What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering Supervisor - Capital Projects position at Kitsap County?
**PAVE THE WAY: JOIN A TEAM THAT BUILDS THE FUTURE OF OUR COUNTY!**
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:
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.
- 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.
- 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]{.underline}** obtain a Washington State PE license or PMP certification within one year of employment.