Senior Construction Manager - Engineer III

Join us as we build our construction management team! The Facilities Engineering and Science Section (FESS), within the Solid Waste Division (SWD) of King County, is recruiting for two (2) senior construction managers (Engineer III classification) in our new Construction and Asset Management Unit. This is your opportunity to shape the future of construction management in our division.

In your role as a senior construction manager (CM E III), you will be SWD’s owner’s rep, providing oversight and coordination between construction contractors, consultant construction management firms, engineering design firms, project managers, project engineers, and SWD stakeholders for quality project delivery. You will be involved in a wide variety of projects.

One of these positions will act as the construction manager lead for construction activities at Cedar Hills Regional Landfill (CHRLF), which is experiencing an explosion of concurrent construction over the next six years. This position will oversee a $30M construction management work order contract for all construction work s position will also oversee the site’s Stormwater and Traffic Control CM responsible for soil and erosion control compliance and traffic safety during this high‑paced period of construction on site.

The second position will act as the construction manager lead for $750K to $300M construction projects taking place at SWD’s eight Recycling and Transfer Stations (RTS). Through multiple construction management work order contracts, this position will oversee construction inspection, project documentation, construction compliance, and commissioning for projects that range from major equipment replacements, significant infrastructure repair by replacement, and the construction of two new RTS, as well as a new permanent facility.

Both positions will contribute to pre‑construction planning, utility coordination, constructability reviews, and permitting coordination.

This position performs work both remotely and on‑site.

The Facility Engineering and Science Section (FESS) is a critical member of the King County Solid Waste Division (SWD) team. Our engineers and scientists support a variety of large‑scale programs and projects within SWD. Key elements of the work performed by the CHRLF Unit include: the protection of human health and the environment; commitment to excellence in all work performed; engagement of all stakeholders to ensure equity and social justice within projects and programs;

and, commitment to providing a positive, meaningful, welcoming workplace environment for employees. To learn more about the SWD visit .aspx

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. In this role, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work.

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• Oversee multiple construction management work order contracts to implement a program of inspection, sampling, and testing of constructed materials, facilities, equipment, and machinery installed under the SWD construction contract.
• Review submittals and shop drawings for conformance with contract plans and specifications.
• Assist in contractual change order preparations and negotiations.
• Implement a program for commissioning of facilities and equipment, review and interpret engineering design drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with acceptable construction methods.
• Provide direction to junior construction managers for daily activities to meet project delivery goals.

• Progressively responsible construction management, construction inspection, or civil engineering experience which demonstrates knowledge of construction methods, ability to recognize deficiencies and omissions…