Project Control Officer (ProjectProgram Manager 3)

King Countys Finance and Business Operations Division Procurement & Payables section is seeking career procurement professionals to become part of a growing world class organization. We are looking for enthusiastic forward-thinking agile and customer service driven employees to add to our great team.

Our current opening is for a Project Control Officer. This person will beworking with the Finance Project Control Officer team that works with every capital program at King County.

The Procurement & Payables Section buys vital goods and services for King County government. Our Mission is to help King County achieve sustainability and social equity through responsible stewardship of county resources streamlined business processes and strategic procurements from innovative suppliers.

We are looking for someone who is creative technically knowledgeableand has an investigative nature.This position works closely with the Finance Project Control Manager and supports internal County agencies to provide guidance and training to ensure the Executive Policies and Procedures (P&Ps) for the Countys Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) are being followed as well as working with the Capital (CAP) team to perform duties ranging from assignment of Project Control service request to developing and implementing new cost control procedures for contracts.

Scope of Job Duties: To be considered for this opportunity you must at a minimum demonstrate knowledge skill and ability to:

• Evaluate and negotiate claims and Procurement change orders when requested by county project managers
• Serve as a subject matter expert and Procurement liaison for various committees focused on continuous improvement processes related to capital project procurements and compliance
• Develop training materials and tools in the application of and compliance with policies and procedures relating to capital project procurements and compliance
• Serve as a Project Control Officer to the assigned Agencies
• Provide direction and training for King County staff in the requirements and regulations concerning cost control contract compliance and other subject areas as identified
• Collaborate with Agency project managers regarding contract amendments and change orders
• Participate in assigned special projects associated with making processes for compliance more effective or efficient for clients
• Review Agency project management manuals for compliance with policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

• Capital procurement projectsexperience
• Understand and experience with principles practices and terminology used to procure Architectural & Engineering (A&E) and Construction contracts
• Working knowledgeevaluatingandnegotiatingchange orders and/or contract amendments claims analysis scheduling analysis contract close-out and regulatory requirements such as RCW FAR LAG manual

• Ability to work independently
• Strong communication interpersonal writing and customer service skills
• Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work
• Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously meet quick deadlines and produce timely and quality work products
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds

We would love it if you had:

• Project management project control and/or oversight experience
• One or more of the following:
  • CPPB (Certified Professional Public Buyer)
  • CPPO (Certified Public Procurement Officer)
  • Other procurement related certification(s)

• Experience with LEAN processes and principles
• Experience with SharePoint MS Teams and other collaborative online tools

The Procurement & Payables Section is part of the larger Finance and Business Operations Division portfolio of countywide services. FBODs vision Count on Us reflects the divisions deep-seated commitment to customer success equity employee engagement resource stewardship and operational excellence. If these values align with your own please apply and join FBOD for a rewarding career!

Position Information:

• Work Site Details:The Finance and Business Operations division works in a hybrid model with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center 201 S. Jackson Seattle Washington 98104.
• Location Requirement:Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule:This position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule every other Thursday comprising a 40-hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters 117.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the departments hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours and follow FBODs Hybrid and Remote Guidelines including on-camera participation during virtual video meetings.

The Application/Selection Process:
The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. A completed King County Application is required. Applicants for this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification including Term-Limited Temporary Special Duty Assignments Short-term-temporary and Career Service vacancies.

We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position.

The selection process typically consists of a phone screen video interview and reference checking. For some positions the process may also include skill testing writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply.

Note: Online applications are preferred. However if you cannot apply online go to for other options.

If you have any questions or concerns while applying please contact:
Liz Callahan Senior Recruiter

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