Salary

$80,350.40 - $101,878.40 Annually

Location

Seattle, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number

2024SW22343

Department

MTD - Metro Transit

Division

Capital

Opening Date

09/04/2024

Closing Date

9/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

W2 : TEA-MTD-Capital Div-Staff

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Summary

King County Metro Transit is hiring forward-thinking and detail-oriented Project Control Specialist (Project Control Engineer I) to join a dynamic work group within the Capital Division. The Project Control Engineer I plays an important role in providing contract and project administration services within the Project Controls Office to ensure the success of Metro's Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

Metro's CIP aligns with our long game to leverage the power of public transit to build healthier, more equitable, a thriving economy, and a sustainable environment. Come join Metro and move forward this blueprint as a Project Control Engineer.

This recruitment will be used to fill 1 Career Service position. In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Career Service vacancies that may occur in this classification within this workgroup. The eligibility pool will be retained for 12 months from the date of posting and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Job Duties

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role you will apply equity and social justice principles to all aspects of the work. You will:

• Review and analyze invoices to ensure compliance with contract terms, standard work, and policies. Process payments, including packaging, routing, and tracking required documents for approval. DocuSign is used to secure required approvals per established Capital Division Sub-Delegation of Signature Authority.
• Gather and maintain required data for assigned contracts in the contractor payment system within Metro Transit's Capital Management Reporting System (CMRS).
• Conduct compliance review, draft, and route work order agreements, change orders, and amendments, including supporting documentation for approval.
• Maintain and update various logs (submittals, request for information, change orders and amendments, etc.).
• Prepare closeout documentation or checklists as required by contract, policies, or regulatory requirements. Secure lien releases. Coordinate with state agencies for outstanding closeout documentation.
• Create requisitions (utilizing Oracle EBS) receipts and respond to internal and external inquiries for payment information.
• Assist in the preparation of regular or ad hoc reporting.
• Responsible for inputting data into the standardized template (MS Project) used for capital projects.
• Furnish input on existing or assist with the development of new standard works and processes for the workgroup.
• Participate in discussions at team and unit meetings on various Equity and Social Justice topics.
• Perform other contract and project administration duties and related tasks as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

We are looking for candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:

• One year of experience performing contract administration, project administration, or project controls duties in an architecture/engineering/planning setting or construction setting.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to complete tasks or assignments within specified deadlines.
• Ability to work well and respectfully within a diverse team and establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from different various positions, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors that include fairness, respect, inclusiveness, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite such as Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Valid Washington State driver's license (or ability to obtain Washington State driver's license upon hire) or ability to travel to off-site locations as needed.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or closely related field OR any equivalent combination of experience and education listed above which provides the applicant with the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform the work will be considered.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certificate(s) or certification(s) in public works procurement, contracts administration, project controls and/or program management.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Project and Power Bl.
• Experience working with State and Federal grants, including reporting and recordkeeping.
• Experience working for a contractor or working on a construction site.
• Experience working for an Architecture, Engineering, or Planning Consulting firm preparing designs, administering contracts, or preparing schedules.
• Experience using Oracle EBS (iProcurement), or similar software.

Supplemental Information

Required Application Materials

1. An online employment application
2. Resume
3. Answers to all supplemental questions

Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Final offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks and/or file review.

Work Location
The work associated with this position will be hybrid with a combination of teleworking and onsite work as needed. The office location is at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA). Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Work Schedule
The work week is normally 40 hours, Monday through Friday. Alternative work schedules may be possible. This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and therefore is eligible for overtime pay.

Union Membership: Technical Employees' Association (TEA)

Job Code: 718502

To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact: Sianna Weicuss, sweicuss@kingcounty.gov

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our " True North ", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

The Executive Branch includes employees in the Executive branch, the Assessor's Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff's Office, and the Executive Office. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.