Capital Project Manager V

Job overview

The Capital Project Manager V role is hybrid/in-office at management’s discretion in Seattle, WA. Compensation is not specified in the posting. The position is part of the Waterfront Project Management Group and supports complex capital projects, including environmental cleanup and natural resource restoration. This role provides technical leadership for high-visibility and politically sensitive construction projects, managing delivery from planning through construction. It coordinates contractors, agencies, customers, tenants, and communities while controlling scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and project outcomes.

What you'll do

• Manage complex capital construction projects using alternative public works delivery methods
• coordinate contractor access, outreach, prequalification, and trade bidding
• monitor design, budgets, schedules, and cost options
• coordinate permitting, inspections, testing, and occupancy
• engage stakeholders
• negotiate and manage consultant contracts, budgets, funding strategies, schedules, and phasing
• mitigate risks
• supervise, mentor, and develop project managers and staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

capital project manager v

hybrid

seattle wa

port of seattle

capital projects

construction management

waterfront projects

environmental cleanup

natural resource restoration

project leadership

stakeholder coordination

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision care
• paid vacation and sick leave
• holidays
• pension and savings plans
• subsidized parking or transit
• parental leave
• tuition reimbursement and training.

Why this role

Leads complex waterfront capital projects, including environmental cleanup and natural resource restoration; requires eight years of construction project management experience and three years of supervisory, lead, or mentoring experience.

About the employer

Port of Seattle is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Sector: 23.