Project Manager; Construction Project Coordinator

Position: Project Manager (Construction Project Coordinator 3)
Project Manager

(Construction Project Coordinator
3)

Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | HYBRID

NOTE:

The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. Additionally, this position will operate in a hybrid work setting, with the requirement to come into the office and travel to project sites as needed.

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES' mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.

The Facility Professional Services (FPS) Division provides professional public works project management, energy efficiency and facility planning services to effectively meet the needs of its customers in support of their service to Washington.

About the Opportunity:

As a Project Manager, you will serve as the principal project manager and client advocate for assigned state facilities with multiple buildings within the Engineering & Architectural Services (EAS) Program. You will lead and coordinate all phases of design and construction for complex public works projects, ensuring client needs are met through effective planning, scheduling, and cost control. This role includes supporting management with project assignments, assisting clients with capital project planning and biennial budget development, administering construction contracts, and coordinating professional design services.

You will also provide backup support to other project managers and actively practice and promote Lean principles to deliver efficient, high-quality services that help reduce overall government operating costs.

Some of What You'll Enjoy Doing Includes:

* Provide comprehensive project management for capital public works projects from development through design, construction, and closeout.

* Assist client agencies with complex facilities issues and stewardship of assigned capital projects.

* Support clients with technical guidance during capital budget development and planning.

* Manage project budgets, schedules, planning efforts, and implementation of design decisions.

* Administer and manage construction contracts for multiple concurrent public works projects across state agencies.

* Review and approve bid documents, specifications, cost estimates, change orders, and contract amendments.

* Oversee construction activities for new construction and repair or alteration of existing facilities and infrastructure.

* Resolve issues related to substantial completion, project closeout, punch lists, and warranty claims.

* Manage and contract for architectural and engineering services to support design, bidding, construction administration, and closeout for complex state facility projects.

* Review and approve design documents and cost estimates, negotiate consultant fees per OFM guidelines, and track project documentation throughout construction.

Required Qualifications:

* Working knowledge of architectural/engineering design principles, construction methods, cost estimating, and public works project and contract management, including applicable laws, codes, and regulations.

* Working knowledge of government organizational structures, customer and stakeholder engagement, and effective use of standard project management and office software tools.

* Ability to adapt to changing environments; think strategically and tactically; interpret and apply policies; develop work plans and project management tools; and take ownership of programmatic and project responsibilities.

* Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, external agencies, stakeholders, elected officials, and the public; lead multidisciplinary teams; and communicate clearly in writing and to large groups.

In addition to the above required qualifications, a candidate must possess one (1) of the following education and/or experience options:

[OPTION 1]

* Eight (8) years of demonstrated professional
* experience in architecture, engineering, engineering design, facility construction, construction management, construction administration, or related field.

[OPTION 2]

* Eight (8) years of combined education and/or
* experience in architecture, engineering, engineering design, facility construction, construction management, construction administration, or related field.

[OPTION 3]

* Bachelor's degree with major study in architecture, engineering, engineering design, facility construction, construction management, construction administration, or related field from an accredited institution.

* Four (4) years of professional experience in architecture, engineering, engineering design, facility construction, construction management, construction administration, or related field.

Examples of the
* experience stated…