Transit Project Control Engineer III

King County Metro Transit is looking for one (1) forward-thinking and detail-oriented Transit Project Control EngineerIllto join a dynamic work group within the Capital Division. The Project Controls Engineer oversees contract and project administration services within the Project Controls Office (PCO) to ensure the success of Metros Capital Improvement Program (CIP). PCO currently consists of 18 team members supporting customers both inside and outside the Division. PCO includes two (2) sub-work groups Contract Administration Services which focuses on administering contracts and Project Administration Services which focuses on the development of project schedules and related work.

Metros CIP aligns with ourlong game to leverage the power of public transit to build healthier more equitable a thriving economy and a sustainable environment. Come join Metro and move forward this blueprint as a Project Controls Engineer!

Recruitment Information:

This recruitment will be used to fill oneCareer Service vacancy. In addition this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Career Service Special Duty Assignment or term-limited temporary vacancies that may occur in this classification and workgroup within the Capital Division. The eligibility pool will be retained for 12 months from the time it is established and may be extended or used at the discretion of the hiring authority.

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

AsaTransitProject Control Engineer III you will:

• Provide support and technical assistance to team members performing project and/or contract administration services including ensuring timely completion of assignments and tasks consistent with contract terms and department and county procedures and policies.
• Develop maintain and closeout project schedules utilizing standardized templates consistent with established standard works policies and procedures.
• Create maintain and track various elements of a project schedule (e.g. Costs: Estimates & Actuals Project Activity Completion internal resource identification & usage Risk Register Lessons Learned etc.
• Monitor and update Estimate-At-Completion (EACs) throughout the life of the project for reporting purposes.
• Facilitate the gathering of resource estimates from the project team utilizing a tool created for that purpose review data with the Project Manager or designee and load into in project schedules.
• Attend project team meetings as a core member to facilitate schedule updates seek clarification and report out (either Power Bl and/or dashboard as required).
• Review and furnish comments on work order scopes Level-of-Effort (LOE) etc. for compliance with relative contract scope of work.
• Maintain and update various trackers and/or logs (Comprehensive Project Management Tool correspondence submittals request for information change orders and amendments field directives etc.).
• Monitor and track contingency status. Provide various status reports on program or project costs. Analyze costs and forecast changes on assigned projects.
• Monitor and report project and initiative progress with spending and other reported data to project team members and leadershipas requested.
• Prepare cost and schedule analysis reports for program/projects as assigned.
• Prepare cashflow analysis reports for programs/projects. Participate in the analysis of such reports and prepare relevant documentation as requested.
• Participate in discussions at team and unit meetings on various Equity and Social Justice topics.
• Participate in the creation or revision of Standard Process documentation from inception to completion and serve as a Point of Contact to both section and Capital colleagues.
• Review contract documents including change orders amendments and invoices to ensure compliance with County policies procedures and processes.
• Compile research assemble and manage project data using SharePoint Bluebeam Adobe Acrobat Pro Microsoft Excel Word and Teams.
• Perform other contract and project administration duties or special projects as assigned.

We are looking for candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Four (4)years of increasingly responsible experience in public works contracting construction cost and/or scheduling and a Bachelors degree in engineering business administration or closely related field ORany equivalent combinationof experience and educationwhich provides the applicant with the skills knowledge and abilities required to perform the work.
• Knowledge of project control techniques andprinciples.
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical individuals on project controls topics.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with competing priorities while providing technical assistance to team members.
• Excellent writing verbal communication and research skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite such as Excel Word Outlook Teams Bluebeam and SharePoint
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with peers along with external and internalcustomers.
• Ability to gather and analyze data organize and present data or information to a varied audience.

The most competitive candidates will also meet these desired qualifications:

• Three years of experience in capital contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to apply excellent customer service skills both orally and in writing including the ability to provide professional and courteous service.
• Working experience or familiarity with cost/scheduling software packages including the ability to combine schedules for interdependent projects.
• Ability to consistently manage a multitude of projects and deadlines.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Valid Washington State drivers license (or abilityto obtain Washington State drivers license uponhire) or alternate ability to travel to off-site locations.

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 Kam Kaur Talent Advisor at .

Required Application Materials:

• Submit an online applicationthrough our careerssite. Update your application with all relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more if necessary) including detailed job duties dates of employment and clear explanations for reasons for leaving.
• Attach a resume.
• Thoroughly respond to all required Supplemental Questions within the application.

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.