Construction Project Coordinator 4

  

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission 

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Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is looking to fill one full time Construction Project Coordinator 4 position at Parks headquarters located in Lacey, Washington. Working hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm with the option for teleworking. This work will be in an office environment requiring travel and working outdoors up to 15% of the time.

Join a mission-driven team at Washington State Parks and make a meaningful impact by supporting vital planning and conservation efforts that promote the use of our state parks while protecting our state’s natural and cultural resources. This role offers the chance to work on projects that benefit the public and the environment, with flexible work options, potential for partial teleworking, and opportunities to work in the state’s most treasured outdoor spaces. If you are interested in public service and are seeking work you can truly feel proud of, consider joining our team. Staff value the collaborative culture and the satisfaction of preserving places people love for generations to come.

This position leads the agency's statewide facilities management program including work planning, monitoring program performance, recommending and administering program budgets, and supervising program staff. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and administering a comprehensive system for continually assessing the condition and function of state park structures, landscapes, and supporting utility and transportation infrastructure and prescribing the most cost-effective measures for their care. Provides technical support to operations and maintenance managers on facilities management best practices and assists with identifying, scoping, estimating costs, and preparing planned and preventative maintenance plans and operating budget requests.

The Construction Project Coordinator 4 has a significant role in the administration of the agency Facility Portfolio Management at the state level. This is the program run by the Office of Financial Management which requires that agencies document all facilities under their purview to assess and document condition and infrastructure longevity that includes park structures, landscapes, supporting utilities, and transportation infrastructures. The work performed in the ongoing assessments ties directly to the development of priorities for capital budget dollars and adheres to the state law requirement for facility life cycle cost modeling. 

Want to join a great organization? The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest, most diverse--and most beautiful--parks systems in the country. With more than 120,000 acres, the system includes 124 developed parks, including 19 marine parks, 11 historical parks, 35 heritage sites, 13 interpretive centers and approximately 500 miles of long-distance recreation trails. The agency is staffed with nearly 1000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees you'll find anywhere. We love what we manage and what we do. For more information on Washington State Parks, click here. 

Duties include but are not limited to:

Facilities inventory, assessment, reporting and management planning:

• Coordinate input and collaborate with a wide range of professional and technical staff and consultants to identify, prioritize, scope, estimate costs, and prepare statewide ten-year capital plans and biennial capital budget proposals for development of new park facilities and replacement, renovation, major maintenance, or removal of existing facilities.
• Coordinate development of agency-wide standards for utility systems, building systems, components, furnishings and fixtures.
• Provide technical support to Operations Division Maintenance Program for statewide preventative maintenance plans and associated planned maintenance operating budget requests.

Manage select capital projects:

• Responsible for all facets of capital project management including oversight of programming, design, and permitting for various capital projects.
• Administer and manage Architect/Engineering (A/E) Agreements, Personal Services Contracts, Emergency Contracts, and Interagency Agreements.
• Manage the Construction phase of assigned capital projects.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and adheres to the ADA settlement which requires the agency to resolve ADA issues within a legally binding timeline for any post-1992 facilities.

Facilitate development of agency-wide standards and processes:

• Meet regularly with Operation and Development Programs to facilitate and maintain the development of agency-wide standards for utility systems, building systems, components, cost estimates, and timelines for deferred maintenance list.

Project scoping and consultation support:

• Perform scoping in coordination with Facilities Scoping Team, Operations and Development Division staff to identify project components, cost estimates, and timelines for deferred maintenance list.

Biennial capital budget development support:

• In consultation with Parks Development Deputy Director, Facilities Program Manager, Capital Program Manager, Capital Budget Manager, Agency Maintenance Manager, and Operations Region Managers; assists in preparing the biennial capital budget proposal for Commission adoption.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Option #1

Seven (7) years of experience in facilities management and five (5) years of experience in construction project management.

OR

Option #2

A bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Park Planning/Design, or a closely allied degree AND,

Five (5) years of experience in facility management and three (3) years of experience in construction project management.

And

Valid driver's license free of any restrictions except for vision.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Three (3) year's experience in public sector management.

• One (1) year in program management.

• Proficient in Project Management, ArcGIS Online, FPMT, CBS, and Enterprise reports for OFM Facility reporting and data management.

• Experience in budget management, and experience developing a capital budget.

• Supervisory experience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  

 HOW TO APPLY
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov. You must attach or embed in your application the following:

• Letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
• Current resume.
• Three professional references, if not completed in the application process.

NOTE: Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record 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 is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement  in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

For information about this recruitment and our hiring process, please contact Wendy Vandel at Wendy.Vandel@parks.wa.gov or call (360) 902-8688.

For information about this position, please contact Azeem Hoosein at Azeem.Hossein@parks.wa.gov  or call (360) 902-8647. 

 

Salary : $84,516 - $113,712