Transit Project Control Engineer III

Transit Project Control Engineer III

King County Metro Transit is looking for one (1) forward-thinking and detail-oriented Transit Project Control Engineer III to join a dynamic work group within the Capital Division. The Project Controls Engineer oversees contract and project administration services within the Project Controls Office (PCO) to ensure the success of Metro's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). PCO currently consists of 18 team members supporting customers both inside and outside the Division. PCO includes two (2) sub-work groups, Contract Administration Services which focuses on administering contracts, and Project Administration Services which focuses on the development of project schedules and related work.

Metro's CIP aligns with our long game to leverage the power of public transit to build healthier, more equitable, a thriving economy, and a sustainable environment. Come join Metro and move forward this blueprint as a Project Controls Engineer!

Recruitment Information: This recruitment will be used to fill one Career Service vacancy. In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Career Service, Special Duty Assignment, or term-limited temporary vacancies that may occur in this classification and workgroup within the Capital Division. The eligibility pool will be retained for 12 months from the time it is established and may be extended or used at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Who may apply: We are only accepting applications from current King County Employees. Please refer to the "Supplemental Information" section of this job bulletin for the required application materials. Questions? If you have questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact Kam Kaur, Talent Advisor at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Job Duties

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles (ESJ) that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As a Transit Project Control Engineer III, you will:

• Provide support and technical assistance to team members performing project and/or contract administration services, including ensuring timely completion of assignments and tasks consistent with contract terms and department and county procedures and policies.
• Develop, maintain, and closeout project schedules utilizing standardized templates consistent with established standard works, policies, and procedures.
• Create, maintain, and track various elements of a project schedule (e.g., Costs: Estimates & Actuals, Project Activity Completion, internal resource identification & usage, Risk Register, Lessons Learned, etc.).
• Monitor and update Estimate-At-Completion (EACs) throughout the life of the project for reporting purposes.
• Facilitate the gathering of resource estimates from the project team utilizing a tool created for that purpose, review data with the Project Manager or designee, and load into in project schedules.
• Attend project team meetings as a core member to facilitate schedule updates, seek clarification and report out (either Power Bl and/or dashboard as required).
• Review and furnish comments on work order scopes, Level-of-Effort (LOE), etc. for compliance with relative contract scope of work.
• Maintain and update various trackers and/or logs (Comprehensive Project Management Tool, correspondence, submittals, request for information, change orders and amendments, field directives, etc.).
• Monitor and track contingency status. Provide various status reports on program or project costs. Analyze costs and forecast changes on assigned projects.
• Monitor and report project and initiative progress with spending and other reported data to project team members and leadership, as requested.
• Prepare cost and schedule analysis reports for program/projects as assigned.
• Prepare cashflow analysis reports for programs/projects. Participate in the analysis of such reports and prepare relevant documentation as requested.
• Participate in discussions at team and unit meetings on various Equity and Social Justice topics.
• Participate in the creation or revision of Standard Process documentation from inception to completion and serve as a Point of Contact to both section and Capital colleagues.
• Review contract documents including change orders, amendments, and invoices to ensure compliance with County policies, procedures, and processes.
• Compile, research, assemble and manage project data using SharePoint, Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Perform other contract and project administration duties or special projects as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

We are looking for candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in public works, contracting, construction cost and/or scheduling and a Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration or closely related field, OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the work.
• Knowledge of project control techniques and principles.
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical individuals on project controls topics.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with competing priorities while providing technical assistance to team members.
• Excellent writing, verbal communication, and research skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite such as Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Bluebeam and SharePoint
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with peers along with external and internal customers.
• Ability to gather and analyze data, organize, and present data or information to a varied audience.

The most competitive candidates will also meet these desired qualifications:

• Three years of experience in capital contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to apply excellent customer service skills both orally and in writing, including the ability to provide professional and courteous service.
• Working experience or familiarity with cost/scheduling software packages including the ability to combine schedules for interdependent projects.
• Ability to consistently manage a multitude of projects and deadlines.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Valid Washington State driver's license (or ability to obtain Washington State driver's license upon hire) or alternate ability to travel to off-site locations.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact Kam Kaur, Talent Advisor at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Required Application Materials:

• Submit an online application through our careers site. Update your application with all relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more if necessary), including detailed job duties, dates of employment, and clear explanations for reasons for leaving.
• Attach a resume.
• Thoroughly respond to all required Supplemental Questions within the application.

Selection Process: Applications and required documents will be reviewed for clarity, thoroughness, competitiveness, and writing skills. Your application must confirm and support your answers to the supplemental questions and any experience mentioned in your resume. If responses cannot be validated within your application, or if applications are missing the required materials listed in this job announcement, candidates may be removed from consideration.

The most competitive candidates may be asked to participate in one or more panel interviews. Final scores may be weighted to consider overall application materials, relevant experience, and interview scores. Offers and start dates will be finalized after completing any required pre-employment screenings, such as reference checks and/or internal record reviews.

Work Schedule: Our regular business hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. However, work outside of these hours may occasionally be required. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and therefore, is not eligible for overtime pay. We may also consider flexible hours.

Work Location: The main work site associated with these positions is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St, Seattle WA 98104. This is a hybrid role, requiring a combination of remote and onsite work at various King County facilities. Employees are currently expected to work onsite 2 days per week. A County-issued laptop will be provided, and employees must maintain a dedicated workspace with reliable internet access to perform their duties efficiently and remain accessible during scheduled work hours.

Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a county worksite.

Union Representation: The position is represented by Technical Employees Association (TEA). Class Code: Transit Project Control Engineer III 718702