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Project Controller (TE3) In-Training
State of Washington
Dept. of Transportation
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$71,472 - $106,104
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 3, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves tracking and analyzing environmental and hydraulic support for highway projects in Washington's transportation department, ensuring everything stays on schedule and meets rules.
You'll create systems to monitor progress, spot delays, and report data to help teams deliver projects efficiently.
It's a great fit for someone organized, good with data tools, and able to juggle multiple tasks while communicating clearly.
Key Requirements
- Strong analytical and organizational skills for tracking project lifecycles
- Proficiency in data tracking, reporting, and analysis tools
- Experience with project management software like PMRS and P6 scheduling
- Ability to manage competing priorities and provide recommendations to reduce delays
- Clear communication and collaboration skills for working with teams
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows, and data mining techniques
- Experience in developing schedules, reports, charts, and training materials
Full Job Description
About WSDOT
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence.
Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state.
In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative individual to support the Environmental & Hydraulic Services (EHS) Office, Permits & Documentation Units by coordinating project tracking, delivery analysis, and reporting to help ensure highway projects are delivered on time and in compliance with agency policies, procedures, and practices.
This role will lead lifecycle tracking of EHS support activities, develop and maintain systems and schedules to monitor progress across multiple projects and delivery methods, prepare estimates and management reports related to workload and workforce planning, and provide data management and environmental documentation review support to advance efficient, reliable project delivery.
A strong candidate will bring analytical and organizational skills, proficiency in data tracking and reporting tools, the ability to manage competing priorities, and clear communication and collaboration skills.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Project Controller will:
- Lead the creation and maintenance of an accessible project tracking and analysis system that supports all delivery methods within the OR EHS office throughout the lifecycle of the project.
- Analyze data and utilize findings to make recommendations to management, EHS team, and project leads on process changes or project specific strategies to reduce coverage delays.
- Develop and maintain schedule templates for environmental deliverables by projects.
- Notify staff of real-time project schedule and budget information; deviations from estimated schedule and budget for each deliverable assigned; and developing schedule or budget variances.
- Independently track and analyze project delivery data to provide root cause on risk for project delays; develop strategic plans to address real and potential delays.
- Develop and deliver project management tools and training for environmental managers and transportation planning specialists and engineers.
- Provide technical expertise in Project Management Recording System (PMRS) to the Olympic Region (OR) EHS Office.
- Answer all first level questions and concerns regarding software, manage users in the system and set permissions, create the initial file for schedules.
- Serve as the subject matter expert in Windows, MS office, P6 scheduling software, data mining and project delivery tools.
- Track, analyze, and compile performance data, to include generating charts, graphs, and reports as requested.
Qualifications
This is a Transportation Engineer 3 position.
However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in the classification series based on candidate qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal “in-training” plan.
To be considered for this opportunity at the TE3 level, the following are required:
- Advanced Project Scheduling & Tracking: Demonstrated ability to independently create, manage, and maintain complex project schedules, tracking multiple concurrent issues and ensuring alignment with deadlines and project milestones.
- Complex Environmental & Engineering Analysis: Proficient in reviewing, evaluating, and interpreting complex environmental and engineering documents, identifying critical issues, and providing informed recommendations for transportation project planning, development, and maintenance.
- Independent Work & Multitasking: Ability to independently manage multiple projects or assignments with minimal supervision, meeting short deadlines while maintaining accuracy and high-quality work.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Skilled in analyzing quantitative and qualitative project data, preparing comprehensive reports or graphics, interpreting results, and applying findings to support decision-making.
- Cost & Schedule Evaluation: Demonstrated knowledge in analyzing project costs, evaluating schedule performance, and preparing clear status reports to support project managers and leadership.
- Team Collaboration & Leadership Support: Ability to contribute to multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and support collaborative problem-solving in a dynamic project environment.
Technical Systems Expertise: High-level proficiency with MS Office Suite (including advanced Excel functions), cloud computing, virtual meeting software (e.g., Teams), and a variety of project tracking, reporting, and information/asset management databases.
Able to produce detailed reports and data visualizations.
To be considered for this opportunity at the TE2 level, the following are required:
- Project Tracking Foundations: Foundational knowledge of project coordination principles, including the ability to assist with creating basic project schedules, tracking tasks, and monitoring project documentation with oversight.
- Environmental & Engineering Document Review: Ability to review and summarize environmental or engineering documents using established criteria, identifying key issues and supporting senior staff with preliminary analysis.
- Technical & Software Proficiency: Proficient in Windows-based computers and MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams. Ability to enter data, run basic reports, and navigate project tracking or asset management databases with guidance.
- Collaboration & Workload Management: Skills to work productively both independently and within a diverse team environment, prioritize assignments, and respond to changing needs while producing accurate, consistent results.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to collect and analyze project data, prepare basic spreadsheets or graphics, and identify trends or discrepancies with direction from higher-level staff.
At either level, the following competencies are also required:
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate information clearly and professionally to a diverse audience, including non-technical stakeholders, through email, phone, virtual meetings, and in-person interactions.
- Effective Communication & Presentation: Demonstrated skill in presenting technical information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences including leadership and stakeholders without technical backgrounds, using written, verbal, and visual communication methods.
- Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
- Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- Problem Solving & Negotiation: Demonstrated ability to analyze issues, identify viable options, and negotiate with stakeholders to reach mutually acceptable solutions in a timely and effective manner.
- Capital Project Management & Controls: Demonstrated understanding and application of project management and project control business processes used in the delivery of capital construction projects.
- Schedule, Budget & Performance Analysis: Demonstrated ability to develop and manage critical path schedules; analyze variances between estimated and actual schedule and budget performance; conduct root cause analysis; track, monitor, and report project expenditures.
- Environmental Process Integration: Demonstrated ability to learn, interpret, and apply WSDOT environmental processes and deliverables, including understanding predecessor/successor relationships within project schedules and associated cost impacts.
- Strategic Work Planning & Facilitation: Demonstrated ability to strategically plan and sequence work, manage workflow efficiently, and facilitate meetings and training sessions to support project coordination and knowledge transfer.
*To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.
Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options. Occasional field work
- Transportation Engineer 2: $71,472 – $96,144
In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position.
For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
This is a Transportation Engineer 3 position.
However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in the classification series based on candidate qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal “in-training” plan.
The base salaries for each level are: Transportation Engineer 3: $78,912 – $106,104
Why WSDOT
- 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 individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.
- Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency.
Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.
All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.
Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Robyn.Lovely@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-OR-32978 in the subject line.
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