Sr. Engineering Project Manager

Salary: $115,428.00 - $184,680.00 Annually

Location : Seattle, WA

Job Type: Regular/Full-time

Job Number: 650

Department: Engineering

Opening Date: 09/05/2024

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: NON

Anticipated Starting Salary: Between $127,540 - $150,048 depending on qualifications

Job Summary

The Sr. Engineering Project Manager provides managerial oversight of capital improvement projects, engineering design and construction management, to include supervision of the engineering involved in designing and constructing. Leads and manages projects integral to the business plans and initiatives of the NWSA.

Also leads and manages all aspects of highly complex projects and initiatives, which have high visibility and may be politically sensitive. Projects and initiatives may involve complex funding and permitting processes, involve multiple sponsors, and require complex inter-organizational coordination. This work includes evaluating, prioritizing, and coordinating with the business units.

Primary Functions

• Plans, directs, and coordinates the work of other Project Managers to accomplish projects. Coordinate project work with Project Managers and NWSA tenants.
• Oversees tenant improvement work, including review of requested work, review and approval of invoices, and coordination of construction activities as they impact NWSA and tenant operations to ensure construction completion and continued operation.
• Evaluates NWSA facilities, including marine structures and makes recommendations about the condition, use, and capacity of facilities and structures. Investigates, analyzes, and recommends solutions and methods of repair and correction in the maintenance and modification of facilities.
• Manages all aspects of highly complex projects and initiatives, which have high visibility and may be politically sensitive and is accountable for the delivery of projects consistent with defined scope and approved budget and schedule. Projects may involve complex funding and permitting processes, involve multiple sponsors, and require complex inter-organizational coordination.
• Ensures timely and accurate reporting. Prepares project status reports and develops project budget estimates and project schedules, as required. Requests and reviews corrective actions when projects deviate from engineering estimates, schedules, or contract documents. Monitor schedules and inspect the stage of completion of construction project work in progress and recommend partial and final payments to contractors.
• Provides effective communication to all levels of the organization, customers, port constituents, and other agencies. Prepares and presents actions to Commission.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field. A Washington Licensed Professional Engineer or Architect certification is required.

Eight (8) years of responsible experience in positions involving assignments in project management, engineering design, estimating, and construction management is required.

Client management, complex project assignments, diverse service experience is desirable. Preferred experience in the Port and/or Maritime industry in the design and project management of marine facilities, including cargo terminals, bulk cargo terminals and marine structures, etc.
Additional Requirements

The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of:

• Supervision of multi-dsiciplinary teams
• Site work and commercial & public works construction, experience in the management of multiple concurrent design/construction projects in the $500K to $100M range, including supervision of design and construction professionals.
• Project management principles, practices and procedures including cost estimating, budget management, and schedule management.
• Construction management principles, practices, and procedures.
• Engineering and architectural design principles, practices, and procedures.
• Federal, state, and local regulatory regulations, guidelines, and procedures as they relate to Port construction projects.
• Federal grant process and ability to address typical grant issues is preferred.

The ability to:

• Coordinate, manage, and lead multi-discipline teams in engineering, design, and construction.
• Manage multiple high complexity construction projects simultaneously.
• Interact with Commission, Executive staff, Facilities staff, Port and NWSA senior staff, and project sponsors to present and explain complex information.
• Maintain effective and cordial relationships with Port and NWSA staff, customers, stakeholders, and other government agencies.
• Function smoothly in a team-oriented environment.

This individual must demonstrate a caring customer service attitude, a strong commitment to operational excellence, and dedication to the organization's core values: Integrity & Transparency; Excellence; Adaptability; Stewardship; Teamwork & Partnerships; Health & Safety; and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. NWSA seeks candidates who will embrace and model these values both internally and externally, and who understand what it means to carry out these values in their everyday work. We value individuals who also bring an impeccable work ethic, honesty, and integrity, and who consistently exhibit enthusiasm, energy, and a drive to succeed.

In accordance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986, all persons offered employment must provide acceptable proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Proof will be required prior to employment.

The successful candidate must possess (or obtain within 30 days of employment) a valid driver's license. Candidate must be able to successfully complete a background investigation. Candidate must also be able to obtain/maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), which is a program managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Information on this program can be viewed here.

THE NORTHWEST SEAPORT ALLIANCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE.

As an employer of choice, the Northwest Seaport Alliance is proud to offer an excellent benefits package. This includes medical, prescription, vision and dental with no out-of-pocket premiums and full coverage for employee, spouse, and all eligible dependents. In addition, the NWSA also offers vacation, twelve paid holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave, paid parental leave, participation in the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and a NWSA-funded Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) account for out-of-pocket health related expenses for employees and their eligible dependents. The NWSA's benefits package is valued between 45%-55% of base salary.

01

Do you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of progressively responsible experience in positions involving assignments in project management, engineering design, estimating, and construction management do you have?

• 0 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

03

Do you have Washington Licensed Professional Engineer or Architect certification?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience in the Port and/or Maritime industry in the design and project management of marine facilities, including cargo terminals, bulk cargo terminals and marine structures, etc.?

• Yes
• No

05

If yes, briefly describe below. If no, enter N/A.

Required Question