Senior Project Manager (Strategic Advisor 2)

Senior Project Manager

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is looking for skilled and mission-driven Senior Project Managers (Strategic Advisor 2) to lead infrastructure projects that protect our city's water, improve drainage and sewer systems, and build a more resilient urban environment. If you're someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, design, and hands-on project execution, this is your chance to make a lasting difference.

In this role, you'll take the lead on SPU's most complex and high-profile capital projects that address critical challenges like urban flooding, combined sewer overflows, water main replacement, drainage and wastewater capacity, workforce facilities improvement and interagency infrastructure coordination initiatives. These projects don't just maintain systems they transform communities. With a focus on equity and SPU's Race and Social Justice Initiative, your work will uplift neighborhoods, restore aquatic habitats, and strengthen the city's ability to adapt to a changing climate.

You'll be part of SPU's Project Management and Controls Division, a collaborative and forward-thinking team that's responsible for translating big ideas into sustainable, impactful results. As a trusted leader, you'll guide cross-functional teams, manage public investments responsibly, and keep Seattle's essential water infrastructure flowing strong.

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.

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 :

• Hybrid work schedule opportunities (As Appropriate)
• 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

Qualifications

Experience : Five (5) or more years project or construction management or related experience.

AND

Education : Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, Urban Planning or related field OR (a combination of education and / or training and / or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class). Desired Qualifications : SPU recognizes that not every candidate will have the following desired qualifications. The ideal candidate will have some of the following qualifications and a strong desire to learn the others :

Work Environment / Physical Demands :

License, Certification and Other Requirements :