Minimum Qualifications
Project Manager II
- Bachelor's degree in project management or a closely related field.
- 2 or more years of experience managing complex projects from planning phase through
implementation, including contract administration and oversight. - 2 or more years of experience organizing, presenting, facilitating, and negotiating with diverse
stakeholders and user groups. - 2 or more years of experience with quality assurance and coordination with staff and contractors engaged in program development, procurement, and implementation of equipment and systems.
Project Manager III
- Bachelor's degree in project management or a closely related field.
- 3 or more years of experience managing complex projects from planning phase through
implementation, including contract administration and oversight. - 3 or more years of experience organizing, presenting, facilitating, and negotiating with diverse stakeholders and user groups.
- 3 or more years of experience with quality assurance and coordination with staff and contractors engaged in program development, procurement, and implementation of equipment and systems.
For both positions, the following qualifications apply:
- Experience with transportation planning, urban planning, and/or civil engineering.
- Versed in access requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all other related applicable codes, laws, and regulations.
- Ability to perform statistical and comparative analysis as it relates to transit planning.
- Experience preparing and presenting reports to ensure context-sensitive solutions and the needs of transit are considered in the design of streets and public facilities.
- Skill collaborating with contractors and consultants, providing direction and monitoring contract compliance.
- Proficiency with MS Excel and Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
- Must have a valid Washington state driver’s license at time of hire.
**An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above may be considered **
Knowledge Requirements
- Practices of project management including scope development, cost estimating, scheduling, and project control.
- Vendor management, including contract development and review, performance management, and financial management.
- Contract and budget administration.
- Urban and transportation planning and operations.
- Relevant land use, environmental and transit legislation, and regulations.
- Transit facility design and development and pedestrian friendly access and safety designs.
- Business procedures, records management, handling confidential and sensitive information.
Skill Requirements
- Fostering an inclusive workplace by valuing and leveraging diversity, equity, and inclusion to uphold Community Transit’s Core Values and achieve the organization’s vision and mission. Inspiring and fostering team commitment, pride, and trust. Facilitating cooperation and motivating team members to accomplish group goals while treating others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Organizing and managing short, mid-range, and long-term projects
- Proficiency in PC-based computer operation and software utilization such as MS Office, email, and scheduling applications
- Facilitating diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders and interests, developing and
gaining consensus. - Ability to negotiate and influence others to achieve business goals and core values.
- Managing multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively and adjusting to changing priorities
- Working effectively both independently and as part of a team, at times with limited supervision.
- Analyzing and managing budgets and other financial matters.
- Seeking learning opportunities –Identifying and participating in learning activities and putting new knowledge, understanding or skills to practical use on the job.
- Maintaining objectivity and using data to inform collaborative decision making.
- Public speaking and presenting.
- Interpreting technical materials related to transit facilities, including specifications and plans.
- Financial strategies to fund public transit capital programs.
- Delivering capital projects within the constraints of scope, quality, cost, and time.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
- Project Management Certification.
- Familiarity with public procurement process.
- Familiarity with public agency policies and procedures.
- Experience with bus stop siting and design.
- Experience establishing and monitoring program performance and building business cases for supported programs.
- Establishing policy or technical recommendations for transit facilities and transit operations.
- Experience with Hastus, MS Teams, Smartsheet, and MS Project.
- Experience using databases or programming languages to analyze and report on transit data.
- Experience working with municipalities and supporting the development of interagency agreements.
- Experience coordinating, directing, and monitoring the work of consultants and contract engineers.
Working Conditions
Hybrid telework may be available. Availability is at management discretion and may not be available for this position based on the nature of the work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the use of office equipment and technology. You may also be required to lift and carry materials up to 30 pounds occasionally, and up to 10 pounds frequently. While performing fieldwork, you may also be exposed to automotive fumes, odors, and dust, and may need to complete tasks in noisy environments and varying weather conditions.
Application and Selection Process
- Only on-line applications accepted.
- Applicants for this job may be considered for other openings up to six months after the date this position is filled.
- Applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be scheduled for an interview as well as a variety of tests to demonstrate knowledge, and skills for the position. The evaluation process may include interviews, background check, reference checks and various performance tests.
Employee Benefits
- Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
- Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and have the option to enroll in the agency’s deferred compensation plan.
- In addition to WA Paid Sick Leave, employees in this position, accrue of 24 days of Paid Time off (192 hours) in their first year and ten (10) paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
- Full list of all benefits and details can be found here.
If you are related to or share the same living quarters of a current Community Transit employee, please let your Recruiter know as your eligibility for this position may be affected.
Community Transit provides a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment. As a recipient of federal funds, Community Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on a basis prohibited by Federal, State or Local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.
