Capital Facilities Budget Administrator; WMS- Olympia

Overview

Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."

Job Title: Capital Facilities Budget Administrator (WMS
02)
Location: Olympia, WA. This position covers multiple locations. This position functions in an office setting and in Juvenile Rehabilitation Secure Facilities.

Closes: Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Salary: $82,829 - $103,536 Annually

This position is accountable for assuring the quality and professional soundness of funding, design, and renovation of all DCYF’s capital projects. In providing these professional services, this position works closely with agency leadership, finance, and Appointing Authorities. The incumbent is the primary user and agency expert in the State Capital Budgeting System (CBS) and is responsible for document preparation, prioritization, and budget preparation for all JR Capital Projects.

This position leads participation in Master Plans/Special Studies for all facilities and campuses, as well as the development of Major Projects and all Programmatic and Preservation Projects in the Ten-Year Capital Budget Plan. This position also represents DCYF in facility-related processes such as strategic planning for capacity studies and closure studies.

The Opportunity:

As the incumbent of this position, you will have full responsibility for all aspects of JR’s funding, design, construction/renovation of all state owned and leased facilities. Projects to support these facilities range in price from $20,000 (minor) to over $20,000,000 (major projects). This position is responsible for document preparation, prioritization, and budget preparation for all DCYF Capital Projects. This position leads DCYF’s participation in Master Plans/Special Studies for all facilities and campuses, as well as the development of Major Projects and all Preservation and Programmatic Projects in the Ten-Year Capital Budget Plan.

Some of what you will do:

• Work with DCYF leadership, Superintendents, Regional Administrators, OFM, Legislative Staffers, and DES.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of staff and clients who work in resident Juvenile Rehabilitation settings, on capital budget development, and on data analysis to provide leadership with the necessary information to make sound strategic and operational decisions.
• Ensure quality and professional soundness.
• Ensure policies and procedures are in alignment with the agency’s mission and vision.
• Partner with OFM, DES and DCYF leadership to coordinate the development of DCYF’s 10-year capital plan.
• Develop, scope, estimate costs and complete all required forms.
• Write the agency's capital budget request and input the data and submit the agency request through the statewide capital budget system (CBS).
• Work closely with supervisor and other staff to ensure close management of the agency’s capital budget.
• Develop, foster, and maintain positive relationships with OFM and Legislative capital staff.

• Five (5) years of experience in design, engineering, construction management, budgeting, cost estimating and administration.

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in budgeting, administration, design, engineering, or construction management AND Three (3) years of experience in design, engineering, construction management, budgeting, cost estimating and administration.

AND

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

Knowledge:

• Construction Management, design, cost estimating, budgeting or facilitating projects in the area of corrections or secure facilities would be a positive attribute.
• Extensive experience in the use of Washington State's CBS preferred.

Competencies:

• Excellent research and resource skills to obtain vital information for management of assigned programs.
• Provide clear and accurate reports for executive managers and provide recommendations.
• Assure appropriate and optimum use of the organization’s resources.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Meet deadlines and…