Facilities and Fixed Assets Program Manager

Summary

King County Metro Transit is seeking a seasoned Facilities and Fixed Assets Program Manager (Project/Program Manager III) to join the Capital Division team in an exciting new opportunity. This pivotal role is responsible for strategically planning and managing critical assets – including buildings, docks, and infrastructure – that support Metro Transit’s mission of delivering reliable and efficient transportation services.

As a key leader in this high-impact role, you will shape infrastructure that directly influences the daily experiences of both operational employees and customers. Working as part of a dynamic team of program managers, you will collaborate closely with the Facilities Program lead while overseeing the alignment of Metro Transit’s Contracted Services and Marine programs and projects with organizational goals and operational needs.

Your contributions will help define the future of Metro Transit, ensuring its facilities and fixed assets evolve to meet growing demands. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on public transportation, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate on planning and coordinating existing transit bases, support facilities, and Marine facilities/equipment.

Contribute to the development of integrated long-range strategic plans for facilities and fixed assets.

Partner with other lines of business to identify current and future facility needs driven by operational and staffing changes.

What We’re Looking For: We seek a strategic and visionary thinker who can translate high-level objectives into actionable plans. The ideal candidate excels in verbal and written communication, adeptly navigating a matrixed environment to leverage diverse resources and drive meaningful projects forward.

What We Offer: Our leadership team fosters a positive and supportive work environment, recognizing and valuing employee contributions. This role provides opportunities for continuous learning about the various transit models that Metro delivers and supports. You’ll thrive in an autonomous and innovative position, collaborating with matrixed teams across multiple divisions to create lasting impact.

About the King County Water Taxi, supported by the Marine Division

The King County Water Taxi is a passenger-only ferry with two routes on the Puget Sound, with approximately 48 daily sailings. Over 16 years, the King County Water Taxi System has grown to become a vital part of the regional transportation system. With a focus on the future of reducing emissions produced by the water taxi and its facilities, the Marine program is an exciting opportunity to support planning for the future.

About Contracted Services, supported by the Contracted Services Program

This program is focused on development of Operational Facilities to support Contracted Services – Mobility Services. Contracted services are part of Metro’s core business, with services managed by a combination of Metro staff and third-party vendors, offering King County commuters specialized Mobility Services and Access Paratransit. This program informs the development of new facility projects, the modification of existing facilities, and the lease or acquisition of properties to align with Metro Transit’s projected growth needs. The Contracted Services program is an exciting opportunity to support industry leading accessible services.

Mobility Services provides a wide range of successful existing and innovative pilot programs to enhance mobility for the general community as well as special-needs communities, such as Vanpool, DART, Metro Flex, Community Access Transportation and Community Van.

Access Paratransit provides paratransit services for individuals who are not able to use the fixed-route system as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The group manages the Disabilities Act certification process for Access riders and provides necessary customer service to ensure equitable access to our services. The group also focuses on long-term strategic planning, technology, and performance management of the program; and is responsible for the management of the Access Paratransit contract.

Recruitment Information:

This recruitment will be used to fill 1 Career Service vacancy. In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Career Service vacancies that may occur in this classification within the Capital Division. The eligibility pool will be retained for 12 months from the date of posting and may be extended or used at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Who may apply:

We welcome applications from all interested candidates, including current King County employees and the public. Please refer to the "Supplemental Information" section of this job bulletin for the required application materials.

Questions? If you have questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact Angela Alcaraz, Sr. Talent Advisor at .

Job Duties

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles (ESJ) that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As a Facilities and Fixed Asset Program Manager, you will:

Collaborate with subject matter experts to establish program requirements, assess risk, and identify future program needs and objectives.

Coordinate with diverse stakeholders to develop tailored program plans, ensuring seamless execution and alignment and organizational goals.

Develop and oversee project or program budgets, schedules and scopes to drive efficiency and meet organizational goals.

Assess program needs and contribute to high-level discussions to package projects effectively, engaging both internal and external partners.

Set and prioritize program objectives to align with organizational vision and operational requirements.

Track project financials to ensure alignment with budgetary expectations across the portfolio.

Provide expert guidance on budgetary constraints, statutory requirements and operational factors while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards.

Coordinate the efforts of professional staff to enhance program execution and effectiveness.

Prepare comprehensive analytical reports and program evaluations to inform strategic decision-making.

Manage vendor relationships, contracts and payments while ensuring grant reporting accuracy and compliance. Develop and implement transition plans for seamless handoffs to operational departments.

Oversee data collection and analysis to drive informed program improvements and future decision-making.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

We value the diverse experience, skills, and abilities our candidates bring to these important roles. Candidates who do not possess all the qualifications listed below should still consider applying.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in business management, engineering, construction management, transportation planning, business administration or a closely related field.

Three years of experience in project or program management.

OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform the role effectively.

Proven ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing assignments, showcasing flexibility and resilience.

Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to refine complex information, create clear and concise materials, and convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Desired Qualifications:

Project Management Institute (PMI) certification.

Experience with shoreline facilities including understanding regulations and permitting related to marine facilities and/or marine operations.

Knowledge of in-water and over-water infrastructure, along with experience navigating regulations and permitting for marine docks, terminals or operations. Proven track record in implementing Marine quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes, ensuring team alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Experience collaborating with marine consulting firms.

Understanding of capital design and construction project processes, including procurement and alternative delivery methods.

Experience in developing Facilities Strategic Plans, including concept and program building.

Experience in leading multi-disciplined work teams and working with individuals at all levels within an organization.

Knowledge of transit operations, including facilities management and/or asset management, vehicle maintenance, and bus operations.

Supplemental Information

To Apply:

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact Angela Alcaraz, Sr. Talent Advisor at .

Required Application Materials:

Submit an online application through our careers site. Update your application with all relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more if necessary), including detailed job duties, dates of employment, and clear explanations for reasons for leaving.

Attach a resume AND a cover letter.

Thoroughly respond to all required Supplemental Questions within the application.

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Selection Process:

Applications and required documents will be reviewed for clarity, thoroughness, competitiveness, and writing skills. Your application must confirm and support your answers to the supplemental questions and any experience mentioned in your resume. If responses cannot be validated within your application, or if applications are missing the required materials listed in this job announcement, candidates may be removed from consideration.

The most competitive candidates may be asked to participate in one or more panel interviews. Final scores may be weighted to consider overall application materials, relevant experience, and interview scores. Offers and start dates will be finalized after completing any required pre-employment screenings, such as reference checks and/or internal record reviews.

Work Schedule:

Our regular business hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. However, work outside of these hours may occasionally be required. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and therefore, is not eligible for overtime pay. We may also consider flexible hours.

Work Location:

The main work site associated with these positions is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St, Seattle WA 98104.

Telecommuting Requirement:

This is a hybrid role, requiring a combination of remote and onsite work at various King County facilities. Employees are expected to work onsite at least one day per week, though this requirement may be subject to change. A County-issued laptop will be provided, and employees must maintain a dedicated workspace with reliable internet access to perform their duties efficiently and remain accessible during scheduled work hours.

Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a county worksite.

Union Membership: This position is represented by Protec17

Class Code: 2441300 Project Program Manager III

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To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.