Capital Project Manager III

Are you an experienced Capital Project Manager with strong technical expertise and a passion for delivering impactful public infrastructure projects? King County’s Solid Waste Division (SWD) is seeking a Capital Project Manager III to join our Project Management Office (PMO). In this role, you will lead complex capital projects that deliver lasting environmental benefits to the region. You’ll partner with a collaborative and knowledgeable team while managing the design and construction of diverse, large‑scale public infrastructure projects guided by innovative and forward‑thinking environmental practices.

This recruitment will be used to fill three (3) Career Service vacant positions and may be used to create a list of competitive candidates to fill possible future vacancies within the next 12 months.

The PMO capital projects portfolio includes transfer station development projects in phases from charter to construction and closeout, as well as capital improvements and additions to existing Solid Waste Division transfer stations. Capital projects also include infrastructure development and maintenance improvements to the regional landfill. Capital project managers lead consultants, subject matter experts and project stakeholders through project development processes from project scope, schedule and budget development, contracting for consulting and engineering services and construction services and construction management services, to project design, construction, occupancy and closeout activities.

Solid Waste Division capital project managers may be assigned to transfer station and landfill projects in various phases of progress and will provide effective project management leadership, driving project goals and objectives, managing resources, prioritizing and integrating county equity and social justice and sustainability goals, and presenting and reporting project status to internal and external sponsors.

Members of the Solid Waste Division Project Management Office (PMO) manage or support Capital Improvement Projects for the Solid Waste Division. Capital projects help maintain or improve SWD assets such as our transfer stations, drop boxes, Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, and other systems necessary to support our SWD goals. Our section leads the Division’s efforts on overseeing the project management of a variety of projects by leading project teams, consultants, contractors, and technical/program staff to ensure seamless project delivery by integrating organizational and sponsor requirements.

This section is also responsible for the Construction Management of capital projects. To learn more about the SWD visit .aspx

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. In this position, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work.

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Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

• Develop, implement and manage capital project scope of work, schedule, budget and contract requirements; execute plans for the design, procurement and construction phase of assigned projects.
• Prioritize, coordinate, and oversee project activities and resource allocation.
• Procure and manage consultants and external partners, ensuring performance standards and accountability.
• Build, lead, and mentor cross‑functional project teams.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Oversee design, construction management, and construction contract administration.

• A Bachelor’s degree in…