King County, WA
Seattle, Washington, United States
Sep 08, 2023
Full Time
Summary The Construction Management Unit in the Wastewater Treatment Division is seeking a Construction Project Representative. This is a great opportunity to work on challenging construction projects as the direct liaison between the County and the Contractors, leading Construction Management teams. This position will be involved with large, West Section-specific work order, off-site conveyance system improvement, and treatment plant construction contracts. These contracts repair, replace, and upgrade wastewater conveyance and treatment systems which directly influences the outcomes of water quality infrastructure, a component of the WTD mission. Who is Eligible - This position is open to the general public and all King County Employees. This recruitment may also be used to fill future career service opportunities. Working Conditions Work Location: Hybrid/Telecommute and North Satellite Office - 2501 W Jameson Street, Seattle, WA 98199 Work Schedule: This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. This full-time position works a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday. Union Representation: This position is represented by the Technical Employee's Association (TEA). To learn more about the Wastewater Treatment Division click on the below links: http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/wtd/About.aspx http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/wtd/About/Vision.aspx Job Duties Administer overall implementation/construction phase effort on WTD capital improvement program, design bid build (low bid), work/job order, design build, and/or General Contractor/Construction Manager (GCCM) or Construction Manager At-Risk construction contracts, as Project Representative. In other organizations this position may be referred to as the Owner Representative or the Construction Project Manager. Coordinates and leads teams of matrixed personnel including construction management, operations and maintenance, engineering, community relations, permitting, environmental, right-of-way/property, project controls, administrative support, and consultant staff. Administers construction contracts to ensure compliance with plan and specification requirements, develops and implements QA/QC assignments including inspection team responses, provides construction activity coordination, tracks construction progress, and oversees contractors' start-up/testing plans/training efforts, Manages contract disputes/claims, change order management process and follows KC WTD standards for documents management control and filing. Leads and coordinates construction contract closeout. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Required Qualifications: 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, is required. Relevant minimum experience (5 years) in Construction Management of wastewater or heavy industrial facilities. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications and provide constructive, relevant constructability feedback 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, job quality, safety, and timeliness requirements. 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. 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. License/Certification: A valid Washington State driver's license. The most competitive candidates will possess (preferred qualifications): 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 GC/CM. Construction experience in heavy civil construction or in operational wastewater treatment facilities. The Successful Candidate will have the following Competencies: Action Oriented : Enjoys working hard, is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging, not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning, seized more opportunities than others. Decision Quality : Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment. Most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time. Sought out by others for advice and solutions. Peer Relationships : Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all, can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups, can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise, is seen as a team player and is cooperative, easily gains trust and support of peers, encourages collaboration, can be candid with peers. Application and Selection Process: Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, cover letter and resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials will not be considered for this position. King County application Resume Cover Letter detailing your background and what you can bring to this position Responses to supplemental questions For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Angelia Remolana - Human Resource Analyst, anremolana@kingcounty.gov Supplemental Information Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. Closing Date/Time: