Construction Project Coordinator 2 - Snoqualmie

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."

Location: Snoqualmie, WA - Full-Time/On-site Only
Closes: Friday, April 25th, 2025
Salary: $5,501 - $7,400 Monthly

We are looking for a Construction Project Coordinator 2 to join our team and support us in the Department of Children, Youth and Families mission to protect children and strengthen families, so they flourish. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the capital team for DCYF and help plan and build the future of the built environment for serving the youth of Washington State. 

The Opportunity:
As the Construction Project Coordinator 2, you will support the mission by providing construction project management services for capital funded construction projects and program funded maintenance and operation projects located at any of the Department’s two secure residential facilities or eight (8) community facilities located across the state. You will lead all facets of capital project management functions including the oversight of planning, design, and permitting for various capital construction projects. This position is primarily in support of the Echo Glen Children's Center Facility located in Snoqualmie, WA and will be based there. However, the position will support the other facilities as needed. 

Some of what you will do:

• Responsible for all facets of capital project identification and consultant identification and management functions including the oversight of planning, design, and permitting for various capital construction projects. 
• Solicit, develop, and negotiate Engineering & Architectural Services (E&AS) agreements, personal service contracts, and interagency agreements.
• Administer E&AS agreements, personal service contracts, emergency contracts, Public Works requests, and interagency agreements.
• Coordinate, direct, and review the development of designs or specifications by contractors for maintenance or construction of state buildings.
• Serve as the Project Representative with consultants, other contracted professionals, and internal staff.  
• Work with external regulators and interested entities in determining best methods for resolving development and permitting issues related to capital projects. 
• Provide construction management services for capital construction projects to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Coordinate and direct the planning, scheduling, project and cost control of maintenance or building construction projects.
• Administer E&AS construction management services. 
• Perform construction management services.
• Verify the accuracy of invoices and approval for payment.
• Raise contract dispute resolution issues to lead/supervisor, change order negotiation and preparation services.
• Coordinate with local facility staff during construction.
• Develop written reports addressing progress and compliance issues.
• Ensure all project close-out steps are followed and completed at the end of the project. 

Required Qualifications:

• Equivalent education and experience totaling five (5) years.

OR

• A Bachelor's degree involving major study in architecture, engineering, or closely allied field from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) AND One (1) year of experience in real property construction as a cost estimator involving the preparation of cost estimates for major real property development.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following abilities:

• Certification as a Cost Engineer based on certification by a recognized national association. 

Previously demonstrated knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of basic engineering concepts related to design of real property structures and systems.
• Construction standards and practices including cost control and cost indices.
• Construction scheduling.
• Cash flow projection.
• National and State building codes.
• Contract bid practices.
• Cost estimating principles and techniques.
• Business planning and management science and construction disputes.
• Cost accounting of direct, indirect, standard and overhead costs.
• Productivity and value analysis.

Previously demonstrated ability to:

• Provide for timely and accurate preparation of cost engineering services in an independent manner.
• Coordinate with department and division personnel.
• Maintain a system of estimating cost data to provide current and historical reference material.
• Provide cost control by utilizing modern procedures to effectively document disputes.
• Evaluate construction schedules, apply the latest statutory, regulatory project types and management practices.
• Determine project management aspects, including staffing, personnel administration, payroll costs.
• Provide technical costing advice to the legal department in cases of arbitration and/or lawsuits.
• Provide long-range costs and/or escalation to the Division and other State agencies.

How do I apply?
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents:

• Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
• Resume (current/updated) detailing experience and education.

Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve.  If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. 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.

This position requires a minimum of at least two years of driving experience and a valid driver's license.

The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).  For more information: https://wfse.org/

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact
Veronica Jones (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at veronica.jones@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.   

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (360) 664-1960.


2025-02218

Salary : $5,501 - $7,400