Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.
The Project Delivery Division is looking for 3 full-time Manager 3’s to lead people and programs that will experience significant growth in the future. These positions will report to the Project Delivery Director.
Manager of Strategic Capital Program:
The Manager of the Strategic Capital Program oversees a diverse capital improvement program within the Project Delivery Division. This position currently supervises a team of 10 Capital Project Coordinators (Project Managers) and 1 Supervisor, managing strategic high-profile utility relocation investment projects including design and construction management and facilities projects. Type of projects include complex electrical transmission/distribution system, network, substation and electrification technologies work valued at $74.5 - 86 projects in the approved 2024 budget and $439.9M - 36 projects in the proposed 2025-2030 budget.
Manager of Generation Project Management:
The Manager of Generation Project Management CIP oversees a diverse project portfolio within the Project Delivery Division. This position currently supervises a team of 6 Capital Project Coordinators who facilitate projects and collaborate with an expanded team consisting of over 50 Civil, Electrical, and multi-disciplinary projects spread over seven hydro generation facilities and two employee campsites in the State of Washington.
A leader is needed to guide our Generation Project Management team, managing large-scale high-profile utility projects at remote generation sites including design and construction management for complex asset upgrades and refurbishment work valued at $59M - 91 projects in the approved 2024 budget and $247M - 57 projects in the proposed 2025-2030 budget.
Manager of Major Projects:
The Manager of Major Projects oversees large projects within the Project Delivery Division. This position currently supervises a team of 8 direct reports and 4 indirect reports, including 11 Capital Project Coordinators and 1 Supervisor who work on major projects with high visibility and criticality for the utility.
A leader is needed to guide our Major Projects team, managing large-scale high-profile utility relocation investment projects including design and construction management for complex electrical transmission/distribution system, network, streetlights, and substation work valued at $78M - 70 projects in the approved 2024 budget and $232M - 32 projects in the proposed 2025-2030 budget. The group delivers overall accountability for major overhead and underground T&D relocations, which includes an additional 10 programs on average. This includes Sound Transit, WSDOT, and franchise cities.
Here is more about what you’ll be doing:
- People leadership; leading with emotional intelligence, empathy, and with the heart and mind.
- Develop and grow staff by monitoring and reporting out on financial and project management tools, holding staff accountable for meeting defined goals.
- Leading, and helping staff lead, multiple cross-functional teams from engineering, operations, and other teams.
- Managing project managers that oversee multiple projects and work assignments.
- Working with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including other City Departments (FAS, SDOT, SPU, and others).
- Presenting to a wide variety of audiences potentially including elected officials, franchise cities, and customers.
- Leading multi-million dollar alternative construction projects such as Progressive Design-Build.
- Leading on-call contracts including negotiating, implementing, project management, estimating, and construction management.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, construction management, Public Administration, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of major projects or construction management (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
Desired Qualifications:
- At least 7 years experience in major projects or construction management.
- Emotional intelligence, empathy, and leading from the heart and mind.
- People leading skills and engagement.
- Leaning in and engagement with multiple cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of public sector organizational practices, including procurement and contracting and financial management.
- Ability to multi-task work assignments.
- Project management skills including planning, organizing, problem-solving, and project implementation.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders, vendors, and customers.
- Experience working with various City Departments; FAS, SDOT, SPU and others or relative experience.
- Experience developing scope of works for contracts and other agreements.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
- Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with people from diverse professional, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience with strategic visioning and process efficiency implementation.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The full salary range for this position is $57.45 to $86.16 per hour.
Application Process
Please submit the following with your online application:
- A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement.
- A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.
*Failure to provide the above-mentioned attachments will result in the removal from consideration.*
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance , SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3 . A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020 . Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: .
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