Project Control Officer

About the role

We are seeking a candidate who will bring extensive experience developing and implementing robust program management systems and processes for complex capital projects. They will be a strong leader with a proven ability to independently evaluate project performance and compliance, provide clear insight, and support proactive decision-making.

Project Control Officer Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for the project control program and build strong relationships across the county by being a liaison with central procurement and capital sections in other departments and divisions.
• Lead core project control functions including budgeting, cost management, scheduling, risk analysis, and contract administration.
• Improve tools, processes, and metrics that support effective project and contract management.
• Provide expert guidance and training on public-sector project and contract practices.
• Review requests to waive procurement requirements and recommend appropriate actions.
• Oversee contract and project file reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Lead the development of documentation on project control and contract management processes, procedures, and workflows.
• Provide strategic direction to facilitate efficient capital program delivery while ensuring contract compliance.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Demonstrated relevant experience and knowledge of public-sector design and construction project and contracting processes.
• Strong ability to build effective working relationships with capital project managers, supervisors, consultants, contractors, vendors, and public agencies.
• Ability to perform critical analysis of data to make timely recommendations that improve project cost, performance, and effectiveness.
• Experience in managing and monitoring a variety of accountability and performance audit processes to accomplish audit goals while minimizing disruptions to day-to-day capital program and procurement operations.
• Experience managing and administering architectural, engineering and professional services contracts, as well as various construction contracts (e.g. Low Bid, Job Order, Work Order).
• Advanced knowledge of public contract and procurement law.
• Knowledge of capital project management, design and construction principles and practices, cost estimating and scheduling, project management techniques, and federal, state and local development regulations and processes for public infrastructure projects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills that include skills in training, documenting, coaching, facilitation, and negotiation.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice

We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Project Control Officer you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions
Work Location: The Parks Finance team 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, Washington 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.
The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. 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 overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.