Transit Construction Manager (8-Year Term)

Sound Transit; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

ORCA Card

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Sound Transit in Seattle seeks a seasoned construction program manager to lead, supervise, and coordinate contracts, consultants, and third-party agreements across assigned projects. You will support development processes, prepare contract documents, and ensure work meets scope, schedule, and budget.

The role involves reviewing constructability, managing safety and quality, overseeing schedules, change orders, and cost control, with emphasis on collaboration with stakeholders and achieving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field.
• Five years of experience in construction supervision, construction contract administration, or engineering project management.
• Experience in public works construction and alternative project delivery methods is desired.

Responsibilities

• Leads, coordinates, schedules, assigns, and inspects work activities of staff, consultants, and contractors; conducts site visits to observe conditions and safety.
• Manages construction contracts; budgets for contracts; monitors cost and cash flow; ensures completion within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Reviews constructability and bidability; checks plans/specs for conflicts; ensures documents are clear and well-coordinated.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Safety awareness

Schedule management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field

Job description

Sound Transit in Seattle seeks a seasoned construction program manager to lead, supervise, and coordinate contracts, consultants, and third-party agreements across assigned projects. You will support development processes, prepare contract documents, and ensure work meets scope, schedule, and budget.

The role involves reviewing constructability, managing safety and quality, overseeing schedules, change orders, and cost control, with emphasis on collaboration with stakeholders and achieving