CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT & DELIVERY MANAGER (SR ENGINEERING MGR)

Kitsap County, WA

$126K — $161K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Licensed WA State Professional Engineer (PE) or in process of securing comity
  • Eight years of relevant experience in engineering design and construction
  • Three years of supervisory or management experience
  • Master's Degree preferred
  • Ten years of relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide project oversight for capital projects across the County's portfolio
  • Coordinate projects with various governmental departments and public entities
  • Solve complex engineering and infrastructure challenges
  • Lead and develop a team of professional and technical staff
  • Plan and implement strategic objectives aligned with County goals
  • Execute sound business management practices and develop performance metrics
  • Establish best practice project controls and procurement processes

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life and Disability insurance
  • Transportation incentives
  • Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
  • Wellness program
  • 11 paid holidays and additional floating holidays
  • Vacation and sick leave accruals increasing with tenure
  • PERS retirement plan and Deferred Compensation options
Full Job Description
Salary: $126,455.27 - $161,777.14 Annually
Location : Public Works, Human Resources and Human Services, 507 Austin Dr, Port Orchard, WA
Job Type: Full Time PW (40hrs/wk)
Department: Public Works
Division: CAPITAL FACILITIES DIVISION
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NON

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.
Preferred Education, Experience or Other Qualifications
  • Ten years of relevant experience in engineering and design.
  • Master's Degree

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OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

  • 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
  • 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 résumé) 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.
  • 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.

This position is open until filled. This position will be reviewed weekly.
At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental - Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
Disability - Short-term disability & Long-term disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: or the

*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year. One additional floating holiday after 10 years of service.

Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

Upon completion of 2 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)

Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will be prorated***

Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at:
01

Public Works employees are considered 'essential employees' and are expected to report to duty on time and remain at work until the end of the scheduled shift even if an inclement weather event or emergency is declared. Are you able to meet this requirements?
  • YES
  • NO

02

(REQ-1) I certify that I have read the complete job classification for this position and I am able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • YES
  • NO

03

(REQ-2) I understand that all related experience must be listed under the Work Experience section of this application and that it must include a detailed explanation of my roles and responsibilities at each relevant employer. I also understand that resumes are not rated or reviewed for minimum and preferred qualifications and that an incomplete application or lack of details will disqualify my application.(Please note: The quality and completeness of the application will be considered in determining whether applicants will move to the next phase of the screening.)
  • YES
  • NO

04

How do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?
  • 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.
  • Masters 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.
  • None of the above.

05

Select if you have any of the following:
  • Licensed as a WA State Professional Engineer (PE), or in process of securing WA State comity;
  • Certification as a Construction Manager from Construction Management Association of America,
  • Certification as a Project Management Professional
  • I do not have any of the above certifications, but agree to obtain and retain one of the above within one year of employment.
  • I do not have any of the above certifications, and I do not plan on obtaining.

06

Describe your management experience? Include in your response, the number of staff supervised and your roles and responsibilities as a manager.If no experience list NA
07

How and to what level have you provided project management on projects? Describe in detail any projects you have managed?If you have no experience type N/A.
08

Provide your experience in developing and overseeing contracts with consultants, contractors or vendors? If no experience list NA.
09

Driving Standard: This position will be operating a county owned vehicle. Successful candidates must meet this driving standard to be considered for this position.The standard for operating a county owned vehicle is as follows:• The applicant MUST be 18 years of age and has their driver's license for at least one year. • The applicants license must be in good standing. (It cannot be suspended or contain restrictions that prohibit or impact the legal ability to operate vehicles or revoked once (or more) in the last three years.)• The applicant's drivers record in the last three (3) years is clear from the following types of violations: o Reckless driving or similar offenseo DUI conviction involving use of alcohol or drugso Hit-an-run offense involving bodily injury or reportable damageo At-Fault collision (Two or more; or any at-fault collision resul

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