Principal Construction Manager-Buildings

About the role

General Purpose Under the direction of the Executive Project Director or Deputy Executive Project Director or Construction Director: manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of assigned areas within operations of Team 1 with primary responsibility for buildings - Operations and Maintenance facilities, station, garages and other facilities construction projects; manages Link Light Rail, Sounder Commuter Rail, and/or Bus Rapid Transit construction projects providing technical and managerial leadership throughout the planning, design, and pre-construction construction, commissioning, and turnover phases.

Responsibilities

• 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;
• Cooks, trains, and motivates staff;
• 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;
• Solves construction, design, and facilities related issues associated with design and construction of the organization's facilities;
• Participates in the development and administration of the assigned program's/project's 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;
• Supports 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;
• 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 value-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.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field. Five years of experience 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.

Skills

• 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;
• 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.

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.
• Retail 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 $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.

Schedule

Work is performed in a hybrid environment with an expectation of working in office a minimum of 3 days per week. Positions working in field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and/or extreme noise.