Project Supervisor - Construction & Maintenance Project Lead - Permanent - 2026-09272

State of Washington•Yakima County – Yakima, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Supervisor performs and leads journey-level work in the design, construction, repair, and maintenance of structures and related physical facilities. Working from blueprints, specifications, drawings, and instructions, the position designs, builds, remodels, retrofits, maintains, and repairs a range of facilities and structures, and performs and oversees difficult carpentry tasks. The position is based at the Yakima Construction Shop in Yakima, Washington, and is part of the Capital and Asset Management Program. The role helps prepare, schedule, and supervise work layouts for building maintenance, alterations, and repairs. It communicates assignments to crews, determines required materials, equipment, and staffing, monitors progress, and oversees work quality, production, and safety. It also inspects completed work for compliance with codes and specifications and initiates timely resolution of problems. The work includes assessing and repairing residential, commercial, and safety structures; constructing small- to medium-scale structures; repairing or altering buildings and other structures; welding and fabricating metal items; forming and finishing concrete; and installing, replacing, and inspecting plumbing components. Work takes place mainly at construction sites on hatchery and wildlife areas, and sometimes in a fabrication shop. Hazards include rough terrain, riverbanks, slippery slopes, confined or difficult-to-reach spaces, and working or driving in varied weather, including extreme heat, rain, and snow. The position involves repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, pushing, and pulling. Some duties may take place in or near water, and some involve computer work at a desk. Travel is required 50–70%, depending on the season. The typical schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional evening or weekend work as needed; schedules may vary with business needs, season, or weather. The position has frequent interactions with federal, local, inter-agency, and intra-agency customers and vendors.

Requirements

Four years of working experience in construction and finish carpentry.
Two years of experience in one or more of the following: plumbing, general construction, carpentry, concrete, or a similarly related field.
Experience in construction or building trades.
Ability to use hand and power tools with reasonable skill and to work safely.
Ability to perform work from oral and written instructions and perform heavy manual tasks.
Ability to read and work from blueprints, plans, and sketches.
Ability to estimate materials and time needed to complete jobs.
Knowledge of common methods, practices, and materials used to repair buildings, mechanical equipment, and building facilities, and of the use and care of tools.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Forklift operation certification.
Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
Experience operating small-scale heavy equipment, such as mini excavators.
Knowledge of State and Agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Journey-level carpentry and building maintenance experience.
OSHA 10 training.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing and scheduling work layouts for maintenance, alteration, and repair of building structures and components.
Supervise work layouts and communicate jobs and assignments to crews.
Determine the materials, equipment, and manpower needed for work.
Report worksite production and progress to the Construction and Maintenance Project Supervisor.
Oversee work execution, including quality, production, and safety, and ensure crews follow job specifications and agency standards.
Inspect completed work for compliance with codes and specifications and initiate timely problem resolution.
Assess residential, commercial, and safety structures for physical or structural defects and make necessary repairs to preserve safety and integrity.
Construct small- to medium-scale structures, including handrails, decks, roofed covers, and buildings.
Repair or alter buildings, sheds, concrete forms, and other structures.
Set up welding work; weld and repair piping manifolds, metal stairways, and other metal structures; and cut pipe, plate, and equipment as needed.
Set concrete forms to specified dimensions; install and tie rebar, expansion joints, water stops, embeds, chamfers, and molds; and spread, level, and finish concrete using hand and power tools.
Install, disassemble, and replace domestic and production plumbing components, including pipes, valves, gates, couplers, and manifolds.
Inspect supply lines, fixtures, and valves to identify causes of failure and recommend maintenance or repair actions.