Some of What You’ll Enjoy Doing Includes:

• Lead, plan, organize, and oversee the work of the EAS Team to ensure effective operations and optimal use of resources.
• Supervise and support staff through performance management, professional development, and clear communication.
• Promote high standards of professionalism, ethics, and support for a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Ensure design and construction projects meet client expectations and are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with state laws and agency policies.
• Manage project delivery within established project management budgets.
• Develop and implement statewide public works policies, procedures, and guidance for project delivery methods and contracting.
• Create and maintain standards and agreements for architects, engineers, contractors, and other project partners.
• Investigate and resolve complaints related to project managers, consultants, and contractors, using negotiation and problem-solving.
• Prioritize and coordinate project assignments with client agencies while establishing goals and performance measures for project teams.
• Provide planning services and expert guidance to agencies, jurisdictions, and industry partners on public works laws, policies, and contracting requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Twelve (12) years of combined related education and/or experience. NOTE:
  • Qualifying experience would be in public works contracting construction, design, and/or capital construction project management.
  • Qualifying education would be in architecture, engineering, or closely allied field.
• Seasoned experience in the management of all phases of the state's capital construction program.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with engineers, architects, client agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  
• Skilled in negotiation and professional communication with senior leadership, regulatory officials, legislative staff, and media representatives.
• Capable of making critical decisions affecting the design and construction of a major portion of the state's capital construction program and the long-range strategic goals of the division.
• Knowledge of:
  • The strategic goals, mission, policies, and procedures of the Division and Department, and the role of state government in delivering public works programs.
    
  • Engineering and architectural project management principles, including planning, budgeting, design, construction, cost control, and public works contracting requirements.
    
  • Architectural design, building materials, construction methods, and capital budget processes related to planning and developing public facilities.

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization, or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

• Licensed as a professional architect or engineer in the state of Washington.
  
• Demonstrated experience with public works contracting, construction project planning, and advanced project management practices.
  
• Experience developing and managing budgets, including capital or program-level budget planning.
  
• Strong leadership and management capabilities, including personnel management and long-range strategic and operational planning.
  
• High level of technical knowledge in architecture, engineering, building systems, design, energy, construction technology, and familiarity with LEED™ objectives and sustainable building practices.
  
• Strong negotiation, mediation, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to work independently and build trusted professional relationships.
  
• Proficient in the use of computers, along with Microsoft PowerPoint, and Excel.

How to Apply: Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information