Senior Project Manager - Real Property (Term-Limited Employment)

SoundTransit; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Sound Transit is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Real Property in Seattle to lead complex relocation, acquisition, and property management initiatives. The role directs staff and consultants, oversees schedule and budget, and ensures compliance with policies and regulations across multiple projects.

The position is term-limited for 5 years and offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, PTO, and tuition reimbursement, reflecting Sound Transit’s commitment to

Qualifications

• Senior Project Manager - Real Property to direct and mentor staff and consultants.
• Manages schedule, budget, and interface with project controls.
• Ensures compliance with Sound Transit policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Directs, guides, and supports relocation and acquisition for Sound Transit projects.
• Manages scope, quality, schedule, costs, personnel, consultants/contractors, contract documents, and communications; oversees contractors and ensures contract compliance.

Job description

Salary range is $81k to $176k, with a midpoint of $122k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a - 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b - up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance discount.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

This is a Term-Limited position with an anticipated duration of 5 years.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Senior Project Manager - Real Property role relies on creative problem solving, collaboration, and complex project management skills to direct, guide, and mentor staff and consultants in a variety of complex duties in assigned area of responsibility in support of Sound Transit's (ST) real property program including property appraisal, acquisition, relocation, surplus property sales, and related activities and services; monitors the management of schedule, budget, and interface with project controls; monitors and supervises assigned consultants hired to carry out tasks and provide advanced technical support, analysis, and leadership to staff and consultants regarding real estate on various assigned projects; counsels project managers on alternative ways to achieve real estate objectives; ensures projects are delivered within time and budget constraints and in full compliance with ST, local, state, and federal policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and resolves conflicts and problems that occur as a result of property acquisitions projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directs, guides, and supports the work of project managers in relocation and acquisition functions for Sound Transit projects as required by the Uniform Relocation Act. Provides guidance and oversight for the calculation and dissemination of relocation benefits and information to property owners displaced by Sound Transit projects.
• Leads and directs essential management activities for assigned projects, including management of scope, quality, schedule, costs, personnel, consultants/contractors, contract documents, and communications; and oversees contractors and assures contract compliance on assigned projects.
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