Published date: May 18, 2026
Job Title: Capital Project Manager III – Public Works
Organization: Clark County
Address: Vancouver, Washington
Job Website Link: https://clarkcountywashington.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ClarkCountyJobs/job/Capital-Project-Manager-III—Public-Works_R004057
Short Description:
Clark County Public Works is seeking a skilled, collaborative, and community‑minded Capital Project Manager III to lead impactful transportation and infrastructure projects that shape the region’s future. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned civil engineering professional who enjoys guiding multidisciplinary teams and delivering high‑quality public works projects.
In this role, you will:
• Lead capital improvement projects from concept through construction
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, surveyors, environmental specialists, and contractors
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, permitting, and right‑of‑way coordination
• Engage with partner agencies, utilities, and local communities
• Help deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable public infrastructure
What We’re Looking For:
• Strong background in civil engineering and transportation or infrastructure project delivery
• Proven leadership and the ability to coordinate diverse technical teams
• A relationship‑builder who thrives in a collaborative, public‑service‑driven environment
• Skilled in contract management, problem‑solving, and bringing complex projects to the finish line
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, project management, or related field
• 5+ years of progressively responsible project management experience (or 7 years equivalent)
• PMP certification (required)
• PE license preferred (or ability to obtain within 2 years)
• Residency in Washington or Oregon
If you’re excited to use your expertise to deliver meaningful infrastructure for a growing community, we’d love to welcome you to the Clark County Public Works team.
Job Type: Partially Remote (WA/OR only) Full time
Salary and Benefits Information: $46.51 – $62.80- per hour –> More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits
Full Description:
Clark County Public Works is looking for an experienced civil engineering project manager to join its Project Management Section, one of a handful of groups comprising its Engineering and Construction Division. The nine-person section is a tight-knit project management team with access to the expertise and resources of the larger Clark County Public Works organization.
The team focuses on coordinating the development of plans, specifications, and estimates, as well as the acquisition of environmental permits or real property as necessary, for projects on the County’s capital improvement programs and assisting during the construction phase. Project managers lead multi-disciplinary teams of design, traffic, and construction engineers, planners, surveyors, property acquisition experts, and environmental specialists in the delivery of civil engineering county infrastructure projects and assist the construction manager as necessary during the construction phase.
This position will be primarily focused on civil roadway and transportation project management, with opportunities in stormwater or parks infrastructure, or special projects as necessary. The position works collaboratively with sections throughout Public Works and other county departments, and it will also work closely with state and federal agencies, utility service providers, and businesses in coordinating project activities, along with working directly with the public and neighborhood associations.
This is a professional level project management position for the Department of Public Works. The team currently enjoys a hybrid work arrangement. The candidate selected MUST reside within WA or OR. Project Manager positions are represented by PROTEC17, Professional and Technical Employees. https://clarkcountywashington.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ClarkCountyJobs/job/Capital-Project-Manager-III—Public-Works_R004057