and ecologist with experience in project feasibility, project planning and design, regulatory management, construction procurement and supervision, and project effectiveness monitoring.

We are looking for a compassionate, resourceful and technically skilled team leader who can support our multi-disciplinary teams to advance high priority stormwater projects within the newly formed Capital Section. The ideal candidate is someone who can effectively build project teams and mentor engineers and project managers under their supervision. Additionally, the most successful candidates will have demonstrated experience with stormwater infrastructure project management, capital project delivery, work well with diverse teams, and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners. We are seeking a leader aligned with SCU values including teamwork, dependability / accountability, open and honest communication, joyful / fun culture, curiosity and innovation, and respect and empathy.

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Capital Projects Supervisor (Capital Project Manager IV), you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work.

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.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing :

• Provide direct supervision, technical oversight, and quality control to an interdisciplinary team of capital project managers and survey / CAD staff for the implementation of stormwater capital improvement projects. Supervisory duties include hiring, performance management, career development, coaching and mentoring, and fostering a work culture where staff feel valued and not over allocated.
• Manage capital projects and / or provide technical support to capital projects.
• Collaborate with Stormwater Capital Unit Leadership Team to nurture team culture and plan / prioritize work assignments.

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