Salary : $101,886.80 - $140,559.16 Annually
Location : Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Regular
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-00300
Department: Parks and Community Services
Division: PCS Parks Planning+Development
Opening Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: 11/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NONAFF
Job Summary As a Capital Project Coordinator, you'll have an opportunity to develop and build a piece of
Bellevue's 2,700-acre award-winning park system. At Bellevue Parks & Community Services, you
will be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the
public interest, and being a part of the community vision of Bellevue as "A City in a Park". You
will work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future-focused are the
status quo. Our diversity is our strength, and it's what makes Bellevue an exciting place to work,
live, and explore.
Essential
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
As a Capital Projects Coordinator, you will focus primarily on improving and expanding
Bellevue's existing 90-mile park trail system along with other capital construction and
renovation projects within the overall parks system. With an emphasis on urban trail planning
and development, you will perform duties that may include any combination of the following
tasks:
- Oversee the planning and implementation of a capital trails program through
collaboration with park planning real property, and planning teams. - Manage priorities for capital investment on trails in the City of Bellevue. Implement a
prioritized project list. Develop recommendations to leadership on project
constructability and prioritization. - Communicate with staff in Natural Resources to understand development and
maintenance needs of soft-surface trails. - Collaborate with Transportation staff to understand City-wide regional trail goals and
projects. - Assist in developing recommendations for trail alignments in collaboration with Natural
Resources staff. - Work with real property to identify easements, property agreements, and outreach
necessary to develop trail projects. - Implement short- and long-term project management processes throughout all phases
of the project's life cycle. Implement the project delivery processes including planning, programming, design, permitting, public bidding, and construction administration of a
wide range of public capital projects within the City's Park system. These projects
typically range in cost from $100,000 to $2,000,000. - Develop and conduct public engagement processes on highly visible projects, using a
wide spectrum of engagement tools and tactics to reach the broadest possible range of
Bellevue's diverse residents and park users. - Serve as a primary point of contact for project information and updates. Respond to
inquiries from city staff, community members, city boards and commissions, and the
City Council. - Develop, review, and implement contract documents such as contracts, drawings,
technical specifications, performance bonds, punch lists, and permits. - Evaluate and pursue grant funding for projects. Write or assist others in writing budget
documents, grant applications, or other fundraising efforts. - Prepare or contribute to technical analysis and best practice research. Actively
participate in the department's long-range planning, policy development, and strategic
plan implementation. - Provide recommendations on areas of subject matter expertise, such as trail network
design, trail safety, public realm design, sustainable soft surface trail development,
urban and regional trail development, trailhead design, accessibility, and code
compliance.
Supervision Received and Exercised
- This position reports to the Capital Project Manager.
- Works under general supervision.
- May supervise or lead the work of consultants, interns, technicians, or other project support staff.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public
administration, urban planning, landscape architecture, urban forestry, project
management, civil engineering, or related field - Five or more years of professional-related experience in managing the construction of
capital projects - An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the
required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered - Washington State Driver's License required or the ability to obtain a Washington State
Driver's License - Must pass a criminal background check
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:- Knowledge of basic planning, design principles, and construction means and methods
- Knowledge of trail planning principles and trail construction means and methods is
desirable. - Knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal government; public bidding and
contracting, as well as public park operations knowledge is desirable - Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, multiple purchasing methods, and
procedures. - Public sector experience is desirable
- Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and
graphically to provide project information to customers, co-workers, contractors,
boards, commissions, and the City Council. Able to develop and deliver project
presentations. The ability to deliver clear and concise verbal and written reports and
recommendations. - A demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning of diversity, equity, and inclusion
along with a commitment to implement these principles in your work - A collaborative team player. Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with city staff, outside vendors, project stakeholders, and the public. - Ability to research and analyze complex information to provide practical and costeffective
solutions - Ability to balance competing interests and recognize sensitive political and
organizational issues when they arise - Ability to maintain a keen customer service focus
- Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with Bluebeam, GIS, or
other graphic applications
Core Competencies- Customer Focus: We are focused on the needs of our customers and on developing strong
- relationships with our customers.
- Instills Trust: Through authenticity, integrity, and honesty, we gain the trust and respect of all
- those with whom we work.
- Communicates Effectively: We understand the need to develop multimode forms of
- communication to address the needs of all the audiences with whom we are engaging.
- Cultivates Innovation: We are focused on generating new and creative ways for our
- organization to be successful.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.
- Work involves moving, communicating, operating objects, tools, or controls and reaching.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office or moderately loud when in the field.
- Work involves driving to project sites and moving within the project areas.
FLEXIBLE/HYBRID WORKING
A hybrid work schedule is available for this position after an orientation period. Remote work for this position is subject to the department's operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full-time remote work is not an available option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall.
HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.
- Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
- We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
- Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
- All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
- Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
- Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.
