Project Engineers – I-405/SR167 Megaprogram (WMS 3)
These positions are open until filled. The first resume review will be conducted on October 10, 2019.
The Opportunity:
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking 3 experienced engineering professionals with exceptional leadership skills to serve as Project Engineers in one of the Project Offices on the I-405/SR 167 Megaprogram (offices in Renton or Bellevue). The I-405/SR 167 corridor is a multimodal transportation network that extends 40+ miles within three counties in the Puget Sound region. By joining this team, you would benefit from being part of a fully co-located, blended team with strong career growth opportunities as the I-405/SR 167 Megaprogram and its partners work to deliver $2.5 billion in funded projects on I-405/SR 167 corridor.
The Project Engineer (PE) directs and oversees the day-to-day management of professional and technical engineers, including consultants, to accomplish the goals and objectives of assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures. The PE will administer both Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build contracts for the I-405/SR 167 Megaprogram. The PE is also responsible for managing the delivery of projects from design through construction administration and project closeout (cradle to grave). This position will also provide day-to-day support.
These positions have a direct impact on the economic vitality of the I-405 and SR 167 corridors and communities and to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation solutions.
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This position will perform the following work:
- Certify that all WSDOT standards and policies were followed in development of engineering design, with a Washington state professional engineering stamp.
- Strategically plan the budget, schedule, and workforce necessary to deliver projects. Manage an office of professional and technical engineers, including WSDOT staff, summer interns, temporary employees, and engineering consultants.
- Ensure that all assigned projects are managed in accordance with WSDOT policy and procedures to meet the desired scope, schedule, budget, and documentation for the project.
- Ensure the projects are delivered in an environmentally responsible manner consistent with applicable laws.
- Report on the status of assigned projects to WSDOT Megaprogram and Statewide Executive management to support and improve the accountability of the WSDOT.
- Coordinate input and resolve conflicts with internal organizations, personnel, outside agencies, consultants, and the public.
- Responsible for creating success by working in partnership with citizens, media, elected officials, contractors and outside agencies to plan, build, maintain, and operate a safe and efficient transportation system.
- Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and development to subordinates.
- Investigate and help resolve contractual disputes and claims and make the right decision for assigned construction project.
- Collaborate and build effective working relationships both internally and externally.
- Work closely with the Engineering Manager and Communications to develop and implement community engagement.
- Foster safe working environments by ensuring employees are trained, use proper PPE, and follow safety protocols.
- Apply policies and standards to highway design projects ensuring projects are constructible in accordance with design requirements.
- Initiates personnel and staffing actions necessary to carry out program delivery.
- Provide staff guidance that promotes training and development for professional growth and upward mobility, employee safety, workforce diversity, and pride in ownership.
- Establish and communicate workforce development plans and set objectives and goals that support overall program strategies.
- Partner with outside agencies/consultants/public entities and internal departments regarding what provisions will be addressed and executing the resulting requirements in construction contracts.
- Provide direction and make timely, effective decisions to deliver assigned design and construction projects successfully.
- Perform other duties assigned.
A successful candidate for this position shall meet the following:
- Washington Professional Engineer (PE) License in Civil Engineering or another state in the US is required. (License holders from other states will be expected to obtain a WA state PE license within 6 months of employment).
- Experience applying engineering principles in solving complex transportation problems.
- Experience developing partnerships, leading teams, negotiating difficult issues and finding appropriate compromise.
- Strong communication skills.
- Valid Driver's license.
Desirable qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- At least four (4) years of experience delivering design and construction projects.
- Knowledge of FHWA processes and requirements related to delivering federally funded projects and making sure WSDOT meets their federal stewardship obligations
- Knowledge and experience in negotiating and settling change orders and potential claims.
- Knowledge and experience in coaching, mentoring, and managing employees.
- Knowledge and experience with FHWA, federal and state laws and statutory requirements relating to transportation project development and knowledge of State and local environmental regulations and permitting process.
- Design-build experience in design/RFP development and/or construction contract administration
Contact us:
For inquiries about this position, please contact Josefina Mutascu at MutascJ@wsdot.wa.gov . Please reference recruitment number 19DOT-NWR-1W024.