Contracts Manager
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Summary
- This posting is open to all qualified candidates.
This recruitment aims to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position with an anticipated duration of up to 2 years. If the position is filled by a King County employee who has successfully completed their initial probation they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment.
King County Wastewater Treatment Divisions mission is to protect public health and the environment by collecting and cleaning wastewater while recovering valuable resources for a thriving Puget Sound region. We manage one of the largest wastewater treatment systems in the nation for nearly 2 million people. Our diverse organization of more than 1000 employees is committed to being at the forefront of environmental sustainability while delivering strong value to public dollars and outstanding and equitable service to our customers. If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a highly collaborative and dynamic workplace join us in creating clean water for the people who live work and play in King County now and for generations to come. You can find more information about WTD in our2025 Community Report.
About the Role:
The Contracts Manager will be responsible for theadministration and compliance ofthe Capital Architectural/Engineering Work Order program. Striving to keep projects moving forward this role will be essential to support the smaller project needs of WTDs capital program. It will require a high level of customer service attention to detail and resilience in order to support project staff. Responsibilities include supporting procurement efforts contract administration and compliance.
About the Team:
The Budget and Contracts unit within the Finance section is responsible for development coordination and oversight of a $224 million annual operating budget (2025) and a $984 million six-year Capital Improvement Plant (CIP) a procurement & contracts team responsible to ensure effective efficient and timely support to agency procurement and contract administration and a capital finance team responsible for ensuring WTD maximizes opportunities to match projects to funding opportunities.
This position is within WTDs Finance and Administration (F&A) Section which serves the essential role of ensuring that financial resources are in place to fund the Divisions priorities and decision-making is well-informed regarding financial risk optimization trade-offs financial equity and managing WTDs large portfolio of financial activities and processes F&A performs numerous functions including rate-setting budget development and oversight capital finance contracting technology services central service administration accounting audit and compliance payroll utility billing and F&A we value cultivating a culture where you are encouraged to challenge the status quo and offer new ideas while building and maintaining enduring relationships.Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 1000 employees engaged in planning designing building and operating treatment facilities our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.
We enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers andoperatea well-managed agencythat services over 2.3 million King County residents. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development fostering prosperity in our region. Ifyourepassionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.
Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice:King County named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity racial and social justice making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Contracts Manager (Project/Program Manager III) you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at theWastewater Treatment Divisionof King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient sustainable and equitable communities. Enjoy trainingcomprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
- Management and Compliance of Architectural/Engineering Construction and Goods and Service Work Order Agreements.
- Create Scopes of Work Project Schedules and Budgets continuous contract administration and financial tracking for individual work orders.
- Assist in the creation of ITB and RFP documents and collaboration with WTD procurement Central Procurement and other stakeholders during the procurement process through award.
- Collaboration with Consultants and Contractors WTD and other KC staff for the planning and implementation and closeout of individual work orders.
- Change Orders/Amendments invoicing/payments and contract/work order closeout.
- Compliance with Federal State and local laws KC policies/procedures.
- Mentor and work with less experienced staff as needed for the procurement and administration of work orders.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Qualifications Your Bring:
- Three (3) or more years of experience managing and procuring government Architectural/Engineering (AE) and/or Construction contracts.
- Knowledge of capital contract scopes of work budgets schedules amendment development review negotiations administration and management.
- Knowledge of WA state contract law and regulations of capital projects including the differing legal requirements for AE purchased goods and services and construction.
- Technical writing and proofreading skills including ability to draft contract language.
- Knowledge of business analysis budgeting and scheduling practices.
- Skill in establishing effective working relationships with technical and non-technical people.
- Intermediate Microsoft Word Excel Teams and SharePoint skills.
Competencies You Bring:Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Balances Stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:- Mentoring less experienced staff.
- Procurement and administration of work orders.
- Procedure Development.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Remote and Onsite Work Details:Employees in this role work remotely from a home location with onsite reporting requirements typically once a month. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St Seattle WA 98104).This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the departments vision of Green Where We Work.
Work Schedule:This full-time position works a 40-hour work week Monday-Friday with occasional evenings and weekends to meet business needs. This position is not covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
Union Representation:This position is represented byKing County Technical Employees Association (TEA) bargaining unit.
Duration: This recruitment aims to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position with an anticipated duration of up to 2 years. If the position is filled by a King County employee who has successfully completed their initial probation they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment.
Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity completeness and alignment with the experience qualifications knowledge and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
To apply submit a:- Complete Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Complete Supplemental Questions
For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:
Rodney O. Dungo
HR Analyst
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division:Visit ourwebsite and check us out atFacebookX (formerly Twitter)InstagramYouTubeand ourWTD Blog.
DiscoverMoreAboutDNRP: Visit ourwebsiteexplore aninteractive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out atFacebookX (formerly Twitter)LinkedInTikTokInstagramYouTubeandKeeping King County Green News.Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.
Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.
Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Temp
