Project Representative - WCM V

Full Job Description

The Construction Management Unit in the WTD is seeking a Wastewater Construction Management V - Project Representative to administer a variety of construction contracts including, work order, design-bid-build (low bid/lump sum), general contractor/construction manager, and design build type contracts with ($10k-$100M+).

This is an opportunity to do challenging work on a variety of construction projects that help to protect our environment.

About the Role:

In this role, you will manage diverse construction contracts and oversee all facets of construction project execution.

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead major infrastructure improvements that directly contribute to public health and environmental protection.

You'll work in a collaborative setting, applying your expertise while gaining exposure to diverse teams and technical systems—all while making a meaningful difference in our community.

This is a great opportunity to work on challenging construction projects as the direct liaison between the County and the Contractors, leading Construction Management teams.

About the Team:

WTD protects public health and enhances the environment by collecting and treating wastewater while recycling valuable resources for the Puget Sound region.

Population growth in the region and changing regulatory requirements coupled with aging infrastructure are resulting in an expansion of our capital construction programs.

Over the next ten years, WTD will deliver several billion dollars’ worth of projects through a variety of contracting methods.

Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come!

With over 900 employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities, our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship.

Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.

We partner with regulatory agencies to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection.

We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents.

Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region.

If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.

Requirements

• Administer overall implementation phase effort on WTD capital improvement program construction DBB (low bid), work/job order and/or DB/GCCM 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 Inspection team QA/QC responses including construction activity coordination, start-up/testing plans and training, acceptance and resolves project issues, as required.
• Manages construction 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.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or a related technical field construction engineering/management experience, which includes 3 years of field inspection.
• 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.
• Additional experience in alternative construction delivery methods including progressive design build and/or GCCM.
• Construction experience in heavy civil construction or in operational wastewater treatment facilities.
• Relevant minimum experience (5 years) in Construction Management of wastewater facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications and provide constructive, relevant comments to project managers, engineers and consultants.
• Working knowledge of relevant construction laws, ordinances, County policy, and contract terms and conditions.
• Working knowledge of codes, standard plans and specifications, and quality control methods.
• Thorough knowledge of current acceptable construction methods, practices, materials and equipment. At least two years of experience in construction of wastewater or heavy industrial facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to inspect material and workmanship, to recognize construction deficiencies and omissions requiring corrective action.
• Experience working with contractors to ensure compliance with contract requirements, job quality, safety, and timeliness.
• Ability to determine contract entitlement and to negotiate changes in a timely manner.
• Ability to plan and organize the work of a construction management team (inspectors, project control engineers, administrative assistants, and consultants), ensuring that assigned work is properly conducted.
• Ability to resolve conflicts within the team and with the contractor. to work with a diverse group of people; culturally, technically, personality, etc.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of software for word-processing and data analysis necessary for work products.

• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Manages Conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Washington State Driver's License

• Undergraduate degree in related field
• 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.
• Additional experience in alternative construction delivery methods including progressive design build and/or GCCM.
• Construction experience in heavy civil construction or in operational wastewater treatment facilities.

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