Construction Manager

Salary range is $81K to $180K with a midpoint of $129K. Total compensation includes project-based premiums that reflect project complexity political sensitivity size and strategic importance. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint of the base range however we may go higher based on experience internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitivebenefits packagewith a wide range of offerings including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans a dental plan and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal addition to compensation and benefits youll find that we provide work-life balance opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under general direction manages supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of the assigned construction construction management consultant and other professional services contracts and third party agreements of assigned Sound Transit projects; supports and participates in project development processes to include alternatives development and evaluation; prepares and assembles contract documents in preparation for solicitation; assists with solicitation processes; delivers assignments within the applicable scope schedule and budget; prepares and reports project status including safety quality cost and schedule; identifies and resolves contract and construction; oversees quality and safety of work; coordinates project activities with others; and provides general technical support to the overall Construction Management team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

• Leads coordinates schedules assigns and inspects the work activities of assigned staff consultants and contractors for assigned projects. Operating from a central office or construction field office location makes frequent site visits to observe site conditions site safety and security construction activities and incident response.
• Manages supervises and coordinates assigned construction and construction management consultant contracts; budgets for assigned contracts; monitors cost and cash flow and administers contingency funds; ensures each contract is completed within the scope schedule and budget.
• Provides input and assists in the management of project development tasks including environmental processes real estate acquisition site investigations third party agreements and permits.
• Reviews and provides comments related to constructability and biddability for all construction documents plans and specifications technical memoranda design/construction plans and other project related materials for assigned area of responsibility. Gains a full understanding of the work and the documents identifies conflicts errors and missing information related to the construction of the project.
• Oversees assembly of construction contract documents; assures that contract documents are clear complete comprehensive and well-coordinated.
• Reviews submittals requests for information and field clarifications; and verifies quality control to ensure compliance and accountability with the Contract Documents and all current and applicable local state and federal codes laws rules and regulations and Agency policies and procedures. Ensures appropriate routing and approvals of contractor-submitted materials.
• Reviews the work sequences interfaces and time durations in schedules to identify potential conflicts and to ensure that work is efficiently planned and executed. Provides suggestions on how to expedite work to meet schedule requirements and tracks schedule delays and reasons for delays.
• Reviews pay applications change orders and provisional sum allocations for entitlement completeness accuracy and adherence to contract requirements; works with project staff to issue clarifications on contract documents and ST requirements; negotiates change order costs; performs or obtains independent cost estimates for changed work; prepares and reviews change orders and correspondence to contractors.
• Assures contractor and consultant compliance with the Sound Transit health safety and security management programs and development and implementation of project specific safety and security management plans for assigned projects in accordance with all code and contract requirements. Assures that effective measures are in place to identify and manage construction health safety and security risks to contractor and consultant staff and the public.
• Assures contractor compliance with technical plans and specifications; and reviews documentation and files for accuracy and completeness including daily reports and construction logs. Oversees the construction management consultant and assures implementation of the project Quality Management Plans and assures that special inspections and tests are performed in accordance with all code and specification requirements.
• Works with the construction management consultants and contractors to expedite problem solving and avoid delays in the work; attempts to negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues at the lowest level.
• Attends and participates in professional associations; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures processes policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable local state and federal laws as well as Agency policies and procedures.
• Assists program consultants and contractors in the administration and implementation of projects related to contracts and program phases such as design permitting procurement and construction.
• Assists in the development of the assigned programs/projects annual budget; forecasts funds needed for staffing equipment materials and supplies; ensures that project expenditures and cost estimates are adequately documented and monitored; reviews and approves expenditures; and implements adjustments.
• Provides support to the Construction Management Division on matters as directed; participates in committees as assigned; prepares and presents staff reports; attends and participates in professional groups; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures processes policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws Agency policies and procedures rules and regulations.
• Champions and models Sound Transits core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transits Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules regulations and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities which could include systems operations and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:Bachelors degree in Architecture Civil Engineering Construction Management or closely related field. Five years of experience in construction supervision construction contract administration or engineering project management preferably in heavy civil transit buildings structural or underground construction; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in public works construction and alternative project delivery methods is desired.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid state drivers license. This role will perform inspections on active construction sites stations and facilities including locations that are not currently served by transit. Driving an agency vehicle will be necessary to monitor construction tasks and respond to emergent situations at any time of day within assigned projects and project corridors.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

• Professional Engineer or Architect license issued by the State of Washington.
• Certified Construction Manager issued by the Construction Management Certification Institute.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• The principles and practice of engineering project management and construction management.
• Familiarity with construction materials equipment means and methods safety temporary construction structures and risks in construction associated with materials equipment and means and methods.
• Methods and techniques of developing analyzing and managing complex construction schedules.
• General knowledge of federal state and local laws codes and regulations pertaining to engineering and construction of civil works and buildings.
• Risk assessment and management.
• Principles of cost management including expenditure tracking and variance identification.
• General understanding of contract and procurement strategies and associated procurement laws regulations and management principles.
• Techniques to work effectively under pressure meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.
• Principles of effective oral and written communications.
• Oversight and management of a construction program that may include one or a series of inter-related projects of significant size and complexity.
• Negotiating and administering construction and engineering services contracts and third party agreements.
• Applying advanced project management techniques and principles.
• Leading and delegating daily tasks communicating and providing feedback and work direction to assigned staff.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff management vendors outside agencies community groups and the general public.
• Interpreting and administering regulations policies and procedures.
• Preparing reviewing and administering large project budgets.
• Business letter writing and report preparation.
• Interpretation of contract documents including risk allocation strategies organization and content.
• Conceptualizing influencing developing and administering goals objectives guidelines policies and procedures for the Division/Department.
• Critical and strategic problem solving preparing and analyzing complex data and reports.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Principles of supervision training and performance evaluation.
• Techniques to work effectively under pressure meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.
• Basic skill in office administrative procedures and equipment including use of computers and applications including MS Office and scheduling and contract management programs.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a hybrid field shop warehouse and office environment.
• Position is responsible for visiting inspecting and working on active construction sites; may be subject to bending climbing eye/hand coordination grasping hearing pushing pulling reaching sitting standing talking walking seeing and carrying and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.
• Working in the field and when conducting site visits may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery extreme weather conditions physical harm and extreme noise.
• Position includes on call and occasional weekend/night shifts to address project situation response and safety situations.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate personal protective equipment and training for all personnel as required for their duties.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action 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.

Required Experience:

Manager