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Form of workThurston County Public Works is recruiting for a Capital Projects Manager to join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative team. The successful candidate will manage the design and construction of projects identified in the Solid Waste Division's Capital Facility Plan, as well as perform a variety of professional field and office assignments associated with the development and operation of solid waste management facilities (trash and recycling).
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs program development, working closely with the end users in the development of the project program, detailing the scope of work, the project schedule and the design requirements. Coordinates activities and progress throughout the project.
- Examines and approves or rejects preliminary designs and finished drawings and specifications. Performs technical calculations, researches and determines appropriate design methodologies and effectively implements design solutions.
- Serves as the general contract administration for projects including managing the requests for proposals process, purchasing/bidding, bid evaluation, vendor/contractor recommendation, construction inspections, progress payments, billings, job close out, and proper file maintenance. Prepares contract documents, plans and specifications.
- Conversant in the design and construction industry and able to translate and communicate in the form of engineering design and construction documents. Reviews engineering analysis, engineering designs, and design documents. Works with designers and contractors to articulate the needs of the county in terms that the designer can translate to design solutions along with improvements, clarification, or modifications in order to meet industry standards.
- Analyzes, prepares and presents oral and written summary reports of project status, including fiscal information, operational and timelines to the Board of County Commissioners, appointing authority, and stakeholders. Identifies emergent issues and recommends alternative action to resolve problems.
- Serves as the liaison between the project's end users and the contractors to ensure the needs of the users are being met within budget and established contract guidelines as authorized by the Board of County Commissioners.
- Prepares, monitors and updates individual project budget summaries, tracking changes to the contract documents that may result in change orders, negotiates change orders with contractor as necessary, and incorporates the associated costs into the budget. Reviews invoices for accuracy and processes payment vouchers. To view the full job classification, click here: Capital ProjectsManager II
The Thurston County Public Works Department, located in Olympia, Washington is a national award-winning agency in delivering quality projects to our community. Our mission is to provide quality public services in all areas of our business. We actively help our staff develop and grow professionally, we bring together resources across divisions to achieve organizational goals, we are always ready to respond to community needs, and we are an American Public Works Association accredited agency, consistently meeting industry best practices benchmarks.
Our Core Values:
- Accountability - We take responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes.
- Customer Service - We provide our customers with the highest level of service and quality.
- Innovation - We strive to continuously improve processes, performance, and results.
- Safety - We demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to safety.
- Teamwork - We work together toward achieving a common recognized end.
Mission - to provide excellent public services in all areas of our business.
Vision - The premier public works organization, accountable and transparent in all services we provide to our community.
Thurston County Public Works values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. To us, inclusion means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values. Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage
What we offer our employees:
- 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 individual's lifestyle.
- Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit Benefits 2024 Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans website for more information.
- Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn a minimum of 12 paid vacation days per year in addition to 11 paidholidays.
- Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
- Flexible Work Schedules:Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
- Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness:This is a federal program that allows full-time public service employees who have made 120 qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington's South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer's markets, kids' activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or another closely related field and four years of related project management experience or other closely related experience. Additional experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar industry recognized certification is highly desired.
- The ability to operate a computer to keep records and review plans is required. Substantial contact with the public, contractors, and other County departments requires the incumbent to have the ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to use computers and related software to successfully perform essential job functions of the position.
- A current and valid Washington State Driver's License.
- Thorough knowledge of: Construction/Contract Administration; Plans and Specification Development; construction inspection, interior space design/utilization, commercial building code, Public Works law, and local government procedures, Building Systems/Elements including: Architecture, Structural, HVAC, Electrical, Security, Water, Gas, and Sewer.
The contact person for this recruitment is Karen Weiss, Assistant Director, 360-867-2327.
This position is:
- Represented by a Union
- Not eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Eligible for benefits
- Application
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
