About the Department
Under general direction, plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems; provides project coordination, budgetary oversight, and administrative support for special capital improvement projects and other program activities; administers and monitors associated contracts for compliance with established standards; serves as the lead individual for reporting and presentations to directors, elected officials, boards and commissions, executive-level staff, and other stakeholders.
Position Duties
This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.
- Provides overall coordination and direction for special projects; serves as project manager and lead technical expert for alternative delivery methods.
- Develops strategic workflow and master planning for capital programs and processes.
- Develops and coordinates requests for proposals/qualifications and bid specifications. Prepares and reviews correspondence, reports, scope, schedules, cost estimates, and other technical data required to manage projects.
- Negotiates and administers projects; hires consultants for capital programming purposes; creates and maintains project schedules, progress tracking information, and project files.
- Schedules and conducts pre-construction and progress meetings; reviews, negotiates, and approves change orders; checks for compliance with design and specifications; and prepares and monitors construction schedules.
- Performs quality assurance of contractors’ work and performance in accordance with contract terms and conditions; monitors quality control, cash flow, and costs throughout the project period; reviews progress for payment.
- Collaborates with design consultants (i.e., architects, engineers, planners, specialty consultants, etc.) on project scope, design intent, and adherence to program schedules and requirements.
- Reviews details, specifications, cost estimates, and related reports and studies with consultants, contractors, departmental representatives, and other stakeholders to ensure that all requirements and compliance regulations are met and necessary approvals are secured.
- Establishes new practices and processes for budgeting, monitoring, and programming in alignment with department priorities.
- Collaborates with departmental staff, community members, volunteer groups, City elected and appointed officials, and boards and commissions to plan and implement projects.
- Communicates with citizens, developers, engineers, architects, and public officials to answer questions and provide information relating to projects, policies, and procedures.
- Researches, compiles data, and prepares and presents progress and technical reports.
- Represents the department at public hearings or in meetings with other governmental agencies, the City Council, and community groups on matters relating to projects.
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Combinations of education and experience that are equivalent to the following minimum qualifications are acceptable.
Open-Entry Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in engineering, architecture, project management, construction management, business administration, or a related field.
- Experience: Two years of project management experience that includes oversight of master planning processes, hiring of consultants, and construction management.
- Substitution: Possession of Project Management Professional (PMP) certification may substitute for two years of education.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of a valid driver’s license, to be maintained throughout employment.
Other Qualifications
For information on what to expect with the hiring process, a test information guide, and frequently asked questions, please visit our website.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.
Upon request, at time of application, the City will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory, or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.
The examination will consist of a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), with scoring weight assigned as follows:
- T&E 100%
- Copies of your college or university transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted) may be a required part of this application and will be used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications, as posted on the job announcement.
- Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
- Failure to complete all the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
- Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
- "See Resume" or "See above," etc., and copy/paste from a previous answer are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Training and Experience examination links with instructions will be emailed prior to 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time on the start date and will expire at 11:59 p.m. on the due date as listed below. Keep in mind that the test link will be emailed from City of Spokane ([email protected]).
- Applicants who apply and meet the minimum qualifications between Monday, April 27, 2026, and Monday, May 11, 2026, will test Thursday, May 14th, 2026, through Monday, May 18, 2026.
- Education and Training
- Construction Management
- Project Management and Land Development
- Project Collaboration
- Project Quality Assurance
- Project Communications