Description

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
• Three professional references

Duties

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  Developing capital projects and serve as a technical resource.
  • Providing comprehensive project management services for capital budget development, design, and construction.
  • Meeting with clients regularly to discuss the overall facility public works program, including capital, energy, planning, environmental, Correctional Industries (CI), and incarcerated individual construction projects.
  • Providing professional engineering services for clients to include coaching, mentoring and issues resolution for facility operations, maintenance, and repair issues.
  • Preparing and submitting scope, cost estimate, and schedule for capital budget requests.
  • Providing capital budget and funding leadership.
  • Overseeing institution master planning and ensuring legislative intent is met.

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  Directing all phases of designs
  • Directing and supervising engineering projects including selecting, supervising, and directing consulting architects and engineers (A/E) for design, alternations, and repairs.
  • Managing a number of concurrent construction projects.
  • Directing all phases of the projects while supervising the performance of quality assurance efforts.
  • Participating in A/E selection, review, and negotiation processes, including pre-design and design efforts.

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  Overseeing Public Works construction
  • Managing concurrent construction contracts and inhouse construction projects.
  • Administering new construction, alterations, and repair projects at state facilities.
  • Ensuring funding availability for construction contracts and change orders.

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  Other Duties as required.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience managing construction contracts over $200,000 and A&E contracts over $20,000.
• Must be able to manage multiple concurrent projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to prepare estimates for construction work.
• Must be able to direct the activities of consultants and contractors.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Work collaboratively with internal and external customers and teams; possess a strong work ethic, professional skills, flexibility, creativity, honesty, and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Must have the ability to adapt easily to changing business needs, conditions, and work conditions.
• Clearly and effectively communicate with individuals and groups both internal and external to the organization.
• Willingness and initiative to partner with customers and vendors in order to achieve desired outcomes.
• Build upon working relationships, acquiring a keen perspective on the customer’s business and operational needs, using that broadening perspective to help resolve more complex and difficult issues.

• Bachelor’s Degree of Science in architecture, engineering, or closely allied field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent.
• Registration as a licensed architect or engineer in the state of Washington or in a state having reciprocity.
• Familiar with LEED™ objectives and practices.
• Familiar with the Statewide Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) process.
• Experience in quality assurance efforts, constructability checks, and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Experience resolving contractor disputes.
• Proficient use of database and project management software, including eBuilder.

Supplemental Information

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
  **Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!