Design-Build Site Manager; WMS

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seekinga Design-Build Site Manager to support the Fife Project Engineering Office to assist in the delivery of the new SR 167 expressway that’s part of the Gateway Program. The Gateway Program will provide critical infrastructure that will connect I-5 in Fife and SR 167 in Puyallup to the Port of Tacoma to enhance freight mobility into and out of the Port.

This position assumes limited authority of the Project Engineer when absent and provides leadership, management, and oversight to a field officeof approximately 50 engineers and technicians responsible for the delivery of the SR 167 Gateway Program that includes approximately $1 Billion in construction. The field office is responsible for delivering design-build highway construction projects that are on schedule,within budget, and meet quality, safety, and stewardship standards.

The Site Manager monitors and reports on project delivery in accordance with WSDOT policies and departmental expectations for transparency and accountability. They also foster a balanced workplace that promotes training, professional growth, upward mobility, employee safety, workforce diversity, and pride in ownership, while serving as a local WSDOT representative to legislators, local agencies, stakeholders, Co-Managers, and industry partners. The ideal candidate is an experienced construction leader with strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills who can ensure high-quality project delivery, effectively manage staff, and contribute to a positive and professional office culture.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Design-Build Site Manager will:

• Assist the Project Engineer and assume limited authority when absent to provide leadership, management, and oversight to the field office delivering the Gateway SR 167 design-build program.
• Ensure projects are on schedule, within budget, and meet quality, safety, and stewardship standards, maintaining compliance with WSDOT policies and departmental expectations for transparency and accountability.
• Review and recommend approvals for design changes, work methods, contract modifications, material certifications, and payments.
• Collaborate and build effective working relationships with internal teams, contractors, stakeholders, elected officials, and the public to support project delivery and resolve conflicts.
• Oversee staffing, personnel actions, training, mentoring, and professional development, fostering a balanced and inclusive workplace that promotes safety, diversity, and upward mobility.
• Work closely with WSDOT and Design-Builder subject matter experts to resolve complex engineering issues in a manner that best serves the project needs.
• Promote a safety-focused work environment, engaging staff in safety programs and implementing strategies to reduce accidents and incidents.
• Ensure effective use of resources, project scheduling, and operational efficiency, monitoring staff performance and implementing best practices to support project and team success.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Construction Contract Management & Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage significant transportation infrastructure construction contracts exceeding $50 million, including providing effective supervision and oversight of staff.
• Civil Engineering Expertise:Effective working knowledge of civil transportation engineering design and construction principles and practices, contracting methods and procedures, and program (budget, schedule, environmental, quality, etc.) accountability. Proficient in reviewing and comprehending plans, specifications and working drawings for transportation projects.
• Project Management & Scheduling:Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organize, and deliver multiple projects concurrently. Effective skills in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall program strategy/results; monitoring, measuring performance, and making necessary course corrections to the same.
• Effective Communication & Collaboration:Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to engage internal teams, contractors, stakeholders, and the public. Capable of representing the agency in meetings and on project sites. The ability to evaluate, coordinate, and respond to customers and contractors in a professional, collaborative and…