Project Manager 2

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as the Next Project Manager 2

Are you passionate about building the infrastructure that shapes our community's future? The Port of Anacortes is looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Project Manager 2 to lead our most critical construction and maintenance projects. In this vital role, you will ensure the success of our Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Program, leading projects from initial concept through to final close-out.

If you thrive in a fast-paced setting where your critical thinking, project management, and independent problem-solving skills truly shine, this could be the perfect fit. You will be the Port's trusted lead for building and maintaining the infrastructure that drives our local economy.

Sound like your kind of challenge? Keep reading - we'd love to tell you more.

We offer more than just a competitive salary of $110,291 – $127,857 per year . Our benefits package is exceptional - including comprehensive family medical, dental, and vision coverage for under $10/month, plus a Port-funded Health Savings Account . You'll also enjoy a generous state retirement plan , a $75 monthly wellness stipend , and ample paid time off to support a healthy work-life balance.

About the Port of Anacortes

We're a government entity that runs like a business. We develop and manage facilities and services that stimulate private job creation and commerce that make our community a better place to live and work. We work hard to achieve our mission while having fun with our Port team, always encouraging a healthy work-life balance . It's a culture that everyone wants to be a part of! We believe that loving where you work matters, and we aim to provide a career that offers family-wage compensation and benefits with opportunities for professional growth. Come join our team!

A Day in the Life

No two days are the same-and that's exactly how you like it. As our Project Manager 2, you thrive in a role that blends high-level strategy with hands-on implementation. One moment, you are at your desk reviewing complex engineering submittals or managing a project budget; the next, you are at a construction site in your safety gear, navigating rough terrain to inspect a project's progress.

You are the key liaison between the Port, consultants, and contractors. You lead the effort in defining project scopes, developing comprehensive bid documents, and ensuring every project conforms to its defined budget and schedule. You also work closely with our internal team to keep them informed of projects' progress and decisions, solicit feedback throughout the process, and manage environmental cleanup projects, acting as a vital link with government stakeholders.

But it's about more than the blueprints. You are a communicator, a mentor, and a leader who bridges the gap between complex strategy and real-world impact. Whether you are collaborating with the Contracts Administrator to win vital grants or stepping into the spotlight at Commission meetings to champion the Port's vision, you are the heartbeat of our infrastructure mission.

What You Bring to the Team

Here's what we're looking for in our next Project Manager 2:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field plus at least 5 years of project management experience (or an equivalent combination), including knowledge of relevant laws, codes, and permitting.
• Core Competencies: A proactive, self-motivated leader with strong organizational skills, independent management expertise, and high ethical standards. You excel at relationship building and multitasking under pressure with meticulous detail-orientation.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint). Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to analyze and synthesize complex engineering, construction, and legal materials
• Knowledge Base: Familiarity with laws, codes, and permitting requirements relevant to marine, industrial, commercial, and aviation sectors.
• Certifications & Licenses: Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a TWIC card.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to perform essential physical tasks, including performing fieldwork on construction sites, which involves navigating uneven or slippery surfaces and climbing stairs and ladders.
• Work Environment: Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, with appropriate safety gear provided.

We know every person brings more than just qualifications! Will you bring energy, leadership, and a passion for the infrastructure that shapes our community's future? Are you a proactive, solutions-focused leader who can navigate complex permitting, manage project budgets, and communicate clearly with stakeholders and the Commission? Do you enjoy balancing strategic planning with hands-on fieldwork and inspections? If you are a meticulous professional dedicated to the long-term success of the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Program , we'd love to learn more about you!

If you're nodding "yes," we'd love to learn more about you!

Your Amazing Port Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, HSA (Port-funded), gym/exercise stipend, employee assistance program
• Time Off & Flexibility: Paid holidays (11 set + 2 floating), vacation leave, sick leave, flexible schedules, exchange time (salaried), compensatory time (hourly)
• Retirement & Financial: 403(b) pension, 401(a) deferred comp, COLAs
• Recognition & Growth: Employee awards, professional development opportunities, clothing allowance, tuition assistance

Your Work Schedule

You'll be based at the Port's main office, located at 317 Commercial Avenue in Anacortes. Our core business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM , with some flexibility depending on project needs and fieldwork.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're looking for a role where your work truly matters - and where you're supported by a collaborative, mission-driven team - we'd love to hear from you. Our application is quick, mobile-friendly, and designed to get to know the real you. Don't wait - apply today!

Location: 98221

Following an offer of employment, the candidate must be able to pass a background check, and motor vehicle records check. Any job offer will be contingent on the results of these screenings.