Wastewater Construction Management IV - Project Representative

King County•Multiple locations in King County, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wastewater Treatment Division of King County’s Department of Natural Resources & Parks is hiring a Project Representative in its Construction Management Unit. The role administers a variety of capital construction contracts, including work order, design-bid-build, general contractor/construction manager, and design-build contracts ranging from $10,000 to more than $100 million. The Project Representative serves as the direct liaison between King County and contractors, leads construction management teams, and oversees all facets of construction project execution. The work supports public health and environmental protection through major wastewater infrastructure improvements. The position coordinates matrixed teams that may include operations and maintenance, engineering, community relations, permitting, environmental, right-of-way/property, project controls, administrative support, construction management, and design consultant staff. The role works in a hybrid model, with a balance of office and telecommuting work determined by business needs. The primary onsite locations are King County’s North Satellite Office in Seattle or South Satellite Office in Renton. Employees must reside in Washington state within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite, maintain a reliable home internet connection and workspace, and remain available during scheduled work hours. King County provides a laptop. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position represented by the Technical Employees Association (TEA). It is overtime eligible under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of construction engineering or management experience, including three years of field inspection.
At least two years of experience in construction of wastewater or heavy industrial facilities.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications and provide constructive, relevant comments 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.
Ability to inspect materials and workmanship and identify construction deficiencies and omissions requiring corrective action.
Experience working with contractors to ensure compliance with contract requirements, job quality, safety, and timeliness.
Ability to determine contract entitlement and negotiate changes in a timely manner.
Ability to plan and organize construction management team work, ensuring assigned work is properly conducted.
Ability to resolve conflicts within the team and with contractors and work with culturally, technically, and personally diverse groups.
Clear oral and written communication skills.
Skill using word-processing and data-analysis software for work products.
A valid Washington State Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Construction experience in operational industrial, water, and wastewater treatment facilities.
Experience managing large, high-profile, technically and/or contractually complex public works construction contracts.
Experience navigating construction claims or litigation.
Experience with alternative construction delivery methods, including progressive design-build and/or general contractor/construction manager.
Construction experience in heavy civil construction or operational wastewater treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

Administer implementation-phase efforts for WTD capital improvement program construction contracts, including design-bid-build, work/job order, design-build, and general contractor/construction manager contracts, as the Owner Representative.
Coordinate and lead teams of matrixed capital improvement program personnel and consultants.
Ensure compliance with plans and specifications and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, risks, and communications.
Develop and implement inspection team quality assurance and quality control responses, including construction activity coordination, start-up and testing plans, training, and acceptance.
Resolve project issues as required.
Manage construction disputes and the change order process.
Follow King County WTD standards for document management, control, and filing.
Lead and coordinate construction closeout and work with the team through the project closeout phase.