Construction Contract Engineer (Engineer III)

Full Job Description

King County Road Services Division, Strategic Business Operations Section (SBOS) is looking for a Construction Contract Engineer (Engineer III) to join our dynamic division!

This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills in engineering and project management and have a meaningful impact in your community.

As a member of our team, you will have a chance to work on a variety of challenging road, bridge, drainage, and fish passage improvement projects, overseeing the development of construction bid packages and procurement processes.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to ensure compliance with regulations and policies and play a key role in ensuring successful project outcomes that benefit the local community.

This position is the perfect fit for anyone looking to advance their career in project management and construction oversight. Apply today and make a real difference in our community!

Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social JusticeThe Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work.

Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve.

Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases.

We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.

The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates, and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County.

The Division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel.

To learn more about the Road Services Division, visit us at: About the Road Services Division - King County, Washington

Requirements

• Participate in project development teams to review the feasibility of capital projects related to road, bridge, drainage, and fish passage improvements.
• Prepare and evaluate construction bid packages in compliance with King County, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), and funding agency standards
• Prepare, schedule, and monitor construction contract procurements, bid reviews, and contract execution
• Conduct on-site inspections of construction activities to ensure adherence to plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Gather road and right-of-way asset information and evaluate asset conditions
• Review contract documents including change orders, amendments, and invoices to ensure compliance with County policies, procedures, and processes.
• Coordinate and participate in WSDOT, Federal Highway Association (FHWA) and King County audits and documentation reviews.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and policies/procedures.
• Prepare compliance reporting documentation and other written correspondence.
• Compile, research, assemble and manage project data using SharePoint, PRISM, Bluebeam, Unifer, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Perform additional duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, environmental science, public administration, or closely related field, OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.
• Progressive experience in developing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) utilizing American Public Works Association (APWA), and WSDOT Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction format.
• Skill in project management and contract administration techniques and principles including budget, schedule development and monitoring.
• Knowledge of road, bridge, and drainage design and construction techniques for capital improvement projects.
• Meticulous grammar, technical editing and writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Cultural awareness, comfortable having complex and challenging discussions about race and diversity in the workplace, and is dedicated to building bridges.
• Demonstrated experience as a collaborative team member that is effective and productive working both with the team and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain strong working relationships.
• Strength and proficiency in using Office Productivity tools in your daily work (the County uses Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat).

Key Competencies

• Resiliency – confident under pressure; maintains a positive attitude despite adversity; bounces back from setbacks
• Optimizes Work Processes – Identifies and creates the process necessary to get work done
• Resourcefulness – Orchestrates multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish goals; gets the most out of limited resources.
• Customer Focus – Builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations; Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships
• Ensures Accountability – Follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same; Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures.
• Manages Conflict – Facilitates breakthroughs by integrating diverse views and finding common ground or acceptable alternatives; Settles differences in productive ways with minimum noise
• Decision Quality – Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems; Makes sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information and recognizes when a quick 80% solution will suffice

We would love it if you have:

• Experience in the roads industry.
• Familiarity with the King County Road Design and Construction Standards and WSDOT Lag Manual.
• Familiarity with Washington State County Road Administration Board.
• Skill in SharpeSoft, PRISM, Unifier, Oracle, Power BI.
• Experience with LEAN processes and principles.
• Familiarity with Design-Build construction contracts.

Necessary Requirements:

• Valid Washington state driver's license at the time of hire
• An offer of employment will be contingent on the success of a pre-employment physical examination.

Additional Information

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE: The first round of interviews for this position is scheduled to take place the week of March 23, 2026.

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or/future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and or/special duty positions over the next six months.

First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.

APPLICATION PROCESS: A full and complete King County application is required.

You may also provide a resume and cover letter, summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position.

Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews.

For interviewing tips, please see the STAR-LA method: star-la_interview_method.pdf

WORK SCHEDULE: The typical work schedule for this position is 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday, but may at times require work outside of normal business hours.

Work is performed primarily in the office, with field work as needed (estimated at up to 30% of the time).

This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standard Act and is eligible for overtime pay, with prior supervisor approval.

EMERGENCY DESIGNATION STATUS: This position has been designated Mission-Critical. Those employees who provide, maintain, and re-establish essential county functions as described in agency Continuity of Operations plans.

Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather.

For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: PROTEC17

TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: We will work in the office at least three days a week to foster connection and responsiveness, arrive prepared and on time, and structure meetings with clear goals and next steps.

The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking, field work, onsite work and meetings as needed. The employee will report to work at King Street Center (201 S.

Jackson, Seattle, WA 98104). Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo 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.

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 your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Janice Antonio, HR Analyst, by email at jantonio@kingcounty.gov, or by phone at 206-263-2003.