Transit Project Control Engineer I

King County•Seattle, WA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

King County Metro Transit is hiring two forward-thinking and detail-oriented Project Control Specialists (Project Control Engineer I) to join a dynamic work group within the Capital Division. Project Control Engineers oversee contract and project administration services within the Project Controls Office (PCO) to ensure the success of Metro's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). PCO currently consists of 16 team members supporting customers both inside and outside the Division. PCO includes two sub-work groups, Contract Administration (CA) Services which focuses on administering contracts, and Project Administration (PA) Services which focuses on the development of project schedules and related work. Metro's CIP aligns with our long game to leverage the power of public transit to build healthier, more equitable, a thriving economy, and a sustainable environment. Come join Metro and move forward this blueprint as a Project Control Engineer! This recruitment will be used to fill one Career Service and one Term-Limited (SDA/TLT) vacancy. In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Career Service, Special Duty Assignment, or term-limited temporary vacancies that may occur in this classification and workgroup within the Capital Division. The eligibility pool will be retained for 12 months from the time it is established and may be extended or used at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Requirements

At least one year of experience performing contract administration, project administration including preparing schedules, or project controls duties within an architecture/engineering/planning or construction setting, OR a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or a closely related field, or any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform the work.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to complete tasks or assignments within specified deadlines.
Commitment to behaviors that reflect fairness, respect, inclusiveness, integrity, and ethical conduct.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite such as Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
Experience working for an Architecture, Engineering, or Planning Consulting firm preparing designs, administering contracts, or preparing schedules.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with peers along with external and internal customers.
Ability to consistently manage a multitude of projects and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Certificate(s) or certification(s) in public works procurement, contracts administration, project controls and/or program management.
Proficiency using Microsoft Copilot, Project and Power Bl.
Experience working with State and Federal grants, including reporting and recordkeeping.
Experience working for a contractor or working on a construction site.
Experience using Oracle EBS (iProcurement), or similar software.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze invoices to ensure compliance with contract terms, standard work, and policies.
Process payments, including packaging, routing, and tracking required documents for approval.
Gather and maintain required data for assigned contracts in the contractor payment system within Metro Transit's Capital Management Reporting System (CMRS).
Conduct compliance review, draft, and route work order agreements, change orders, and amendments and other contract related documents, including supporting documentation for required approvals.
Maintain and update various logs (submittals, request for information, change orders and amendments, etc.).
Prepare closeout documentation or checklists as required by contract, policies, or regulatory requirements.
Secure lien releases.
Coordinate with state agencies for outstanding closeout documentation.
Assist in the preparation of regular or ad hoc reporting.
Responsible for inputting data into the standardized template (MS Project) used to track and monitor capital projects.
Furnish input on existing or assist with the development of new standard works and processes for the workgroup.
Participate in discussions at team and unit meetings on various ESJ topics.
Perform other contract and project administration duties and related tasks as assigned.