Join the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs as a Construction Project Coordinator Supervisor (CPC4) and apply your experience in capital project delivery to make a lasting impact in Olympia Central Office.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the work of CPC3-level project coordinators and other staff involved in all phases of capital projects.
- Provide expert consultations to the Office of Financial Management, the federal Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal partners on WDVA capital projects.
- Administer advance planning for capital construction and renovation projects.
- Prepare engineering estimates for newly developed scopes of work to support grant applications and state capital budget requests.
- Lead negotiations with contractors regarding project changes, analyze scope adjustments, cost impacts, and schedule modifications.
- Develop and maintain WDVA facilities maintenance processes to ensure consistent practices, compliance, and efficient use of resources across all four campuses and the cemeteries.
- Oversee and lead research and investigations.
- Serve as the agency expert in coordinating and planning facility and property usage for workspace across all WDVA divisions.
- And more!
Qualifications
Required
A combination of education and experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis. Experience must be relevant to the position.Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, building construction, or closely allied field.Six (6) years of progressive relevant professional experience in construction management, coordination of capital projects, facility management, or similar work involving oversight of large, complex infrastructure-related projects.Two (2) years of experience supervising staff.Knowledge of :Principles and practice of basic engineering concepts related to design of real property structures and systems;
Construction standards and practices;Construction scheduling;Cash flow projection;National and state building codes;Contract bid practices;Construction cost indices;Cost estimating principles and techniques;Cost control;Business planning and management science and construction disputes;Cost accounting of direct, indirect, standard, and overhead costs; andProductivity and value analysis.Ability to :Provide for the timely and accurate preparation of cost engineering services in an independent manner;
Coordinate with necessary department and division personnel;Maintain a system of estimating cost data to provide current and historical reference material;Provide cost control by utilizing modern procedures to effectively document disputes, evaluate construction schedules, apply the latest statutory, regulatory project types and management practices;Determine project management aspects, including staffing, personnel administration, payroll costs;Provide technical costing advice to the legal department in cases of arbitration and / or lawsuits;Provide long-range costs and / or escalation to the division and other state agencies.Experience working in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams.Preferred
Six (6) years of experience in real property construction as a cost estimator involving the preparation of cost estimates for major real property development.Certification as a cost engineer based on certification by a recognized national association.Application Process
A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.EEO and Benefits
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service. For further information, please contact recruiters@dva.wa.gov.
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation and includes health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
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