CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT & DELIVERY MANAGER (SR ENGINEERING MGR)

A MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITY TO SHAPE KITSAPS FUTURE

Kitsap County Public Works is continuing to grow its Capital Facilities Division, and were looking for a strong leader with a strong ready to make a lasting impact. This is a chance to step into a key role and help deliver high-quality public infrastructure that directly serves the citizens of Kitsap County.

Why this role stands out:

We are seeking an experienced leader to manage our Capital Development and Delivery section within the Public Works Capital Facilities Division. In this critical position, you will guide both the Project Management and Construction teams, oversee contracted professional services, and play a central role in delivering complex, meaningful capital projects.

As the Capital Development & Delivery Manager, you will:

• Provide comprehensive project oversight for planning, management, and completion of capital projects across the County's portfolio, with emphasis on Public Buildings, Parks, and Utilities
• Coordinate programs and projects with County Departments, Elected Offices, Public Utilities, State agencies and the public
• Solve complex engineering and infrastructure challenges
• Lead and develop a team of professional and technical staff
• Plan, develop and implement strategic plans and objectives aligned with Countywide vision, mission and business goals
• Execute sound business management practices and develop performance metrics to measure success
• Create a positive work environment built on trust, approachability, and strong partnerships both internally and with external stakeholders, vendors, and the public
• Recommend Asset Management practices to preserve and optimize capital investments
• Establish best practice project controls, contracts management and procurement through cross-county partnerships

What you bring:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, Licensed as a WA State Professional Engineer (PE), or in process of securing WA State comity; and eight years relevant requisite experience in engineering design and construction, to include three years of supervisory or management.
• *Engineering means the "practice of engineering" as defined in RCW 18.43.020.

• Ten years of relevant experience in engineering and design.
• Master's Degree

• Who May Apply : This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified is exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is at will and are covered under the Appendix C (as amended) to Kitsap County Personnel Manual
• covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.

• Application Requirements:  All applicants, internal and external, must submit a complete and fully detailed application. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications for the position by the posted closing date. The County uses the information provided in the application (not the rsum) to verify relevant work experience and to determine placement on the pay scale if you are selected for the position.

  To be considered, your application must:  Be fully completed, including all supplemental questions. Provide specific and detailed information showing that you have performed the duties and gained the experience required for the role. Include the total years of relevant experience, quantified based on full-time equivalency. Applications that are incomplete, lack sufficient detail, or do not clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications will be screened out and will not move forward in the hiring process. Meeting the minimum qualifications is required.

• Driving Requirements 
  • The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy of the current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as :
    • Category 1: operates County-owned vehicle, and
    • Category 2 : Driver may operate a personal vehicle as an essential function for official County business. Any employee using a personal vehicle on official County business shall be required to maintain auto liability insurance, in addition to having a valid driver's license.
• Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:
  • Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
  • Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
  • Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position, and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
• Flexible hours are available, as approved by management.

Compensation details: 126455.27-161777.14 Yearly Salary

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