Senior Interagency Project Coordinator (Senior Capital Projects Coordinator)

City of Seattle, WA

$133K — $155K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of project or construction management experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or related field
  • Valid Washington State driver’s license or equivalent mobility
  • Strong understanding of project management principles
  • Experience with formal project delivery methodology for capital projects
  • PMI certification is a plus
  • Experience working in diverse teams and multicultural environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead efforts in the design, permitting, and construction of interagency capital projects
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, scopes, schedules, and budgets
  • Review consultant and contractor work; lead inspections for compliance
  • Process contract payments and manage change orders
  • Conduct public outreach at community meetings and prepare management briefings
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders to manage project priorities
  • Support equity, diversity, and inclusion in projects

Benefits

  • Comprehensive vacation, holiday, and sick leave package
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible/hybrid work options
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
Full Job Description
Salary: $64.17 - $74.86 Hourly
Location : SDOT - Bank of America Building, 800 5th Avenue, 31st Floor, Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Seattle Department of Transportation
Division: Street Use
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Position Description
Position Overview:

We're looking for a experienced Senior Interagency Project Coordinator in our Street Use division. This position is classified as a Senior Capital Projects Coordinator.

In this role, you'll keep some of our region's most complex infrastructure projects moving forward. You'll be the bridge between SDOT, other City departments, and outside agencies like Sound Transit and the Washington State Department of Transportation. You'll help teams work together, solve problems, and deliver projects that make a real difference for the people of Seattle. This position will report to the Interagency Construction Manager.

Job Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
  • Help lead City efforts related to the design, permitting, and construction of major interagency capital projects
  • Develop project plans, scopes, schedules, and budgets for design and construction.
  • Review work from consultants and contractors, and lead inspection staff to ensure construction follows approved plans.
  • Process contract payments, manage change orders, and complete all project documentation.
  • Conduct public outreach at community meetings and prepare briefings on transportation issues for senior leadership and elected officials.
  • Coordinate with City staff, external agencies, consultants, and community organizations, building strong working relationships to manage shifting priorities.
  • Support our goals for equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
You must have:
  • A minimum of four (4) years project or construction management or related experience.
  • A Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Urban Planning or related field.
  • Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
OR: A combinations of education and/or training and/or experience, which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.
You'll be successful in this role if you have:
  • A thorough comprehension of project management principles.
  • Experience in implementing formal project delivery methodology for major capital construction projects.
  • A PMI certification, as plus.
  • Effectively worked in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.


Work Environment/Physical Demands:
  • Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment with hybrid options at this time.
  • Field assignments entail exposure to all types of weather and hazardous construction sites.

Additional Information
Please attach a cover letter to your application.

Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered.
Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including background check.
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.

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

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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