Construction Project Coordinator

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world’s longest floating bridge, leads an award‑winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is seeking a Construction Project Coordinator 3 to fill a vacancy located in Tumwater, WA. This position will manage multiple concurrent facility improvement and preservation projects in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations, while applying applicable WSDOT policies and guidance. In this role, you will serve as the primary project team leader, providing oversight through all project phases, including planning, scoping, design, construction, and first‑year warranty period, and follow established project management processes from initiation through execution, monitoring, control, and closeout.

This position plays a key role in advancing excellent customer service, employee‑focused solutions, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while conducting business in alignment with WSDOT values of safety, people first, teamwork, professionalism, respect, and integrity. Our top candidate will demonstrate project leadership, effective communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to quality service and continuous improvement.

This position is required to occasionally perform field work outdoors, in inclement weather, in daytime or nighttime. This work requires traversing rough, steep, and uneven terrain; performing duties low to the ground or at ground level; standing for extended periods of time. Other exposure to hazards includes those commonly found at an active construction site, such as noise, limited visibility, air quality hazards such as dust, heavy construction equipment, materials, and chemicals.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Construction Project Coordinator 3 will:

• Develop, manage, and update the budget throughout all project phases.
• Confirm available funding and funding sources to implement and complete projects; monitor spending regularly; update expenditures and revise spending plans as necessary.
• Develop, manage, and update the schedule throughout all project phases.
• Identify optional methods for project delivery and cost‑benefit considerations for use of internal staff or external consultants.
• Develop project scope based on project assignment information.
• Lead and manage project scoping to clearly identify the problem, possible solutions, and delivery plan for review and approval by program delivery and program management.
• Lead and manage project team through all aspects of project construction.
• Coordinate and/or perform review and processing of contractor submittals, requests for information and contract change orders.
• Coordinate regular construction field observations.
• Schedule and manage regular status meetings, and coordinate specialty inspections.
• Monitor and manage project construction and status relative to budget and schedule and prepare written summary reports and analysis of construction.

To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required
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• Project Management Expertise: Experience in managing complex facility projects through planning, design, and construction while meeting schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated experience in building systems, codes, and construction standards, with the skill to evaluate design alternatives and constructability.
• Financial and Budget Management: Knowledge of developing, tracking, and managing project budgets and funding sources.
• Communication and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of working effectively with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and…