Public Works Project Manager 2 (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)

Spokane County is seeking a Public Works Project Manager 2 to oversee the planning and management of complex projects within the Public Works Department. The role involves significant project management, supervisory skills, and the ability to lead multiple projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the planning and implementation activities for multi-faceted projects and programs that typically involve coordination and considerable interaction with County staff, governmental and community agencies, community groups, the general public, etc
• Follows defined project management methodology to achieve positive results
• Facilitates the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
• Writes and reviews project specifications
• Defines program and/or project tasks and resource requirements
• Determines composition of team and assigns work to team members
• Oversees development of full-scale project plans
• Implements and manages project changes and interventions to achieve project goals
• Directs the assembling, review and maintenance of all pertinent documentation
• Estimates and manages program and/or project budget and resource allocation
• Prepares detailed cost estimates as needed
• Plans and schedules project timelines
• Tracks project deliverables using appropriate tools
• Provides leadership, direction, and support to project team
• Trains others on project management skills
• Oversees the implementation of quality assurance measures for program and/or project portfolio
• Monitors and reports on progress of the project to all stakeholders
• Identifies, tracks, manages and mitigates risk
• Briefs the Board of County Commissioners at key milestones or as otherwise appropriate
• Escalates issues when necessary to ensure minimal impact to quality, budget, and timeline
• Maintains project compliance in each aspect of project
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Six (6) years of experience managing public works projects
• Possession of a valid Washington Driver's License at time of hire and for the duration of employment
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Knowledge of standard procedures used in completion of projects, including quality control
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
• Knowledge of operations and requirements for the assigned department or area
• Knowledge of finance and budgeting for purposes of project management
• Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders
• Skilled in critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related computer software applications
• Skilled in applying effective customer service techniques
• Skilled in interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• Skilled in planning and organizing
• Skilled in department or area operating processes, computer applications, operating systems and current technologies
• Ability to plan, organize, lead and manage complex and multiple projects from start to finish
• Ability to plan, assign, schedule, direct and evaluate the work of others
• Ability to research legal documents, codes, and regulations
• Ability to review and evaluate the work of others and provide advice and assistance on work improvements
• Ability to write reports and other documents in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to organize work tasks to complete projects in accordance with established deadlines
• Ability to use sound judgment and work effectively with only general supervision
• Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and calm manner and explain technical materials, when necessary, in an understandable manner
• Ability to work effectively in a highly stressful environment
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is desirable