Field-Based Construction Project Coordinator

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Construction Project Coordinator position with the State of Washington’s Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) focuses on providing field oversight and contract administration for capital projects. You will serve as the Owner’s field representative, monitor construction, and ensure compliance with contract documents while coordinating with project managers, engineers, and contractors.

The role involves reviewing submittals, handling field change notices, tracking schedules and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in architecture, building construction, construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• 1 year of field oversight or public works contract administration experience; or equivalent substitutions per policy.
• Five years of progressively responsible field oversight/contract administration experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Owner’s field representative on assigned projects and monitor construction activities.
• Inspect construction to verify conformance with scope, drawings, and specifications.
• Review contract documents and interpret requirements with the design team.
• Identify field conditions needing clarification or modification and document recommendations.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and agency staff to resolve design and field issues.

Skills

Field oversight

Contract administration

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, building construction, construction management, engineering, or related field

Associate’s degree in building construction, construction management, engineering technology, or related field

Five years of progressively responsible construction experience

Tools

Survey instruments

Job description

The Construction Project Coordinator position with the State of Washington’s Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) focuses on providing field oversight and contract administration for capital projects. You will serve as the Owner’s field representative, monitor construction, and ensure compliance with contract documents while coordinating with project managers, engineers, and contractors.

The role involves reviewing submittals, handling field change notices, tracking schedules and