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Job Description
Position Description
***Initial Candidate Application Review Deadline: January 29, 2026.***
Some projects are about execution. Others shape systems that must perform safely and reliably for decades.
Tacoma Power is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Power Generation Project Delivery Team and lead critical elements of our Hydroelectric Modernization Program. This role plays a central part in upgrading aging power production infrastructure across Tacoma Power’s hydroelectric fleet, including hydro turbines, generators, and major auxiliary systems that support long-term generation reliability.
In this position, you will lead complex, capital-intensive modernization projects such as the overhaul of Cushman Number Two Powerhouse Units 31 and 32, while also developing and implementing a long-range capital plan to guide future hydro fleet modernization. This work directly influences asset condition, operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and the continued availability of renewable hydroelectric power throughout the Pacific Northwest.
This role requires a project manager who is comfortable operating in technically rigorous environments, balancing engineering, environmental stewardship, and regulatory requirements while maintaining accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and risk. You will work closely with engineering, operations, environmental, and regulatory partners to deliver projects that extend asset life and strengthen Tacoma Power’s power production systems.
For experienced Engineering Project Managers, this position offers the opportunity to apply deep technical project leadership to work with lasting impact, clear ownership, and long-term public value.
Qualifications
Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in project management, civil engineering, construction management, or directly related field.
Minimum Experience*
5 years of progressively responsible professional capital construction project management experience.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Washington State Driver's License
*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education
Knowledge & Skills
Desirable:- Project Management Certificate (PMP)
- Experience working on projects related to hydroelectric turbine generators or similar infrastructure
- Experience with alternative project delivery methods such as Progressive Design Build, Design Build, and Early Contractor Involvement
- Experience in facilitating and decision-making amongst stakeholders
- Ability to prepare and present effective oral communications for professional and general public use
- Supervisory experience
- Public sector or utility experience
- Knowledge of various project management tools/ software packages, MS Office Suite, and scheduling software (such as MS Project or Primavera)
City of Tacoma’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We’re committed to eliminating racial and other disparities and actively seek candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences.
We believe diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our innovation and collective success. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission-even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications-we encourage you to apply. We value transferrable skills and are excited to see what you bring to the table.
The Community
Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.
Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.
With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!
View this exciting video to learn more about the City of Tacoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI
Selection Process & Supplemental Information
Pay Details:
Annual Salary: $127,420.80 - $179,400.00
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Application Process
This recruitment is being managed by Kye Merritt, if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn !
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a resume and cover letter that includes how your background, experience, and training align with this position. Applications without the required materials may not be considered.
Application Deadline
Submit your application by the closing date listed on the job posting.
Assistance
For questions about the job announcement or application process, contact Human Resources at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. on the job closing date.
For technical support with the NEOGOV system, call 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Important Communication Notice
The City of Tacoma primarily communicates via email. Please ensure emails from @tacoma.gov and @governmentjobs.com are added to your safe senders list. Check your junk/spam folders to avoid missing updates.
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.
Other Employment Information
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.
Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Tacoma
Show moreTacoma is a mid-sized urban port city that sits along the Puget Sound with a population of nearly 210,000. The third largest city in the state of Washington, it is a diverse, progressive international gateway to the Pacific Rim.
Tacoma boasts the state's highest density of art and history museums, and is home to a flourishing creative community of writers, artists, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who each add their unique flair to the city's vibrant commercial landscape. The iconic Tacoma Dome has endured as a high-demand venue for some of the largest names in the entertainment industry.
A magnet for families looking for affordable housing options in the Puget Sound area, Tacoma also draws those who prefer to live in a more urban downtown setting with competitively priced condos and apartments that feature panoramic mountain and water views.
Tacoma's natural beauty and proximity to the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier draws hikers, runners, bicyclists, and maritime enthusiasts to the area. Its lively social scene is infused with energy by thousands of students attending the University of Washington Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound, the Evergreen State College Tacoma campus, and Tacoma Community College, as well as a number of local trade and technical colleges. Its prime location – just 20 minutes south of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, 30 miles north of the state capital in Olympia, and within 10 miles of the U.S. Department of Defense's premier military installation on the West Coast – only adds to Tacoma's desirability. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view our YouTube video! -