About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure that people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project. 

The Opportunity

WSDOT is eager to hire an experienced engineer to serve as Project Manager to direct activities that are necessary for the development of transportation safety, preservation, and improvement projects for WSDOT’s Northwest Region (NWR). As the Project Manager, the primary undertaking of this position is to deliver the assigned Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects within scope, schedule, and budget while developing the direct reports to become future leaders of WSDOT. The successful candidate appointed to the Project Manager position will have a high impact to WSDOT’s mission to provide and support safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation options to improve livable communities and economic vitality for people and businesses.
 
What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Project Manager will:

• Utilize available resources to manage the daily activities of assigned projects to ensure successful delivery and ensure deliverables meet current standards and guidelines. 
• Prepare and update project management plans, project schedules, design documentation files, environmental documentation, right of way plans, earned value charts, and other related project management activities. 
• Set up and monitor project schedule to ensure that project milestone dates are met.
• Monitor and manage Consultant and WSDOT expenditures, preliminary engineering funding, including providing funds aging. 
• Supervise and coach direct reports to maximize performance within their current roles and to prepare them for future roles. 
• Develop and deliver project related presentation to local service and business groups. 

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:

• Current driver’s license
• One (1) year of experience as a Transportation Engineer 2 or equivalent highway project design experience 
• Understanding of engineering principles. 
• Proficient knowledge and skillful application of project management practices. 
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a timely manner, with professional tone and delivery when interacting with consultants, local government and agency officials, and constituents. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite. 
• Ability to travel to various locations throughout the state. 
• Ability to traverse different terrain during all weather conditions to perform field reviews. 

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Professional Engineers License in Civil Engineering
• Three (3) years of increasing responsibilities in performing roadway design work. 
• Proficiency with Microstation for design, preparation of plans, and estimating. 
• Proficiency with InRoads for 2D and 3D design
• Project Management experience utilizing P6

Important Notes 

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid work options
• By issuance of proclamation, the Governor of Washington State mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is a condition of employment with WSDOT. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes, however, accommodations will be subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.
• The information provided on your application profile, any supplemental material attached to your application, and the responses to the supplemental questions will be used to determine qualifications for interview selection. Therefore, it is to your advantage that your application packet be completed in as much detail as possible. 
• The listed salary includes the Legislative approved King County Premium. 
• The recruiting efforts for this position may be extended beyond the displayed closing date for as long and until a sufficient candidate pool has been established. The Appointing Authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time thereafter. It is to your benefit to submit your application as soon as possible.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available to staff, including occasional telework for eligible positions.  
• Paid Leave – In addition to 10 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 paid vacation days per year!
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options, and free dental coverage! Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
• Tuition Assistance – Our employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.  

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

How to Apply 

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible. In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further details your qualifications, and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact information to be included in the “References” section of the online application for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, knowledge base, and job-related competencies.

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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Contact us: 

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Eric Saniatan, at SaniatE@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 22DOT-NWR-13032 in the subject line. 

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