Salary: $106,293.76 – $135,219.80 Annually
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Career Service – Full Time
Job Number: 23-00629
Department: Facilities Management
Division: Facilities-Construction
Opening Date: 10/16/2023
Closing Date: 10/29/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
- Applications received by 10/22/23 will receive first consideration.
- The Construction Project Manager Supervisor will work in a hybrid environment appropriate to ongoing activities and supervisor duties, including in the field, office, or remote. A telework agreement will be developed upon start to outline specifics.
Position Summary
Why It’s a Great Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity for those interested in a unique, fast-paced environment that provides unique challenges and problems to solve on a day-to-day basis. You will be in the Facilities Management department but will be providing services to other departments in the County, including Parks’ outdoor recreation and providing opportunities for people to connect with nature. As a key member of our supervisory team, you will oversee a team of design and construction project managers working on all phases of construction project management from concept through execution. There are two supervisor openings, one will be focused on parks and the other on general government and judicial facilities. Overlap in duties across project types may occur. Construction project managers reporting to this position work on a wide array of complex projects in the office and field, and collaboration is key. You will supervise the team and work in partnership with other departments to develop and implement capital projects, solve emergencies, and strategize short and long-term solutions related to design and development. You will oversee workflow and processes, standards, policies, and procedures for the capital team.
Here are a few of the projects that you would be involved with: and
Why It’s a Great Department:
We have a collaborative culture that is inclusive at all levels. Each person feels a responsibility to help each other especially in learning new skills and abilities or helping to solve a problem. The work that we do as a department supports all County business and is appreciated by our tenants and leadership. Open communication and collaboration are expected and encouraged, working to be transparent in areas of improvement for ourselves, tenants, and to the public.
How to be Successful in the Role:
Bring in your strategic and problem-solving skills and guide your staff by using your strong program and project management skills. We are looking for a team player and great communicator who will work with consultants, contractors, elected officials, other jurisdictions, the general public, and across division and department boundaries. As a strategic leader with a proven track record and developed strong skills in capital planning, we need you to exhibit a solid technical understanding of park and trail development, engineering and permitting, contracting, budgets and the construction process for public work.
Your Future in this Role:
The department strives to make sure employees feel supported and experience job satisfaction by providing training and reviews. Leaders are also encouraged to pursue advanced certification under the Pierce County Leadership program and are offered other opportunities for professional growth and training.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
- Assist with the development and implementation of strategic direction and guidance to construction project managers work unit. Assist with the development of performance standards and measures for unit, individuals and project work team.
- Recommend and oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures for work unit.
- Serve as technical subject matter expert in assessing physical solutions to assigned project types.
- Assist in the development and preparation of the biennial capital improvement program requirements and budgets, to include project development, estimating costs, estimating budget requirements and initiating approval of projects.
- Act as project manager for programs with multiple dimensions, projects and complexity. Provide technical expertise and project management of highly visible, technically complex and politically sensitive projects.
- Provide technical expertise in the evaluation and analysis of complex, sensitive and political issues.
- Develop and maintain records and reporting systems per county, state, and federal guidelines, providing for proper quality control.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, construction management, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, project management, landscape architecture, business or public administration or closely related field from an accredited college or university; and,
- Five years of increasingly responsible experience directly related to the position, to include
- Two years of supervisory or lead experience.
- Additional education and experience which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification may substitute on a year for year basis.
- To be considered for this position you must include a cover letter and resume.
Preferred Qualifications
- Commercial vertical construction project management experience.
- Design and development of special use facilities such as parks, trails, and active transportation.
- Experience in CAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and other technical resources.
Special Requirement/Qualifications
- Ability to successfully complete and pass all required background investigations prior to employment including fingerprinting.
- Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s license, or the ability to obtain the license within 30 days of employment, or otherwise meet the travel requirements of the position.
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity please:
- Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting “APPLY” above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
- If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
- If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
- Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process, or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County’s needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?
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. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our , and a County Book Club.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That’s why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of and , , staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Our benefits:
Vacation (Annual Leave)
After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.
Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:
Vacation Accruals:
During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days
A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.
Military Leave:
Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.
Holidays:
Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows:
New Year’s Day – January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday – Third Monday in January
President’s Day – Third Monday in February
Memorial Day – Last Monday in May
Juneteenth – June 19
Independence Day – July 4
Labor Day – First Monday in September
Veteran’s Day – November 11
Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day – December 25
Personal Holidays:
Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.
Furlough:
Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 “furlough” days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.
Sick Leave:
Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.
Insurance Benefits:
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the website.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation:
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington’s Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security:
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Miscellaneous Benefits:
Please visit website for more information.
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To be considered applicants are asked to submit a cover letter highlighting how your experience/education meets the recruiting requirements of the position.Did you include a current cover letter and resume with your application?
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Please describe your highest level of education.
- Less than High School Diploma or GED
- High School Diploma or GED
- High School Diploma or GED + Some college or vocational school
- Associates Degree in an unrelated field
- Associates Degree in architecture, construction management, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, project management, landscape architecture, business or public administration or closely related field
- Bachelors Degree in an unrelated field
- Bachelors Degree in architecture, construction management, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, project management, landscape architecture, business or public administration or closely related field
- Masters Degree in an unrelated field
- Masters Degree in architecture, construction management, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, project management, landscape architecture, business or public administration or closely related field
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How many years of experience do you have performing complex planning, design/engineering, or construction project management work?
- None
- Some to less than 2 year
- 2 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 9 years
- 9 years or more
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How many years of supervisory or lead experience do you have?
- None
- Some to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 5 years
- 5 or more years
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How many years experience do you have in design, review and development of parks and trails?
- None
- Some to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
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How many years of experience do you have related to facility (building/remodel) design and facility construction coordination?
- None
- Some to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
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Provide three brief examples of recent projects you have managed. If you do not have experience in this area, type “N/A”.
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Summarize your experience in working with the general public or elected officials in the development of a project. If you do not have experience in this area, type “N/A”.
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After closely reviewing this job announcement, why do you believe you would be an outstanding candidate for this opportunity?
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