Engineering Construction Coordinator

City of Tacoma, WA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tacoma is hiring an Engineering Construction Coordinator tasked with overseeing and coordinating construction projects across the city. This role involves managing field operations, ensuring safety compliance, and performing quality control checks. Candidates should have substantial experience in construction, ideally with a background in civil engineering, and must possess a valid driver's license. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the community's infrastructure.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid holidays and leave

Participation in Tacoma Employees' Retirement System

Continuing education and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in construction and inspection required.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and safety practices is crucial.
• Valid Washington State driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and inspect city construction projects.
• Perform constructability and quality control reviews.
• Coordinate with private contractors and city teams.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and contract specifications

Knowledge of construction trades

Ability to multitask

Education

High school graduation

Associate's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Department : City of Tacoma - CITY WIDE LIST

Opening Date : 05 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : 6 / 13 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Pacific

Position Description

The City of Tacoma is recruiting for the city-wide classification of Engineering Construction Coordinator (ECC). This position oversees, inspects and coordinates the field operation activities assigned to City construction projects and coordinates work between the City and private contractors.

The ECC role encompasses various responsibilities, including, but not limited to, road and bridge construction and improvements, ensuring safety in the Right-of-Way, managing sidewalks, curb ramps, storm and sanitary sewers, water and electrical systems, traffic signals, and street lighting systems.

The ECC is tasked with performing constructability and quality control reviews during project design. This includes analyzing plans and specifications for accuracy, checking for completeness and ensuring compliance with City ordinances and regulations. The ECC collaborates closely with other members of the project team to meet quality assurance standards.

Responsibilities may include :

• Manage and coordinate a wide range of construction projects including full building systems, hydropower unit rebuilds, and generator / turbine renovations.
• Provides oversight & support of inspection activities and inspection staff. This includes, but is not limited to, road and bridge construction and improvements, sidewalks, curb ramps, storm and sanitary sewers, water and electrical systems, traffic signal and street lighting systems.
• Responsible for performing constructability and quality control reviews during project design, studying plans and specifications for accuracy, checking for completeness and compliance with City ordinances and regulations.
• Deliver the most effective construction inspection and quality assurance program possible. Document issues that arise during the design or construction of the project that impact established processes, checklists, or other elements of the project delivery process.
• Oversee installation and upgrades of steel, concrete, and masonry systems; underground power, water, wastewater, stormwater, and communications winfrastructure.
• Supervise and inspect site work including paving, surveying, structural steel painting, and fish collectors or boating access improvements.
• Conduct pre-construction reviews of project plans and specifications to ensure compliance with contract requirements and applicable ordinances.
• Serve as the on-site authority with the ability to stop work due to safety concerns, procedural violations, or environmental risks (dust, fumes, hazardous materials, water contamination, etc.).
• Perform field engineering duties to support ongoing construction activities and schedule required inspections.
• Coordinate permitting efforts with external agencies including Ecology, DNR, Corps of Engineers, FERC, and various state and local jurisdictions.
• Respond to RFIs, Change Order Proposals (COPs), and Engineering Change Directives (ECDs) in accordance with contract documents.
• Administer construction contracts for recurring services such as roofing, pavement patching, fencing, and earthwork.
• Review and approve construction submittals and contract payments, ensuring completeness and compliance with contract specifications.
• Utilize field technology (laptop, survey equipment, cameras, testing devices) to prepare daily reports, track project progress, and compile as-built documentation.
• Provide daily oversight of contractor safety programs to ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to established safety standards.
• Gather and assess preliminary information for future construction projects and coordinate with internal work groups as needed.
• Communicate with a variety of department, engineering, outside organizations and others to coordinate work activities and to provide and receive technical information and assistance.
• Train and provide work direction to others as assigned.
• Advise and confer with the general public concerning problems as the result of projects adjacent to their property.

Qualifications

Requires graduation from high school and five years' of increasingly responsible experience in construction and inspection, or an associates' degree or equivalent in civil engineering and three years' of experience.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid Washington State driver's license at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Work includes indoor and outdoor environment; subject to driving to construction sites and working around congested traffic areas, working in adverse weather conditions and noise and fumes from equipment.

Position requires climbing and working in different types of terrain.

Knowledge & Skills

Desired Qualifications :

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and contract specifications.
• Knowledge of various inspection roles (public works, environmental services department, owner's representative, special instructions).
• Ability to do mathematical computations and an understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to use a computer and associated software.
• Understanding of construction inspection tools and survey equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of all construction trades and crafts.
• Ability to multitask and work for numerous project managers and engineers.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal codes and safety regulations including construction workplace hazards and hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of environmental practices and precautions (erosion and sediment control, ESA, fisheries, etc.).
• Knowledge of power utility operations, techniques, and practices.
• Ability to assign tasks, work independently, and make decisions.
• Ability to work independently in a variety of organizational situations with varying degrees of guidance.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Apply

Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

This is a competitive selection process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to the Supplemental Questions # 6-10 reviewed and scored by a committee of subject matter experts, as the Experience and Training Test. It is the responsibility of the applicants to adequately describe all pertinent experience and training. Please make sure you read the questions and provide complete informative answers, including your roles in the position and key activities. DO NOT respond with see resume in lieu of answering these questions; this will result in a failing score. Applicants who pass the test will be placed on an Eligible List for potential interview and hiring consideration.

Applicants who are eligible for veterans scoring criteria (Veterans Preference) MUST attach a copy of their DD-214 member copy 4 (proof of military discharge form) at time of application to be eligible for review for Veteran's Preference points.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and / or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

Communication from the City of Tacoma : We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.gov and / or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 before 4pm on the closing date of this posting.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police / Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage : For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage : For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage : For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave : City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick / vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans : Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation : Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement : All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling [phone].

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit : Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases : Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation : Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note : The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and / or revoked without notice.

Responses to supplemental questions must be original content created by the applicant using their own words. The use of online tools or resources to create responses, such as Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, etc.), Google, Bing, etc., or plagiarism in any form, is considered cheating and falsification of the application.I understand that any form of cheating or falsification will disqualify my application for further consideration.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING TEST : Questions #6-10 are the experience and training test that will be used to establish the eligibility list. These questions will be scored by subject matter experts who will not have access to any of your application materials, and will provide scores based solely upon your answers to the questions. Your answers must stand on their own merit. DO NOT RESPOND WITH "SEE RESUME" in lieu of answering this question, as raters will not have access to your resume or application and this will result in a score of 0 points and you will fail the test. Your score on the experience and training test will ONLY reflect your response to the questions asked.

Please indicate "Yes" that you have read and understand the instructions for questions #5-9.

Did you graduate from high school or do you have an equivalent education such as a GED?

Do you have increasingly responsible experience in construction and inspection?

• Less than 3 years
• At least 3 years but less than five years
• 5 or more years

Do you have an Associate's degree or equivalent in civil engineering and three years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering-related public works, utility construction, and inspection projects?

Describe your experience in detail, inspecting utility or construction projects.

Describe how you cultivate relationships with crews and contractors. Please share a specific example.

Please describe your experience in performing 30%, 60%, and 90% constructability reviews on capital projects.

Describe your experience writing construction and field reports.

Describe your experience in conflict resolution and provide an example.

Please provide specific information regarding how you learned about this job opening. Thank you, your feedback will be used to evaluate our success reaching the public and refine our methods for future job postings.

Please tell us how you learned about this job opening.

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