Project Control Engineer II

Seattle, OR - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 97945 - 124150

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This posting is open to all qualified candidates.

In addition to the current opening this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Project Control Engineer II Career Service vacancies within the Wastewater Treatment Division over the next 6 months.

We are seeking Project Control Professionals to become part of a growing world class organization. We are looking forenthusiastic forward thinking agile detail oriented and customer service driven employees to add to our great team.

The Project Planning and Delivery Section is looking to fill multiple Project Control Engineer II positions with professionals that are excited about cost control scheduling and have experience supporting large capital programs. Successful candidates would join our team of 300 professionals that are responsible for delivering the capital program at theKing County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD)

About The Role:
Project control functions include assisting project teams with project development planning budgeting contracting scheduling and cost control measures as well as the monitoring and control aspects of assigned projects and contracts.

This posting aims to fill at least 4 positions.

About The Team:

We are a team of passionate multi-disciplinary professionals dedicated to ensuring clean water in the Puget Sound 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 partner with regulatory agencies to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that 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. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to make a difference join us in furthering our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.

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.

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 Project Control Engineer II you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of 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 training comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

Support project managers on standard technical development of project schedule and budget baselines along with preparation review and analysis of Portfolio spend plans.
Support the procurement process for contracts: review and process progress payments amendments change orders and crosswalks to ensure compliance with established procedures and contract terms and conditions.
Review and analyze project schedules and construction schedules to document inconsistencies or to note missing information. Lead monthly project schedule updates with input from consultant and project team members.
Coordinate and develop project support elements such as the basis of estimate life cycle cost analysis risk assessment and general project support tasks.
Support SharePoint business processes and workflows for projects during design and construction.
Assist field construction personnel in the negotiation of proposed change orders. Prepare independent estimates quantity takeoffs of materials labor and equipment as required. Initiate the approval process for the change documents.

Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills

Qualification You Bring:

Knowledge of project management techniques and principles.
Work experience as a project control engineer or equivalent field.
Knowledge of cost estimating scheduling and risk assessment techniques and principles.
Experience developing critical path schedules.
Experience with public contract administration.
Experience working effectively with various project stakeholders.
Strong software skills that support the delivery of work products as well as gathering manipulating and using data such as Word Outlook PowerPoint Excel SharePoint and database management programs.

Competencies You Bring:

Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Financial Acumen: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.
Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.

It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:

Working knowledge of project management processes and areas described by the Project Management Institutes Project Management Body of Knowledge.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Work Location: The Project and Planning Deliveryteam 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 WA 98104.
- Employees must reside in Washington State and be within reasonable proximity to King County worksites to meet in-person work requirements. 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 and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
Union Representation: This position is represented by King County Technical Employees Association (TEA) bargaining unit.

Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment (subject to change):

Technical assessment/interview: Virtual - early December 2025.

Panel interviews: Virtual - mid December 2025.

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

Note: Additional documents will not be considered during minimum qualification screening.

For more information regarding this recruitment please contact:
Rodney O. Dungo
HR Analyst

Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook X (formerly Twitter)Instagram YouTubeand our WTD Blog.

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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.

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SummaryThis posting is open to all qualified candidates.In addition to the current opening this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Project Control Engineer II Career Service vacancies within the Wastewater Treatment Division over the next 6 months.We a...