Location: Tumwater, WA
Closes: June 16th, 2024 at 11:55pm
This recruitment is for one (1) full-time, permanent, Construction Project Coordinator 3 position for Parks Development located in Tumwater, Washington. Working hours are generally Monday- Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm with the option to telework. The default assigned work location of all Parks positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. This position may require you to travel as needed to accomplish assignments.
As a construction project coordinator, your primary responsibilities include managing consultants through the design and construction phases of capital improvement projects. This critical role requires an experienced construction project coordinator with good communication skills and a working knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of architectural & engineering design, project management, and construction for project ranging from $250,000 to $5,000,000 . Our ideal candidate has an eye for detail and a heart for public service.
About the position:
This position reports to the Facilities Construction Project Coordinator 4 in the Facilities Management Team and directly supports the mission by providing facilities/project management services for proposed future capital projects. Additionally, this position coordinates, directs and reviews the development of contract documents, assessments, reports and studies by Architecture and Engineering (A&E) firms for park construction projects. Furthermore, this position provides construction management services and/or A&E construction management services for park construction projects. Lastly, this position develops cost estimates and cost analysis required for capital budget development and project costs.
If you're interested in a dynamic career that allows you to showcase your program management talents, please apply and become part of our dynamic team.
About Parks:
Want to join a great organization? The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest, most diverse-and most beautiful—parks systems in the country. With more than 120,000 acres, the system includes 124 developed parks, including 19 marine parks, 11 historical parks, 35 heritage sites, 13 interpretive centers and approximately 500 miles of long-distance recreation trails. Parks is staffed with nearly 1,000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees you'll find anywhere.

Required qualifications:
Qualified candidates will meet allof the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree* in architecture, engineering, construction management, landscape architecture, or closely related field,
• AND four (4) years of relevant professional experience
• AND three (3) years of experience in developing and preparing design & construction documents in the office of a licensed or registered architect or engineer. Experience managing architectural, site, and/or utility construction projects.

• Additional relevant experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A professional license/certification in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, or construction management.
• Knowledge of and experience in Asset Management and ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of state government and Parks rules and regulations.

How to apply:
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov.
You must attach in your application the following:

• 
  Letter of Interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
• Current resume.
• Three professional references.

**All requested materials must be submitted. Incomplete or late application materials will not be accepted. Failure to follow the application process may disqualify you from further consideration. **
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to the application questions. Answers will be verified, and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.
This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Once the listed positions are filled, this recruitment announcement may also be used to fill additional positions for up to sixty (60) days. For more information: https://wfse.org/
Diversity Policy Statement:
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is committed to creating an equitable, hospitable, appreciative, safe, and inclusive park environment – one that embraces the full spectrum of all community members' contributions. The Commission makes this commitment because:

• Diversity strengthens the workforce in competence and ability.
• Celebrating diversity appreciates and values individual differences.
• Diversity serves an increasingly heterogeneous society.
• Diversity helps ensure the relevance of a state park system, its mission, properties, and programs to the people of this state today and in the future; and
• Diversity is crucial to our ability to serve all citizens.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
For information about recruitment and the hiring process, please contact Wendy Vandel at Wendy.vandel@parks.wa.gov .