Construction Project Coordinator - Construction Project Coord 2 - Perm - 2 Openings - 2026-08739

State of Washington•Thurston County – Olympia, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is hiring two full-time, permanent Construction Project Coordinators for its Capital and Asset Management Program (CAMP), based at the Capitol Way Shop in Olympia, Washington. The coordinators help deliver capital projects that maintain facilities and infrastructure supporting the Department’s mission. They serve as the Owner’s field representatives, monitor construction work, verify contract compliance, document field conditions, and coordinate with project managers, contractors, engineers, consultants, agency staff, and other partners. They also support project scopes, schedules, budgets, procurement, contract administration, and project closeout. The work takes place in both offices and field environments, including construction sites at fish hatcheries and wildlife areas. Statewide travel is required, with trips that may last up to one week. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with work beyond 40 hours per week and weekends as needed. Fieldwork can involve uneven terrain, steep slopes, adverse weather, ladders, boats, and elevated locations. The role involves frequent interaction with internal and external customers, vendors, and partners, including federal, local, interagency, and intra-agency contacts.

Requirements

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in architecture, building construction, construction management, engineering, or a closely related field, plus one year of experience in construction field oversight, construction management, construction project management, or public works contract administration.
Option 2: Associate’s degree in building construction, construction management, engineering technology, or a closely related field, plus three years of experience in construction field oversight, construction management, construction project management, or public works contract administration.
Option 3: Five years of progressively responsible experience in construction field oversight, construction management, construction project management, or public works contract administration, demonstrating increasing responsibility for contract compliance and project coordination.
Equivalent combinations of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of construction project management and public works contract administration principles; construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents; construction methods and sequencing across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and site work; building systems; cost estimating; change management; risk mitigation; capital project administration; fiscal stewardship and budget monitoring; and supervisory or coordination practices.
Ability to interpret and enforce contract documents, drawings, and specifications in the field; exercise sound independent judgment; identify nonconforming work and direct corrective action consistent with contract provisions; distinguish contract compliance enforcement from formal contract modification authority; evaluate changing conditions and prepare clear recommendations; coordinate with technical and project partners; communicate professionally; maintain accurate and defensible records; and manage concurrent assignments and priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as an Owner’s Representative or contract administrator for public works construction projects.
Experience preparing cost estimates and evaluating contractor proposals for cost reasonableness.
Experience conducting construction inspections and documenting contract compliance.
Experience reviewing submittals, requests for information (RFIs), payment applications, and change orders.
Trade background or hands-on construction experience in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, or a related discipline.
Experience independently managing low-complexity capital construction projects.
Experience coordinating with Architectural and Engineering (A&E) consultants.
Valid First Aid and CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Owner’s designated field representative on assigned projects and communicate field conditions, contractor performance, and potential contract concerns to the Project Manager.
Inspect construction activities, materials, and completed work to verify compliance with approved scope, drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and contract provisions.
Review and apply contract documents, drawings, and specifications; identify unclear or conflicting requirements and obtain clarification from the Project Manager or design professionals.
Identify, document, and prepare recommendations on unexpected field conditions that may require clarification or contract modification.
Review submittals and requests for information for field-related contract compliance and provide comments or recommendations to the Project Manager and design team.
Verify completed work and materials incorporated or properly stored to support payment application review.
Coordinate with engineers, consultants, and agency technical staff to resolve design questions and field issues consistently with contract documents.
Use survey instruments, testing devices, measuring equipment, and inspection tools to verify quantities, elevations, dimensions, installation requirements, and contract compliance.
Participate in preconstruction, progress, and other construction meetings as the Owner’s field representative.
Provide project management support for assigned capital projects, perform assigned activities within established procedures, and keep the Project Manager informed of project status, risks, and issues.
Coordinate construction contract administration activities, including submittals, requests for information, inspections, payment applications, change orders, compliance, closeout, and warranty work.
Develop and track project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and budgets; monitor progress and identify concerns related to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and contract compliance.
Coordinate permitting, design review, advertisement, award, and contract execution activities.
Maintain complete and accurate project documentation, contract records, correspondence, tracking logs, and reporting systems.
Prepare, evaluate, coordinate, and track change orders within established procedures.