Principal Construction Manager (West Seattle Link Extension)

Salary range is $107k to $213k with a midpoint of $160k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly 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 discount.
• 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.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• 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 the direction of the Director of Construction: manages supervises and coordinates the activities and operations of assigned areas within West Seattle Link Extension construction projects; represents the Construction management Division during planning design pre-construction transition to operation and close-out project phases; creates optimizes and/or implements systems processes and procedures for management of construction projects delivered with Design-Bid-Build Design-Build and/or GC/CM delivery methods; manages the activities of assigned construction management staff; solves construction design and facilities related issues associated with design and construction of the organizations facilities; retains and manages the services of construction management consultants (CMC) and/or design-build project management (DBPM) consultants; coordinates assigned activities with other programs divisions Departments/Offices and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex construction-related administrative support to the Director of Construction Executive Project Directors and others as assigned.

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.

• Plans directs coordinates and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules projects and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
• Coaches trains and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; and manages employee relations; manages the workflow and prioritization of projects and measures the performance of the department and all related staff and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary; provides advice and counsel to staff; develops developmental work plans for staff; implements or recommends corrective actions discipline and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary.
• Manages the work and performance of assigned Project Coordinators Construction Managers and Deputy Construction Managers. 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.
• Provides overall construction management direction for assigned projects ensuring thorough understanding and application of the General Conditions production of the Special Conditions and Division 1 Specifications and ensuring consistency in application and interpretation of contract requirements and contract changes.
• Manages and coordinates the activities of the Construction Management Consultant (CMC) and/or the Design-Build Project Management (DBPM) consultant for assigned project(s) including but not limited to: creation of the CMC and/or DBPM scope of work; negotiating establishing and monitoring CMC and/or DBPM tasks staffing levels qualifications and effectiveness; application of lessons learned; review of contract documents for elimination of errors omissions and conflicts; verification that contract documents are clear concise and logical with respect to the administration of the contracts during construction; and the daily administration tracking and documentation of construction contracts.
• Manages participates as a multi-discipline team member and/or coordinates construction management relevant activities during planning design and pre-construction phases such as risk assessments constructability assessments value engineering and contracting methodology selection.
• Solves construction design and facilities related issues associated with design and construction of the organizations facilities.
• Participates in the development and administration of the assigned programs/projects annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing equipment materials and supplies; ensures that project expenditures and cost estimates are adequately documented and monitored to their completion; reviews and approves expenditures; and implements adjustments.
• Provides support to the department/division and others on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of committees as requested; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; attends and participates in professional group meetings; 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 Civil Engineering Construction Management Architecture or closely related field. Five years of construction management experience that includes heavy civil buildings and underground structures experience contract administration and design management; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of leadership budgetary planning and workforce management experience preferably in a transit/transportation related environment.

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:

• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer issued by the State of Washington.
• Certification as a 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:

• Operational characteristics services and activities of the Civil Engineering and Construction Management Division.
• Advanced business/industry principles and practices for project management civil engineering and construction management for delivery of projects under Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build contracting methods.
• Contract document production strategies purpose and layout coordination administration and interpretation including specific sections such as General Conditions Special Conditions Division 1 Specifications and Technical Specifications.
• Construction elements including: materials equipment labor means and methods safety temporary structures and risks.
• Methods and techniques of contract negotiation and administration.
• Principles methods and techniques of developing analyzing and managing schedules.
• Pertinent federal state and local laws codes and regulations as they apply to transit construction and operations.
• Principles of financial management such as budget preparation expenditure tracking variance identification and revenue tracking.
• Techniques to work effectively under pressure meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• English usage spelling grammar and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures methods and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing spreadsheets statistical databases scheduling and contract management programs.
• Principles of supervision training and performance evaluation.
• Utilizing personal computer software programs to effectuate assigned work analyze complex data and to compile and prepare spreadsheets and reports.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff management vendors outside agencies community groups and the general public.
• Researching interpreting and administering policies and procedures to ensure consistent administration by CM staff and other constituencies.
• Overseeing and participating in the management of a comprehensive Civil Engineering and Construction Management Program that includes a series of inter-related projects or functional areas of significant depth and complexity.
• Negotiating and administering construction and engineering services contracts and third party agreements.
• Conceptualizing influencing developing and administering goals objectives guidelines policies and procedures for the Division/Department.
• Interpreting and applying applicable federal state and local policies laws and regulations.
• Complaint resolution.
• Critical and strategic problem solving.
• Effectively responding to inquiries both orally and in writing.
• Developing and monitoring departmental and program/project operating budgets costs and schedules.
• Supervising leading and delegating tasks and authority.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed in ahybridoffice environment with occasional work in a field construction environment.
• Working on active construction sites are subject to bending climbing 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