King County Metro Transit is seeking to fill a Transit Construction Management V position in the Capital Project Delivery section. This Construction Management V position will play an important role in delivering critical construction projects essential to expanding transit service including system-wide bus electrification. This position will serve as lead to assigned construction team staff providing the administration and inspection of public works construction projects. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with plans, specifications, code and relevant regulatory laws, and lead coordination of construction activities with internal and external stakeholders. Provide construction perspective / input to capital projects and conduct public works contract administration of Transit related equipment, systems and facilities. The ideal candidate will be approachable, have strong interpersonal and technical skills and extensive multi-disciplinary construction management work.

About Metro Transit
Metro is striving to build an enduring legacy of diversity and inclusion, equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovation, continuous improvement, safety, and environmental sustainability. King County government and Metro Transit have adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance this legacy. We are actively developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all of our residents and our employees.
 
Our diverse culture encompasses the unique perspectives, knowledge, skills and abilities, and the rich dimensions of identity each member of the Metro community brings to work every day. Metro Transit is building effective and innovative teams within a vibrant Metro community of committed professionals working to ensure Metro is a fabulous place to work for everyone.

Job Duties

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles (ESJ) that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.   

As a Transit Construction Management V (CM V), you will:

• Administer contracts and ensure compliance to requirements, contained in contract plans and specifications, for public works construction contracts
• Plan, organize, lead and manage the inspection of Transit Capital projects. Develop and implement a QA/QC program for inspections of assigned projects. Coordination of scope, schedule, budget and priorities for assigned projects
• Direct the management and implementation of public works construction contracts, including low bid lump sum, unit price, job order, work order and alternative delivery construction contracts 
• Review and coordinate the submission of field inspection reports prepared by assigned inspectors and the processing of progress payments. Develop reports and summaries of construction activities and supervise the preparation of "as built" plans
• Furnish legal staff with technical and contractual data in support of legal positions on contracts and claims. Provide specific technical consultation in various engineering
• Plan, coordinate and assign inspectors as needed. Lead, direct and provide guidance to internal and external staff on assigned projects
• Organize, plan and manage special inspections, installation and testing of equipment, systems, and instrumentation and controls
• Perform coordination efforts as required for all assigned construction project activities.
• Serve as the project lead for facilitating communication with operations and maintenance staff and coordinating construction work with the operations staff and other programs. Coordinate matrixed capital improvement program team including engineering, facilities management, project control, permitting, right of way, community relations and administrative support in the delivery of construction projects
• Review plans and specifications for specific projects to ensure compliance with established construction standards, applicable codes and regulations
• Ensure construction activities are in compliance with permits and property agreements
• Collaborate and provide review and guidance during the preparation of contract specifications drawings, contract scope, schedule and budget 
• Administer and negotiate change orders, and resolve contract disputes
• Review contractor startup and operational testing plans and coordinate operations and maintenance training and facility operational testing
• Serve as a liaison between the County, public agencies, property owners and the general public for assigned projects
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities 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. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply: 
This position is open to all qualified applicants. King County Metro Transit Department values diverse perspectives and life experience and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.

Required Forms and Application Materials
Applicants for this position are required to:

• Complete an online King County application, updated with accurate contact information and any/all relevant work history going back 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly in the work experience section of the application.
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Attach a Resume.
• Attach a cover letter (letter of interest). Your cover letter should summarize why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications align with the position's requirements.

Special Requirements: 

• A Valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to obtain prior to start date
• Training in industrial first aid and confined space entry (or obtain within six months)

Physical Requirements:

• Some physical skill and effort are required to perform construction inspections
• Frequent lifting and carrying of inspection equipment and the occasional lifting of hatch or manhole covers weighing up to 100 lbs 

Selection process:
All required application materials will be screened for qualifications, competitiveness, completeness, communication skills, and responsiveness to the above application instructions. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Formal offers are finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks or internal record reviews.
 
Incomplete applications may be rejected as incomplete and not advanced in the process.
 
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQ’s- King County. For guidance on how to complete these required materials, be sure to check out the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials more competitive: Career Support Services - King County.

Work Location:
This is a hybrid position. The main work site for this position is South Construction Office, 12400 East Marginal Way, S., Tukwila, WA 98168.

Work schedule:
This career service position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible. The regular workweek is full-time 40 hours, Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Work outside of the normal work day (including nights, weekends and some holidays) may be required periodically.

Teleworking Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly by teleworking, complemented by onsite work and meetings as needed. This is subject to change at the discretion of the hiring manager(s). Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. May be required to work in adverse weather conditions.

Additional Benefit:
CM V will get a minimum of 3 days executive leave each year, with manager approval.

Position information: This recruitment will be used to hire 1 Career Service vacancy. It may also create an eligibility pool to fill future Career Service, Special Duty Assignment/Term-Limited Temporary vacancies that may become open for this classification. The pool will be valid for 12 months upon creation and may be used at the discretion of the hiring manager(s) until exhausted or until all candidates are placed.
Union Representation: The position is represented by Technical Employees Association (TEA).
Class Code: 7143500

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Ankita Goel (she/her), Talent Advisor, [email protected]  

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field OR the equivalent combination of education and experience and ten (10) years of design or construction engineering experience, which includes five (5) years administering construction projects and leading assigned staff involved in the administration, and inspection of specific construction projects, is required.

Additional requirements to be successful in this role:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications and provide constructive, relevant comments to project managers, engineers and consultants
• Working knowledge of relevant construction laws, ordinances, County policy, and contract terms and conditions
• Working knowledge of codes, standard plans and specifications, and quality control methods
• Thorough knowledge of current acceptable construction methods, practices, materials and equipment. At least four years of experience in construction of transit or industrial facilities
• Demonstrated ability to inspect material and workmanship, to recognize construction deficiencies and omissions requiring corrective action
• Experience working with contractors to ensure compliance with contract requirements, job quality, safety, and timeliness
• Ability to determine contract entitlement and to negotiate changes in a timely manner
• Ability to plan and organize the work of inspection and administrative staff, ensuring that assigned work is properly conducted
• Ability to resolve conflicts within the team and with the contractor
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
• Proficiency using a computer and programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Project
• Knowledge of Green building, LEED, and sustainable practices and ability to achieve contractor conformance, including required documentation

Desired Qualifications:

• Construction claims experience
• Construction experience in operational transit facilities
• Experience managing large, high profile, and technically and/or contractually complex public works construction contracts
• Experience in alternative construction delivery methods; Progressive Design-Build; GCCM
• Experience with systems commissioning and energy management systems
• Construction experience in heavy civil construction