What are the responsibilities and job description for the CIVIL ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR - CAPITAL PROJECTS - ROADS DIVISION position at Kitsap County?
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What You Bring:
The Roads Division of Kitsap County Public Works is well-established and trusted for delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation infrastructure. Now, we’re looking for a Capital Project Manager to lead transformative roadway and infrastructure projects that keep our communities connected and thriving.
As the Capital Project Manager, you will:
- Drive critical transportation projects from concept to completion, serving as the technical expert and strategic leader for complex capital projects that improve mobility and enhance public safety.
- Exercise exceptional professional autonomy with considerable latitude for independent judgment in developing procedures, systems, and priorities while managing project scope, schedule, and budget for high-impact county initiatives.
- Lead cross-functional engineering excellence by acting as the go-to technical resource for engineers and technicians on complex projects, while overseeing both internal teams and external professional service contracts.
- Navigate complex technical and regulatory landscapes, providing expert analysis on sensitive issues while presenting technical testimony and progress reports to elected officials, community groups, and the Board of County Commissioners.
- Shape procurement and contracting strategy by preparing RFQs, RFPs, and bid solicitations, negotiating contracts with consultants, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local contracting requirements.
- Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams through direct supervision while establishing performance standards and participating in strategic hiring decisions that will define the future of county engineering services.
What You Bring:
- Licensed as a Washington State Professional Engineer (PE), or currently in the process of securing Washington State comity; or certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP); and six years of relevant civil engineering experience in transportation infrastructure.
OR
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field and six years of relevant civil engineering experience in transportation infrastructure; and the successful candidate must obtain a Washington State PE license or PMP certification within one year of employment.
AND
- Proven leadership experience, including at least two years supervising or leading engineering teams or contractors.
- Demonstrated project management skills, including managing complex project portfolios, coordinating professional services, and delivering work within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Strong communication skills, including experience with public presentations, technical testimony, and stakeholder engagement.
- Knowledge of public-sector procurement processes, including professional services procurement, contract negotiation, and consultant management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited institution
Engineering means the "practice of engineering" as defined in RCW 18.43.020.
For more information about the Department: Public Works - Kitsap County
- 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 as 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.
- Driving Requirements
- The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy of the current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:
- Category 1: operates County-owned vehicle, and
- Category 2: Driver may operate a personal vehicle as an essential function for official County business. Any employee using a personal vehicle on official County business shall be required to maintain auto liability insurance, in addition to having a valid driver's license.
- The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy of the current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:
- Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:
- Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
- Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
- Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
- 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. The position will be screened for the weekly.
Salary : $113,443 - $145,130