Construction Manager (West Seattle Link Extension) (Term-Limited)

About the role

This position is a term-limited position of 8 years.

Responsibilities

• Leads, coordinates, schedules, assigns, and inspects the work activities of assigned staff, consultants, and contractors for assigned projects.
• 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.
• Gathers 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.
• Affirms 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.
• Affirms that effective measures are in place to identify and manage construction health, safety, and security risks to contractor and consultant staff and the public.
• Affirms 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 program's/project’s 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 Transit's 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 Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Techiques to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.

Benefits

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with 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.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.

Pay

Salary range is $81k to $186k with a midpoint of $133k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Schedule

This position is a term-limited position of 8 years.