CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT & DELIVERY MANAGER (SR ENGINEERING MGR)

OVERVIEW

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 Captital 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

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

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Performs other duties as assigned

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Complies with all policies and standards

This Job is Essential

Yes

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

Education Details

Required/
Preferred

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/
Preferred

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/
Preferred

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.

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. 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.
  
• 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.

At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental - Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
Disability - Short-term disability & Long-term disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide .

*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year. One additional floating holiday after 10 years of service.

Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

Upon completion of 2 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)

Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will be prorated***

Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx

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