SR-509 Gateway Program Engineer - Transportation Engineer 3
About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure that people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project.
The Opportunity
WSDOT is looking to hire an experienced engineer professional to provide Construction Contract Administration Support to the Gateway Program SR-509 Completion team. This team is responsible for the delivery of a series of vital projects creating a new expressway in S. King County supporting Regional multimodal mobility and economic growth. This position will supervise teams that are responsible for Contract Progress Payments, Project Controls, Change Management, Contract Compliance, and Risk Management. If you are interested in taking on this rewarding challenge, we invite you to apply to lead a team of outstanding staff to deliver the successful completion of this program.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Transportation Engineer 3 will:
· Supervise a team of engineers and technicians in performing Project Control tasks such as producing reports, maintaining work order history and authorizations, maintaining cost commitment/tracking databases and issue logs, analyzing contractor schedules using P6 or Graphic Scheduler, and creating independent as-built schedules.
· Supervise Change Management, Contract Compliance, and Document Control developing change orders and their estimates, report on DBE/Training utilization, verify subcontractor payments and paperwork, and maintain other necessary documentation.
· Prepare pre-estimates and review design-builder invoices.
· Represent WSDOT in meetings and participate in monthly field walks with construction teams to assess progress of project work.
· Ensure all subcontractors have the required paperwork submitted to L&I and to the project office for Request to Sublets, Affidavits of Wages Paid, and Certified Payrolls.
· Assist in risk identification and resolution tracking and reporting.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
· Valid current Driver’s License
· Minimum of one (1) year of construction experience with design-build and design-bid-build contracts.
· Ability to travel to various construction sites throughout the region and work in various weather conditions and traverse steep and uneven terrain.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management
· Engineer In Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering certification
Important Notes
· The listed salary includes the Legislative approved King County Premium Pay.
· This position is subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA). For more information, please go to DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing.
Why WSDOT
· Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available to staff, including occasional telework for eligible positions.
· Paid Leave – In addition to 10 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 paid vacation days per year!
· Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options, and free dental coverage! Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
· Tuition Assistance – Our employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible. In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
· An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
· An attached Cover Letter that further details your qualifications, and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
· Contact information to be included in the “References” section of the online application for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, knowledge base, and job-related competencies.
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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov
Contact us:
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Eric Saniatan, at SaniatE@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 20DOT-NWR-80369 in the subject line.
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