Project Representative

Come be a part of the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) mission in protecting public health and enhance the environment by collecting and treating wastewater while recycling valuable resources for the Puget Sound region.
The Wastewater Treatment Division has a position need for a skilled and experienced Wastewater Construction Management IV or Wastewater Construction Management V.
This is a great opportunity for an individual who can grow their skills as a Construction Management professional as a member of project teams that works on challenging projects within Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD).
This position is part of the Construction Management (CM) team that directly influences the outcomes of water quality infrastructure that meets the WTD mission.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates
WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Location: Hybrid/Telecommute andSouth Treatment Plant - 1200 Monster Road SW, Renton WA for monthly meetings and other job duties
• Work Schedule: This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labors Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. This full-time position works a 40-hour work week
• Union Representation: This position is represented by the Technical Employees Association (TEA).

• Administer overall implementation phase effort on WTD capital improvement program, DBB (low bid), work/job order and/or DB/GCCM construction contracts, as Owner Representative.
• Coordinates and leads teams of matrixed CIP personnel including Operations and Maintenance, engineering, community relations, permitting, environmental, right-of-way/property, project control, administrative support, construction management and design consultant staff.
• Ensures compliance with plan and specification requirements, manages project elements (i.e., scopes, schedules, budget, risk, communication, etc.), and develops and implements QA/QC assignments including inspection team responses, construction activity coordination, progress, start-up/testing plans/training, acceptance and conflict resolution, as required.
• Manages contract disputes, change order management process and follows KC WTD standards for documents management control and filing.
• Leads and coordinates construction closeout and works with team on project closeout phase.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or a related technical field OR the equivalent combination of education and experience and five (5) years of construction engineering / management experience, which includes 3 years of field inspection, is required.
• Construction experience in operational industrial, water, and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience managing large, high profile, and technically and/or contractually complex public works construction contracts.
• Experience navigating construction claims/litigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams made up of multiple, cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior Project Representatives.

Licensing, Certification and Other Requirements:

• Training in industrial first aid and confined space entry (or obtain within six months)

Competencies Required:
· Action Oriented - Identifies and seizes new opportunities; Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times; Steps up to handle tough issues
· Decision Quality - Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment. Most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time. Sought out by others for advice and solutions.
· Peer Relationships - Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all, can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups, can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise, is seen as a team player and is cooperative, easily gains trust and support of peers, encourages collaboration, can be candid with peers.
Application and Selection Process: Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, cover letter and resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.

• King County Application
• Resume
• Responses to supplemental questions

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Dan Sherman
Human Resource Analyst
dasherman@kingcounty.gov

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Employment Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week