Salary: $64.17 - $74.86 Hourly
Location : Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
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Department: Seattle Public Utilities
Division: Drainage and Wastewater Line of Business
Opening Date: 07/06/2026
Closing Date: 7/28/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Position Description
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is recruiting for a Capital Projects Coordinator, Senior. This CPC, Sr is responsible for leading and performing core workspace work (office planning, furniture requests, and moves) and high value, complicated workspace remodel projects for all 32 SPU workforce facilities In-city and across the region. The work performed by this position supports SPU staff across all lines of business and branches.

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Job Responsibilities
This position leads the management and implementation of workspace needs for staff located at all SPU's 32 workforce facilities (in city and regional, owned and leased spaces). The Workspace Management Team is a team of two responsible for implementing all workspace management including furniture requests, moves, space planning and reconfigurations, and remodels. Examples of duties include:

• Manage, track and implement a large and varied portfolio of workspace requests and projects, and serve as a project manager for large, complex capital projects.
• Lead large, complex capital projects from concept to completion, directly managing project scope, schedule and budget.
• Track all project phases and costs using SPU's Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) System including schedule, milestones, and budget to ensure compliance with specifications and budgetary requirements.
• Work closely with staff across the utility and three lines of business, division directors, chief operating officers, SPU Leadership Team, and the SPU Executive Team as well as the Department of Finance and Administrative Services and Information Technology Department.
• Hire and manage vendors, consultants, and contractors through all design and construction phases.
• Ensure vendor contracts are current and sufficient for needed services.
• Review quotes and approve payments to vendors and contractors including verification and accuracy of product and service invoices.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, advertisements and official documents and give presentations.
• Develop and present clear technical documents, proposals, and presentations.
• Develop and implement communications and change management plans.

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
Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of project or construction management or related experience.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, Urban Planning or related field.

Experience and Education Equivalency: Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.

License, Certification and Other Requirement: Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with workspace management type work (furniture requests, moves, space planning and reconfigurations, and remodels).
• Experience leading work on cross-functional teams or matrixed organizations where coordination with various stakeholders were required.
• Familiarity using systems to manage service requests and work orders and to track capital project performance.
• Knowledgeable about public works contracting and government procurement processes.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering design documents including plans, specifications, and engineering reports.
• Experience with continuous improvements and change management in a workspace environment.
• Successful at solving problems in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong customer service skills.

Additional Information
How to Apply: In addition to fully completing the online application, please attach your resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should address your knowledge and experience related to the position.

Workplace Environment: The employee in this position will be required to come into the office five days a week, Monday - Friday. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.

The full salary range for this position is $64.17 - $74.86 per hour.

Benefits: The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holidays, 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:

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.

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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:
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