Development Services Office Project Requirements Manager (Mgr. 2)
Apply NowCompany: City of Seattle, WA
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Salary: $114,004.80 - $171,069.84 Annually
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-00257
Department: Seattle Public Utilities
Division: Project Delivery & Engineering Branch
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date: 5/6/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Position Description
Ever wondered how city infrastructure keeps pace with Seattle's rapid growth? Are you passionate about leading innovative solutions to complex utility challenges?
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a proactive and strategic Development Services Office (DSO) Project Requirements Manager (Mgr. 2) to shape the future of our city's utility infrastructure. This is your opportunity to lead impactful projects, influence policy, and collaborate with key stakeholders to support SPU's mission.
As the DSO Project Requirements Manager, you'll take charge of guiding utility management practices related to new developments. You'll leverage your expertise to make strategic decisions and implement programs that enhance water, drainage, and wastewater services. Your role will involve collaborating with internal teams, city departments, and the development community to balance priorities and ensure compliance with SPU's standards.
If you're ready to make a lasting impact on Seattle's future and thrive on solving complex challenges, we want to hear from you!
About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU's work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the:
SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.
We know work isn't only about what you do it's also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
Job Responsibilities
In this role, you can expect to:
*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.
Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in engineering, accounting, business administration, construction management, public policy, or a related field.
AND
Experience: Two (2) years of experience in construction management, operations, administration, project management, or public policy, including one (1) year of experience supervising/managing staff.
Certification/Licensure: Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility. Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.
Desired Qualifications:
Additional Information
This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Effective January 2025, City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle 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.
The full salary range for this position is: $114,004.80 - $171,069.84 Annually
How to Apply:
*** You must submit both a resume and cover letter. If you do not submit these documents, your application will not be considered. Please ensure that BOTH documents have successfully been uploaded before submitting your application. ***
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Ernest Stephens at
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:https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans
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:
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-00257
Department: Seattle Public Utilities
Division: Project Delivery & Engineering Branch
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date: 5/6/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Position Description
Ever wondered how city infrastructure keeps pace with Seattle's rapid growth? Are you passionate about leading innovative solutions to complex utility challenges?
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a proactive and strategic Development Services Office (DSO) Project Requirements Manager (Mgr. 2) to shape the future of our city's utility infrastructure. This is your opportunity to lead impactful projects, influence policy, and collaborate with key stakeholders to support SPU's mission.
As the DSO Project Requirements Manager, you'll take charge of guiding utility management practices related to new developments. You'll leverage your expertise to make strategic decisions and implement programs that enhance water, drainage, and wastewater services. Your role will involve collaborating with internal teams, city departments, and the development community to balance priorities and ensure compliance with SPU's standards.
If you're ready to make a lasting impact on Seattle's future and thrive on solving complex challenges, we want to hear from you!
About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU's work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the:
- SPU Website
- Strategic Business Plan
SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.
We know work isn't only about what you do it's also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
- Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
- Generous benefits package
- Free Orca Pass
- City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
- Growth potential and advancement opportunities
Job Responsibilities
In this role, you can expect to:
- Serve as a technical expert and advisor to SPU on utility-related development issues, making independent technical decisions and guiding strategic initiatives
- Manage and resolve complex technical and policy challenges related to utility infrastructure, including water, drainage, wastewater, utility clearance requirements, capacity issues, and nonstandard infrastructure scenarios
- Lead and direct a team of professional and technical staff responsible for development service permitting and plan review processes for SPU's water, drainage, and wastewater lines of business
- Collaborate with internal SPU branches, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI), Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), City Light, and other city departments to address competing needs and resolve code conflicts related to development projects
- Engage directly with the development community to address feasibility, design, and regulatory compliance issues, ensuring alignment with SPU's standards and requirements
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of SPU's lines of business, engineering principles, and utility regulations to effectively oversee the unit's work and support the city's infrastructure development goals
- This position will supervise approximately 5 staff members, including Sr Civil Engineers (CE), Capital Project Coordinators, and Associate CE Specialists
*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.
Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in engineering, accounting, business administration, construction management, public policy, or a related field.
AND
Experience: Two (2) years of experience in construction management, operations, administration, project management, or public policy, including one (1) year of experience supervising/managing staff.
Certification/Licensure: Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility. Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working in a team environment, demonstrating a strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships across different departments and workgroups
- Ability to clearly interpret and convey policies, processes and other technical information to customers, other work groups, executives, and elected officials
- Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Additional Information
This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Effective January 2025, City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle 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.
The full salary range for this position is: $114,004.80 - $171,069.84 Annually
How to Apply:
- Submit complete City of Seattle online application
- Upload your current resume, AND
- Include a cover letter that addresses your knowledge, experience, and interest related to this position
*** You must submit both a resume and cover letter. If you do not submit these documents, your application will not be considered. Please ensure that BOTH documents have successfully been uploaded before submitting your application. ***
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Ernest Stephens at
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:https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans
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: