Construction Project Coordinator 3 (Burlington)

Full Job Description

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Job Title: Construction Project Coordinator 3
Location: Burlington, WA
Closes: April 13th, 2026, at 5:00pm.

Description:
This recruitment is for one (1) full-time, permanent, Construction Project Coordinator 3 position for Parks NW Region. The position maybe housed in our NW office in Burlington or Parks Headquarters in Lacey, Washington. Working hours are generally Monday- Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm with the option for hybrid telework. This position will require you to travel as needed to accomplish assignments.

As a construction project coordinator, your primary responsibilities include managing consultants through the design and construction phases of capital improvement projects. This critical role requires an experienced construction project coordinator with good communication skills and a working knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of architectural & engineering design, project management, and construction for projects ranging from $250,000 to $5,000,000+.

If you're interested in a dynamic career that allows you to showcase your program management talents, please apply and become part of our dynamic team.

About the position:
This position reports to the Northwest Capital Region Manager and directly supports the mission by providing project management services development projects. Additionally, this position coordinates, directs and reviews the development of contract documents, reports and studies by Architecture and Engineering (A&E) firms for park construction projects. Furthermore, this position provides construction management services and/or A&E construction management services for park construction projects. Lastly, this position develops costs estimates and cost analysis required for budget development and project costs.

This position is eligible for remote telework. It will also require frequent travel throughout the NW Puget Sound to park sites and occasional meetings at the Northwest Region office in Burlington, WA.

Requirements

Some of what you will do:

• Responsible for all facets of capital project and consultant management functions including the oversight of planning, design, permitting, and construction for various capital, grant, FEMA, operations, partnership funded park development projects.
• Solicit, develop, and negotiate AE agreements, personal service contracts, emergency contracts, and interagency agreements.
• Administer AE agreements, personal service contracts, emergency contracts, and interagency agreements.
• Provide construction management services for construction projects to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Bidding support and award evaluation services.
• Administer AE construction management services.
• Perform construction management services.
• Develop capital budget submittals, including scopes of work, project cost estimates, and assist in the development of operational impacts for proposed development projects.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:
Qualified candidates will meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, landscape architecture, or closely related field, AND four (4) years of relevant professional experience managing architectural, site, and/or utility construction projects AND three (3) years of experience as defined below AND a valid driver’s license.

Required competencies:

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing and preparing design and construction documents in the office of a licensed or registered landscape architect, architect, or engineer.
• Licensed landscape architect, architect, or engineer in the state of Washington.

How to apply:
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov.

You must attach in your application the following:

• Letter of Interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
• Current resume.
• Three professional references.

**All requested materials must be submitted. Incomplete or late application materials will not be accepted. Failure to follow the application process may disqualify you from further consideration. **

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to the application questions. Answers will be verified, and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.

This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Once the listed positions are filled, this recruitment announcement may also be used to fill additional positions for up to sixty (60) days. For more information: https://wfse.org/

Additional Information

About Parks:
Want to join a great organization? The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest, most diverse--and most beautiful—parks systems in the country. With more than 120,000 acres, the system includes 124 developed parks, including 19 marine parks, 11 historical parks, 35 heritage sites, 13 interpretive centers and approximately 500 miles of long-distance recreation trails. Parks is staffed with nearly 1,000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees you'll find anywhere.

For more information on Washington State Parks, click here.

Diversity Policy Statement:
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build a workplace culture that is welcoming and inclusive in which all employees feel respected and empowered to bring their unique ideas to the agency. At State Parks, we believe that embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences is essential to growing a strong workforce. We encourage applicants underrepresented in natural resources and outdoor recreation fields to apply, including but not limited to women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, persons over 40 years of age, and individuals who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

For information about recruitment and the hiring process, please contact Wendy Vandel at Wendy.vandel@parks.wa.gov or call (360) 902-8688.

For information about this position, please contact Derek Gustafson at derek.gustafson@parks.wa.gov or call (360) 755-2832.

All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.

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