Wastewater Construction Management IV - Project Representative

Summary

Wastewater Construction Management IV - Project Representative – a role focused on administering a variety of construction contracts, including work order, design‑bid‑build, general contractor/construction manager, and design‑build type contracts with values ranging from $10k to $100M+.

• Administer overall implementation phase effort on WTD capital improvement program construction DBB, work/job order and/or DB/GCCM contracts as Owner Representative.
• Coordinate and lead teams of matrixed CIP personnel across Operations and Maintenance, engineering, community relations, permitting, environmental, right‑of‑way/property, project control, administrative support, construction management and design consultant staff.
• Ensure compliance with plan and specification requirements, manage project elements (scopes, schedules, budget, risk, communication), and develop and implement inspection team QA/QC responses.
• Manage construction disputes, change order management process, and follow KC WTD standards for documents management control and filing.
• Lead and coordinate construction closeout and work with the team on project closeout phase.

• A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or a related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience and five (5) years of construction engineering / management experience, which includes 3 years of field inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications and provide constructive, relevant comments to project managers, engineers and consultants.
• Working knowledge of relevant construction laws, ordinances, County policy, and contract terms and conditions.
• Working knowledge of codes, standard plans and specifications, and quality control methods.
• Thorough knowledge of current acceptable construction methods, practices, materials and equipment; at least two years of experience in construction of wastewater or heavy industrial facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to inspect material and workmanship, to recognize construction deficiencies and omissions requiring corrective action.
• Experience working with contractors to ensure compliance with contract requirements, job quality, safety, and timeliness.
• Ability to determine contract entitlement and to negotiate changes in a timely manner.
• Ability to plan and organize the work of a construction management team (inspectors, project control engineers, administrative assistants and consultants), ensuring that assigned work is properly conducted.
• Ability to resolve conflicts within the team and with the contractor, and to work with a diverse group of people; culturally, technically, personality, etc.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of software for word‑processing and data analysis necessary for work products.

• Decision Quality – making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Action Oriented – taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Manages Conflict – handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Communicates Effectively – developing and delivering multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Valid Washington State Driver's License

• Construction experience in operational industrial, water, and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience managing large, high profile, and technically and/or contractually complex public works construction contracts.
• Experience navigating construction claims/litigation.
• Additional experience in alternative construction delivery methods including progressive design build and/or GCCM.
• Construction experience in heavy civil construction or in operational wastewater treatment facilities.

The Construction Management team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office and telecommuting. Remote and onsite…