Project Manager/Project Engineer (WMS3)

About WSDOTWashington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure 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 OpportunityWSDOT is currently seeking a Project Engineer to provide leadership, management, and engineering oversight to the Port Angeles Project Engineering Office that is responsible for the delivery of design and construction projects. Leading and managing a field office of approximately 25-30 engineers and technicians, the Project Engineer ensures that the best technical standards and cost-effective designs are incorporated into construction contracts and that construction contracts are administered to the expected quality, safety, and stewardship standards. This position provides staff a balanced workplace, which promotes training and development for professional growth and upward mobility, employee safety, workforce diversity, and pride in ownership.This position directly supports the agency strategic plan and goal areas of 1) Workforce Development, by providing staff a workplace that supports and promotes training and development for professional growth and upward mobility; 2) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, by creating, influencing, and fostering a physically and psychologically safe workplace where all employees feel that they belong; and 3) Resilience, by ensuring, through effective management controls and adherence to WSDOT policies, that delivery of project activities for the Olympic Region are administered to the expected quality, safety, and stewardship standards to support Washington’s long-term resilience.What to ExpectAmong the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Project Engineer will:• Provide leadership, management, and professional engineering oversight to an engineering field office responsible for the delivery of design and construction projects which are expected to be on schedule, within budget, with appropriate QA/QC to ensure deliverables are constructable and maintainable.• Accurately apply policy and standards to highway design and construction projects and complete safely, on time, and within budget.• Collaborate and build effective working relationships, internally and externally, to accomplish organizational goals.• Be responsible for deliverables pertaining to design documents and contract documentation, materials certifications, environmental compliance, change order management, EEO/GOA compliance, final records, and contract reporting.• Work in partnership with citizens, media, elected officials, contractors, and outside agencies to plan, build, maintain, and operate a safe and efficient transportation system; coordinate input and resolves conflicts with internal organizations, personnel, outside agencies, consultants, and the public.• Be responsible for personnel issues relating to proper staffing levels, leave and travel approval, and actions pertaining to corrective action, discipline, and grievances; recommend employee hiring selections and formal personnel actions to the appointing authority.Role includes periodic visits to active heavy civil construction sites and requires knowledge of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and site-specific hazard awareness through pre-activity safety planning.QualificationsTo be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:• Licensed by the State of Washington State as a professional engineer, or be licensed as a professional engineer in another state and be able to obtain licensure in Washington State within six (6) months of employment.• Strong engineering background.• Experience managing construction contracts.• Supervisory experience.• Possession of an unrestricted valid driver’s license to operate vehicles in Washington State• Excellent knowledge of transportation design and construction principles and practices, contracting methods and procedures, stewardship agreement, and program (budget, schedule, environmental, quality, etc.) accountability.• Strong skills in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall program strategy/results; monitoring, measuring performance, and making necessary course corrections to the same.• Excellent skills in effective communication with employees, peers, superiors, and the public. The ability to evaluate, coordinate, and respond to customers.• Skills to make timely, effective decisions in the best interest of the department.• A strong working knowledge of principles of management.It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience as a licensed professional engineer in construction or design of highways, bridges, and related structures.• Four (4) years of demonstrated and progressively responsible managerial/supervisory experience in managing a diverse workforce.• To review the full Position Description, don't hesitate to contact the recruiter in the Contact Us section of this posting.Important Notes• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.• Travel is an expectation of the position and may be required on a regular, sporadic, or as needed basis. Travel is typically to perform site/field visits, attend an off-site meeting, meet with stakeholders, or attend training. Frequent travel of less than 70 miles round trip.• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.• This position requires a Professional Engineers License issued by the State of Washington. License holders from other states will be expected to obtain a WA State PE license within six (6) months of appointment.• 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. However, the first review of applications will be conducted August 26, 2024. 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.Why WSDOT• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!• 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.• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?How to ApplyApplications 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 explains your qualifications, and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.• Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in, or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.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. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.Contact UsFor inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Alyssa Nastasi, at alyssa.nastasi@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 24DOT-OR-3W013e in the subject line.