Construction Project Coordinator 3

State of Washington; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Travel up to 20%

Job summary

The Washington Military Department is seeking a Construction Project Coordinator 3 for Camp Murray, WA. This is a project position anticipated to last up to 24 months, with potential extension based on funding.

The role supports MILCON, capital and minor work projects, handling contract administration, scheduling, and cost forecasting. You'll work under the Design & Construction Branch Chief, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with contracting rules.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, building construction, business administration, facilities management, or related field.
• Three years of experience managing construction projects, construction code enforcement, building inspections, and/or oversight of construction/maintenance contracts.
• Additional experience may substitute for the educational requirement year-for-year.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management for MILCON, capital projects, and minor work projects.
• Ensure proposals and bids comply with Federal and State contracting rules and regulations.
• Coordinate project information and updates to keep stakeholders current.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Scheduling

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, building construction, business administration, facilities management, or related field.

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Construction Project Coordinator 3 - Camp Murray, WA

Construction & Facilities Management Office

This is a project position that is anticipated to last up to 24 months. Project duration may be extended based upon project funding.

This position reports to the Design & Construction Branch Chief (Construction Project Coordinator 4), part of the Construction & Facilities Management Office (CFMO) within the Washington Military Department (WMD), and serves as a technical expert on construction contract administration, scheduling, contract disputes, and long-range cost and escalation forecasting on assigned CFMO military construction (MILCON), capital, and minor work projects.

This is a civilian position and does not require military service affiliation.

About the Washington Military Department

Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that's partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top-notch talent or supporting at-risk kids at our Washington Youth Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home.

To learn more about the Washington Military Department, please visit: www.mil.wa.gov

In addition to job fulfillment, the Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan and job training opportunities.

Responsible to provide project management for MILCON, Capital Projects and minor work projects

• Ensure proposals and bids are accomplished properly and within Federal and/or State contracting rules and regulations.
• Ensure all contract modifications and change orders are processed expeditiously, accurately, and comply with Federal and/or State contracting rule and regulations.
• Coordinate project information and updates to ensure stakeholders are kept current.

Responsible to perform project planning consultation

• Ensure accurate and timely preparing warranted project reports.
• Interpret and communicate Federal and State MILCON, capital, and minor work project fiscal laws and construction design requirements.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, building construction, business administration, facilities management, or related field.

AND

Three years of experience managing construction projects, construction code enforcement, building inspections, and/or oversight of construction/maintenance contracts.

Additional experience may substitute, year-for-year, for the educational requirement.

Desired Qualifications

Experience:

• Construction project management to include participation in the project process from the planning phase through fiscal acceptance of completed work.

Knowledge of:

• Planning, scheduling, administering, and budgeting of construction/remodeling projects.
• Basic safety, building, environmental, and construction codes and regulations
• Requirement to maintain and deliver a high degree of financial integrity to ensure CFMO projects are compliant with warranted rules and regulations.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Effectively plan, organize, and perform multiple projects to meet associated deadlines.
• Understanding of relevant standards for the design and construction of Federal and State facilities.
• Analyze proposed projects for overall feasibility and make recommendations to senior management regarding timing and approach.
• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Ability to take action to learn and grow.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) to create complex documents in support of business operations.

Compensation

Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion.

Background Investigation

Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment. Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files. The processing of background checks can take up to six months post-employment. Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination.

Union Shop Provision

This position is represented by Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Driver's License

1. Valid to drive in the State of Washington.
2. Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act. This is required for base access and will be required upon hire.

Military Facility

Willingness to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation. Camp Murray utilizes the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation. Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the Camp Murray Access Requirements Policy (Unified Policy No. 18-01). This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver’s License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification.

Work Hours

A choice between a Tuesday through Friday (4/10 schedule): Monday - Thursday (4/10 schedule): or Monday through Friday (5/8 schedule). Actual hours will start no earlier than 6:00 am and end no later than 6:00 pm, and will include core business hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Telework

This position is eligible for telework.

Emergency Assignment

Upon activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Joint Field Office (JFO), incumbent may be required to work in an alternate location with rotating shifts, including weekends and evenings, in a highly stressful and fast-paced environment.

Travel

Regular travel may be required - up to 20% with occasional statewide and overnight stays.

The Washington Military Department 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. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruitment Section of State Human Resources at: Email: [e-mail].