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Project Coordinator (TPS4)
State of Washington
Dept. of Transportation
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$78,912 - $106,104
per year
Type
Closes
April 16, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves coordinating large transportation projects, especially for rail, freight, and ports, by managing budgets, schedules, contracts, and compliance with state and federal rules.
The role requires working closely with teams and partners to ensure projects stay on track and meet safety standards, including traveling for site inspections.
It's a great fit for someone with engineering experience who enjoys problem-solving and handling complex logistics in a government setting.
Key Requirements
- Expertise in interpreting and applying AREMA standards for engineering, maintenance, and construction
- Knowledge of construction practices and contract administration
- Experience reading and understanding construction plans and specifications
- Experience developing and managing legal contracts and agreements
- Expert knowledge of federal grants and state contract agreements
- Strong skills in project management, including scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and risk plans
- Ability to exercise independent engineering judgment and perform field inspections
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 skilled specialist to support the Rail, Freight, and Ports Division in delivering state and federally funded capital projects through the application of advanced project development and project management expertise.
This position will ensure alignment with agency priorities, policies, and safety standards while providing expert coordination, contract administration, scheduling, and quality verification with minimal supervision.
The role is critical to the successful delivery of grants, loans, and legislative-funded projects, requiring strong collaboration with internal teams and external partners, adherence to federal and state compliance requirements, and the ability to evaluate complex project elements and recommend effective solutions.
Our top candidate will possess expertise in capital project delivery, grants and contract management, regulatory compliance, and demonstrate sound engineering judgment, and analytical problem-solving.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Project Coordinator will:
- Develop and update project scopes of work, schedules, budget, cost estimates, project, quality & risk management plans, program documents, consultant support services and project status reports.
- Lead coordination with internal and external partners by applying structured communication protocols and accountability frameworks to maintain alignment on project scope, schedule and deliverables.
- Exercise independent engineering judgement.
- Review and analyze complex elements, plans and contract requirements.
- Develop agreements and amendments while ensuring compliance with the Divisions Standard Operating Procedures.
- Resolve agreement language and requirements with all partners and the Division’s Contracts and Federal Compliance Manager.
- Independently schedule, travel and perform field inspections of statewide rail construction projects.
- Ensure all grants, loans or legislative line item projects align and support RCWs.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:
Regulatory Compliance & Technical Standards
- Skills and demonstrated ability to interpret and implement AREMA standards in engineering, maintenance-of-way, and construction activities.
Construction & Contract Management
- Knowledge of construction practices and contract administration.
- Experience reading and understanding construction plans and specifications.
- Experience developing and managing legal contracts and agreements.
- Experience managing contracts, including scopes of work, financial data, schedules, and deliverables.
Federal Grants & State Contract Agreements Expertise
- Expert knowledge of understanding federal grant application processes, federal grant administration and oversight, agreement administration, and managing federal and state grants through completion.
Communication & Engagement
- Experience communicating, negotiating, and partnering with internal and external partners.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clear, concise written and oral communication.
Project & Program Management
- Experience in delivering complex projects on time and on budget.
- Experience developing, reviewing, and providing quality oversight of schedules, budgets, risk identification, and estimates.
- Experience strategically thinking and planning and familiarization with strategic plans and planning processes.
Growth Mindset
- Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Service-Oriented
- Takes action to meet the needs of others.
The following qualifications are also required:
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
- Ability to travel to project sites, meetings and workshops as needed.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:
Technical Expertise
- Experience with freight rail, railroad track design, inspection, and safety standards.
Project & Program Delivery
- Demonstrates working knowledge of invoices and other financial documents and provides written comments within assigned timeframes.
- Skills to effectively manage and monitor project-level budgets.
- Knowledge and ability to implement WSDOT Managing Project Delivery tools to successfully deliver projects on time and within budget; administer WSDOT contracts, policies, and guidelines.
Leadership, Collaboration & Team Development
- Experience building and sustaining effective teams, leading change processes, and evaluating and implementing process improvements.
- Experience forming partnerships with external stakeholders, including railroads, ports, local agencies, and community groups.
The following qualifications is also preferred:
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Washington State.
*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.
- WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit, please visit www.uscis.gov
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.
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-HQ-01569 in the subject line.
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