Project Manager

Project Manager
(Construction Project Coordinator 3) Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | HYBRID
NOTE: The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This position will operate in a hybrid work setting, with the requirement to come into the office and travel to project sites as needed.
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. .

The Facility Professional Services (FPS) Division provides professional public works project management, energy efficiency and facility planning services to effectively meet the needs of its customers in support of their service to Washington.

About the Opportunity:
In this role within the Planning and Project Delivery (PPD) Program at DES Facility Professional Services division, you will manage the planning, design, and construction of complex, multidisciplinary facility improvement projects. Youll support senior-level staff and the PPD Program Manager while working closely with internal DES teams, client agencies, and divisional DES leadership to develop scopes of work, project schedules, design, cost estimates and construction administration. Your responsibilities will include coordinating and overseeing architectural and engineering design efforts, producing and reviewing detailed plans, studies, and reports, and monitoring project progress from initiation through closeout. Youll also provide technical guidance to a team of architects, engineers, project coordinators, facilities planners, and analysts, as well as potentially lead private consulting teams. A strong understanding of architecture, engineering, construction management, and public works laws is essential to ensure compliance with state codes, industry standards, and successful project delivery across the State Capitol Campus and other DES-managed properties. Some of What Youll Enjoy Doing Includes:

• Perform routine and periodic site visits to inspect buildings and facilities, and assist with punch lists, construction claims, and project closeouts.
• Support other project managers with inspections, issue resolution, and site visits as needed.
• Develop, review, and monitor scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates for capital and minor works projects.
• Oversee all phases of project delivery, including planning, budgeting, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Provide guidance to consultants and contractors on scopes, schedules, and cost management.
• Monitor project budgets and ensure expenditures stay within approved limits.
• Review and approve invoices, contract amendments, change orders, and field authorizations.
• Create and maintain communication plans, coordinating with internal teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to the Long-Range Planning team in developing comprehensive asset-level business and operational spending plans.
• Ensure alignment and compliance of all planning efforts with the Master Plan, 10-Year Capital Plan, and other strategic implementation plans.
• Attend and contribute to agency and public meetings, prepare presentation materials, collaborate with internal teams, and foster positive relationships with officials, stakeholders, and the public.
• Other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with major study in architecture, engineering, or construction management from an accredited institution. NOTE : Qualifying related experience (as described in the next bullet point) may substitute this education requirement, year-for-year.
• Four (4) years of professional experience in architecture, engineering design, or facility construction.
• Comprehensive knowledge of architectural/engineering design, project and construction management, cost estimating, public procurement methods, and applicable codes, laws, and regulations.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and customer service skills, along with proficiency in standard business software tools.
• Ability to efficiently use spreadsheets, scheduling, e-mail, and word processing software.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments, take responsibility for projects, think strategically, communicate effectively, and manage multidisciplinary teams and staff.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across DES divisions, with external stakeholders, and the public while applying policies and developing effective plans and tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in capital budget development, implementation, and adherence to OFM budget processes.
• Skills in comprehensive planning, including capital improvement, maintenance, operational, and financial strategies.
• Knowledge in environmental regulations, SEPA, historic preservation, LEED/Net-Zero principles, and federal/state construction codes and policies.
• Proficiency in project documentation management, QA/QC reviews, constructability assessments, and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, CMMS technologies, database management, procurement rules, and construction claim resolution techniques.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization, or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

How to Apply:
Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click Apply at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• A current resume , detailing experience, and education
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information

Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).

Please Note: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the duties summary section of the online application. Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.

Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into The Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact George Deguzman via email at ... . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or ....

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