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 currently seeking to fill the Construction Engineering Manager vacancy located in Seattle, WA. This position is responsible for providing management oversight for the construction project teams that manage the SR 99 South Access Phase 2, SR 520/ I-5 Express Lane Connection project, and other various ongoing SR 99 projects. Reporting to the SR 520 and Alaskan Way Viaduct Program (AWV) Director of Construction, the position also provides direction to their staff and consultant teams on the development and implementation of policies and strategies to ensure the successful delivery of the projects. If you are interested in taking on the challenge of leading the teams that support the largest mega programs in WSDOT, we strongly encourage you to apply.
 
What to Expect

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

• Provide management and leadership oversight to the Project Office Teams (potentially two offices) each with engineering technicians, consultant staff, and 15-25 WSDOT engineers.
• Mentor and support the Project Office Team Managers (Project Engineers and Assistant Project Engineers) with personnel issues within the Project Office, working with SR 520 and AWV Program Management, and the Northwest Region HR Department. 
• Provide support and direction as necessary to ensure the Project Office Teams meet project goals, objectives, and deliverables.
• Ensure the Project Office Teams provide timely and accurate reporting of project status, progress, and project finance to Management and Executives.
• Provide any necessary assistance or guidance in working with local agencies and stakeholders to resolve any issues, negotiate permits, negotiate agreements, and changes.
• Meet with their counterparts in the City of Seattle, working on project issues that may arise between the contractors and the City of Seattle or between WSDOT and the City of Seattle. 

Qualifications

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

• Eight (8) years of professional civil engineering experience including managing highway and bridge, or civil projects and directing staff.
• Four (4) years of experience managing or supervising a diverse workforce of engineers and technicians on highway and bridge or heavy civil construction projects at the Project Engineer level.
• Professional registration as an engineer in the branch of civil engineering in the State of Washington.
• Current driver’s license.
• Ability to efficiently mentor and guide a multidiscipline staff of both WSDOT and consultants, and effectively respond to WSDOT Management, as well as the needs and concerns of other customers.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Experience working on large, complicated highway and bridge projects (both design-build and design-build delivery approaches)
• Ability to work with WSDOT’s Communications team, and if necessary, the media occasionally.
• A working knowledge of WSDOT’s mission, goals, objectives, highway engineering practices, technical procedures, and management processes and principles, including scope, schedule, and budget elements.
• An understanding of WSDOT policies, standards and procedures, and engineering principles necessary to facilitate decision-making.

Important Notes 

• 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.
• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is primarily in-person, but offers flexible/hybrid work options and alternate work schedules
• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County
• 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

• Paid Leave - In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 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 – Permanent 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-8W163 in the subject line. 

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