Construction Project Coordinator ; Burlington

Job Title: Construction Project Coordinator 3

Location: Burlington, WA

Closes: Continuous. Applications will be reviewed on a biweekly basis starting August 3rd, 2026. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made.

This recruitment is for one (1) full-time, permanent Construction Project Coordinator 3 position for Parks NW Region. The position is based in our NW office in Burlington, Washington. Working hours are generally Monday - Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm with the option for hybrid telework. This position will require you to travel as needed to accomplish assignments.

As a construction project coordinator, your primary responsibilities include managing consultants through the design and construction phases of capital improvement projects. This critical role requires an experienced construction project coordinator with good communication skills and a working knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of architectural & engineering design, project management, and construction for projects ranging from $250,000 to $5,000,000+.

If you're interested in a dynamic career that allows you to showcase your program management talents, please apply and become part of our dynamic team.

This position reports to the Northwest Capital Region Manager and directly supports the mission by providing project management services for development projects. Additionally, this position coordinates, directs and reviews the development of contract documents, reports and studies by Architecture and Engineering (A&E) firms for park construction projects. Furthermore, this position provides construction management services and/or A&E construction management services for park construction projects.

Lastly, this position develops cost estimates and cost analysis required for budget development and project costs.

This position is eligible for partial remote telework within Washington State. It will also require frequent travel throughout the NW Puget Sound to park sites and occasional meetings at the Northwest Region office in Burlington, WA.

• Responsible for all facets of capital project and consultant management functions including the oversight of planning, design, permitting, and construction for various capital, grant, FEMA, operations, partnership funded park development projects.
• Solicit, develop, and negotiate AE agreements, personal service contracts, emergency contracts, and interagency agreements.
• Administer AE agreements, personal service contracts, emergency contracts, and interagency agreements.
• Provide construction management services for construction projects to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Bidding support and award evaluation services.
• Administer AE construction management services.
• Perform construction management services.
• Develop capital budget submittals, including scopes of work, project cost estimates, and assist in the development of operational impacts for proposed development projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, landscape architecture, or closely related field AND four (4) years of relevant professional experience with a minimum of three (3) years managing architectural, site, and/or utility construction projects AND a valid driver’s license.

• Capital Project Oversight:
  Proven ability to manage full life-cycle capital construction. Includes planning, design, scheduling, permitting, and construction closeout.
• Construction Management:
  Provide construction management services and/or manage A&E construction management services for park construction projects.
• Technical Credibility:
  Ability to review complex civil construction drawings, specifications, and environmental or zoning constraints (e.g., critical areas ordinances).
• Budgeting & Cost Estimation:
  Ability to develop capital budget submittals, forecast project costs, and evaluate operational impacts.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Skill in representing the agency while coordinating with internal staff,…