Facilities Project Manager

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King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking a skilled Facilities Project Manager to oversee and coordinate facility improvement and construction projects across KCLS locations. This position plans and tracks project activities, budgets, and schedules, ensuring work aligns with KCLS standards, strategic goals, and regulatory requirements. The incumbent serves as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and provides regular reports and updates to leadership and stakeholders on project status, risks, and completion.

• Managing internal and external stakeholders to support project delivery and budget oversight.
• Monitoring and reporting project status, including schedule and budget performance, to senior administration and the Board of Trustees.
• Developing, organizing, and summarizing documentation related to dispute resolution.
• Preparing contractual documents and technical specifications for public bidding of facilities and construction projects.
• Conducting constructability reviews and supporting the direction of architectural and engineering consultants.

The successful candidate will be an effective communicator who is highly organized, adaptable, and detail oriented. Strong project management skills, along with a customer service–focused mindset, are essential for success in this role.

Required:
Applicants must attach a current resume and cover letter which addresses relevant work experience, education, and training as it relates to this position.

KCLS has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. In order to support this vision, we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1.5 million diverse patrons, providing an unparalleled collection of library materials, resources, technology, services, and programs.

Approximately 1,000 engaged and passionate staff provide service in 50 community library locations and patron engagement using direct outreach, programs, and virtual assistance. Our service area includes cities, towns, tribal lands, and unincorporated districts of King County, with the exception of the city of Seattle.

From a  comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Assessment Demographics and Language Report, of the more than 1.5 million residents who live within the KCLS service area, almost half identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). Moreover, roughly one-third of the KCLS community speaks a language other than English as their first language.

The King County Library System values the diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures of all qualified individuals. We seek applicants that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other people of color), immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, veterans, etc.

KCLSwelcomes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities as an opportunity to assist qualified individuals to participate in the job application or interview process and/or perform the essential functions of the position upon hire.

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KCLS ensures equal opportunities and consideration for all job applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. KCLS does not tolerate discrimination or harassment during any stage of employment, including in recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, or training.

• Manages and coordinates facilities improvement and construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring goals, timelines, and budgets are met in alignment with KCLS standards.
• Acts as the primary contact for assigned projects, facilitating communication among internal teams,…