Infrastructure Program Manager – Public Works

State of Washington

Olympia (WA)

Remote

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance benefits

Retirement and deferred compensation

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Washington State Department of Commerce's Local Government Division seeks a Project Manager (COM 3) to provide professional financial and technical assistance to Washington communities and to implement the Public Works Board's annual workplan.

The role develops, negotiates, and monitors complex contracts, guides project milestones, and maintains CMS data, while collaborating with local governments, tribes, and partners statewide. Travel within Washington and remote work options are possible.

Qualifications

Five years of combined experience and/or education as described below.
Education post High School or equivalent may be substituted year for year for experience.
Experience in one or more of the following: Federal or state infrastructure financing; Grant or loan administration; Contract management; Project management; Public works; Communication.
Examples of how to qualify: Five years of experience; Four years of experience and one year of education; etc.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications: Experience working with policy boards; Experience collaborating with stakeholders; Proficient in databases and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Applies federal/state laws, regulations, and board directives as appropriate.
Develops, negotiates, and monitors the technical aspects of complex contracts between PWB and recipients of funding.
Monitors contractor compliance with technical aspects of complex contracts and communicates these requirements to contractors and subcontractors as necessary.
Identifies and resolves programmatic, scope of work, or funding condition conflicts and facilitates resolution within state and federal regulations.
Ensures implementation of all contractor deliverables and Public Works Board requirements are met in a timely manner.
Resolves discrepancies or issues during contract period at the lowest level and escalates as appropriate.
Monitors project milestones to ensure successful completion of construction, repair, and restoration of facilities.
Guides contractors through PWB processes, including forms, contracting and amendments, project completion, and loan repayments.
Maintains accurate data in CMS and other systems.
Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with government, business, industry, and community organizations.