(1) Project Manager – Permitting & Regulatory Compliance (West Seattle Link Extension)

(2) Project Manager – Permitting & Regulatory Compliance (Stride BRT)

These positions are term-limited positions, duration of term is expected to last 5 years. For an explanation of what a term-limited position is, please click here.

What Will You Do

Under general direction, manages, administers, and leads permit and regulatory compliance efforts within Sound Transit’s regional transit network. This position develops, executes, and manages permitting strategies and regulatory compliance to ensure Sound Transit capital projects.

These positions will demonstrate independent decision-making and discretion in developing solutions to complex regulatory challenges, manages and resolves challenges with regulatory stakeholders, project teams, internal staff, and contractors; and possesses excellent communication.

What We Offer

Salary range is $65k to $150k, with a midpoint of $105k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

What You can Expect in a Permit Project Manager Role at Sound Transit

• You'll interface with Governmental Project Partners as the single point of contact in permitting/regulatory issues within an assigned area.
• You'll be part of the Sound Transit team that reviews final design plans for regulatory compliance.
• You'll manage the work of and be supported by a team of consultants tasked with developing and revision of permit applications.
• With the support of the final design and project management team, you'll lead permitting discussions with Governmental Project Partners.
• You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team of permitting specialists working on either the Ballard Link or West Seattle Link Extension Project(s), and STride.
• Working with Sound Transit's Construction Management team, you'll manage post-issuance submittals during construction, including revisions, RFIs, material submittals, etc.

About You

• You have an educational background in Construction Management, Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, or closely related field.
• You also have at least four years of experience providing technical support in the oversight and management of complex regulatory processes in construction, land use, public works, and environmental regulatory compliance.
• Also, an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. 

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Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a hybrid office and field environment.
• As part of their job duties persons in this position are expected to visit active construction sites and may encounter jobsite hazards that may require them to climb, kneel, travel across uneven surfaces, etc., to access areas of interest. Travel to/from these jobsites may or may not be reachable by the local transit network.
• This position may also be subject to carrying and lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required. 

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.