Construction Manager (West Seattle Link Extension) (Term-Limited)

Sound Transit•Seattle, WA

41d•$81,000 - $186,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction, this role manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of assigned construction, construction management consultant, and other professional services contracts and third-party agreements for Sound Transit projects. The position supports project development processes, prepares contract documents for solicitation, assists with solicitation processes, and ensures assignments are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget. The role involves preparing and reporting project status, including safety, quality, cost, and schedule, identifying and resolving contract and construction issues, overseeing quality and safety, and coordinating project activities. This is a term-limited position for 8 years.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field.
Five years of experience in construction supervision, construction contract administration, or engineering project management, preferably in heavy civil, transit, buildings, structural or underground construction; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid state driver’s license.
The principles and practice of engineering, project management, and construction management.
Familiarity with construction materials, equipment, means and methods, safety, temporary construction structures, and risks in construction associated with materials, equipment, and means and methods.
Methods and techniques of developing, analyzing, and managing complex construction schedules.
General knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to engineering and construction of civil works and buildings.
Risk assessment and management.
Principles of cost management including expenditure tracking and variance identification.
General understanding of contract and procurement strategies and associated procurement laws, regulations, and management principles.
Techniques to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.
Principles of effective oral and written communications.
Oversight and management of a construction program that may include one or a series of inter-related projects of significant size and complexity.
Negotiating and administering construction and engineering services contracts and third party agreements.
Applying advanced project management techniques and principles.
Leading and delegating daily tasks, communicating, and providing feedback and work direction to assigned staff.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public.
Interpreting and administering regulations, policies, and procedures.
Preparing, reviewing, and administering large project budgets.
Business letter writing and report preparation.
Interpretation of contract documents including risk allocation, strategies, organization, and content.
Conceptualizing, influencing, developing, and administering goals, objectives, guidelines, policies, and procedures for the Division/Department.
Critical and strategic problem solving, preparing, and analyzing complex data and reports.
Effective oral and written communication.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Techniques to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.
Basic skill in office administrative procedures and equipment including use of computers and applications including MS Office and scheduling and contract management programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public works construction and alternative project delivery methods is desired.
Professional Engineer or Architect license issued by the State of Washington.
Certified Construction Manager issued by the Construction Management Certification Institute.
Certification as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute.

Responsibilities

Leads, coordinates, schedules, assigns, and inspects the work activities of assigned staff, consultants, and contractors for assigned projects.
Manages, supervises, and coordinates assigned construction and construction management consultant contracts; budgets for assigned contracts; monitors cost and cash flow and administers contingency funds; ensures each contract is completed within the scope, schedule, and budget.
Provides input and assists in the management of project development tasks including environmental processes, real estate acquisition, site investigations, third party agreements, and permits.
Reviews and provides comments related to constructability and biddability for all construction documents, plans and specifications, technical memoranda, design/construction plans, and other project related materials for assigned area of responsibility.
Oversees assembly of construction contract documents; assures that contract documents are clear, complete, comprehensive, and well-coordinated.
Reviews submittals, requests for information, and field clarifications; and verifies quality control to ensure compliance and accountability with the Contract Documents and all current and applicable local, state and federal codes, laws, rules and regulations, and Agency policies and procedures.
Reviews the work sequences, interfaces, and time durations in schedules to identify potential conflicts, and to ensure that work is efficiently planned and executed.
Reviews pay applications, change orders, and provisional sum allocations for entitlement, completeness, accuracy, and adherence to contract requirements; works with project staff to issue clarifications on contract documents and ST requirements; negotiates change order costs; performs or obtains independent cost estimates for changed work; prepares and reviews change orders and correspondence to contractors.
Assures contractor and consultant compliance with the Sound Transit health, safety, and security management programs and development and implementation of project specific safety and security management plans for assigned projects.
Assures contractor compliance with technical plans and specifications; and reviews documentation and files for accuracy and completeness, including daily reports and construction logs.
Works with the construction management consultants and contractors to expedite problem solving and avoid delays in the work; attempts to negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues at the lowest level.
Attends and participates in professional associations; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate.
Assists program consultants and contractors in the administration and implementation of projects related to contracts and program phases such as design, permitting, procurement, and construction.
Assists in the development of the assigned program's/project’s annual budget; forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures that project expenditures and cost estimates are adequately documented and monitored; reviews and approves expenditures; and implements adjustments.
Provides support to the Construction Management Division on matters as directed; participates in committees as assigned; prepares and presents staff reports.
Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities.
It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.

Benefits

Two choices of medical plans
Dental plan
Vision plan
Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401a retirement plan with a 12% match by Sound Transit
457b retirement plan
25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service
12 paid holidays
Up to 2 paid floating holidays per year
Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year
12 weeks of parental leave for new parents
Pet Insurance discount
ORCA card at no cost for full-time employees
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services
Competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity
Work-life balance
Opportunities for professional development
Recognition from colleagues