Construction Administration Specialist (TE4)
Job Location:
Tumwater, WA - USA
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Job Summary
- Description
About WSDOT
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans designs builds and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the addition to maintaining over 20000 lane miles of state highway and 4100 bridges WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan manages the worlds longest floating bridge and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 4 to join the State Construction Offices Administration Team in Tumwater WA. This position works to help ensure federal and state requirements are met in the administration and documentation of construction projects this role you will help facilitate communication of policy requirements through the WSDOT Construction Manual and provide technical guidance training and other resources to Project Offices and Region staff.
You will serve as a statewide technical resource on complex construction administration documentation compliance and apprenticeship utilization issues. Your work will also support statewide audits construction forms and information resources the State Construction Office SharePoint site and WSDOT legacy systems helping promote consistent and compliant construction practices across the agency.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role you will:
- Coordinate the biannual review and update of the WSDOT Construction Manual including construction policies procedures standards and applicable federal and state requirements related to contract administration.
- Consult with Assistant State Construction Engineers (ASCEs) subject matter experts approval authorities Communications FHWA and other partners to evaluate proposed changes and ensure technical accuracy and consistency.
- Analyze construction administration issues and lessons learned to identify needed changes to statewide guidance procedures or practices.
- Organize develop and review technical content for publication and communicate changes to Region and Project Office staff.
- Provide statewide technical consultation on complex construction contract administration documentation and compliance issues and develop technically sound recommendations or resolutions.
- Provide technical guidance on prevailing wage apprentice utilization force account work change orders contract documentation and applicable federal and state requirements.
- Promote consistent statewide application of construction administration policies procedures and documentation requirements.
- Monitor and evaluate statewide contractor compliance with WSDOT apprentice utilization requirements and applicable state law.
- Analyze apprentice utilization data Good Faith Efforts and project documentation and communicate findings trends recommendations and compliance concerns to stakeholders.
- Serve as the technical resource for State Construction Office forms and related construction administration documentation.
- Serve as the State Construction Office Title VI liaison and provide support for implementation of the evolving WSDOT Title VI Program as it relates to construction administration.
- Conduct or participate in internal compliance audits of construction contract administration project documentation and payment records and recommend corrective actions or process improvements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the State Construction Office SharePoint site and maintain statewide construction guidance procedures technical resources and related information.
- Provide technical support to other State Construction Office Administration Team functions including E-Construction and Construction Training as needed.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity the following competencies are required
- Service-Oriented: Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.
- Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
- Construction Contract Administration: Advanced knowledge of construction contract administration practices and applicable federal and state requirements to transportation construction projects.
- Technical Analysis and Problem Solving: Demonstrated experience analyzing complex construction contracts documentation compliance and payment issues; interpreting requirements; and developing sound recommendations or resolutions.
- Policy and Guidance Development: Experience developing delivering and implementing technical policies procedures standards and guidance related to contract administration for statewide deployment.
- Technical Consultation: Experience serving as a technical consultant while using guidance training and clear communication to engineering project regional and external stakeholders.
- Project Management: Experience managing complex assignments prioritizing competing work exercising sound judgment and achieving results with general direction.
- Compliance and Process Improvement: Experience evaluating project records and practices for compliance identifying trends or deficiencies and recommending corrective action or process improvements.
- Collaboration: Demonstrated proficiency in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and contributing to an inclusive respectful and collaborative work environment.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:
- Public Works Requirements: Knowledge of Washington State public works requirements related to prevailing wage apprenticeship utilization and applicable federal Davis-Bacon requirements.
- Construction Audits: Experience conducting construction contract administration documentation payment or compliance audits.
- Statewide Guidance and Training: Experience developing or implementing statewide construction guidance procedures training or technical resources.
- Construction Information Systems: Experience working with construction administration information systems electronic project documentation or related data/reporting systems.
Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position offers remote work options.
- In addition to base salary employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type duties or location of the position. For union-represented positions more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
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 including telework options for eligible positions.
- Paid Leave In addition to 12 paid holidays full-time employees mayearn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance Permanent 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.
- Plan For Your Future WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs and much more. Go toState Benefits for more information.
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 explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance technical skills and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
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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. All persons regardless of race ethnicity age veteran status sexual orientation and/ or gender identity are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.
Contact Us
For inquiries aboutthis posting you may contact the assigned Recruiter at. Please be sure to reference26DOT-HQ-04547in the subject line.
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