Project Manager I, Engineering

This position is responsible for the managerial oversight on capital improvement projects, engineering design and construction management to include supervision of the engineering involved in designing and constructing facilities in and around the Port.  This includes responsibility for conceptual design, preparation of plans specifications and cost estimating; coordination with other departments, consulting engineers, agencies, and prospective customers; and performance of inspection and project engineering duties.  Projects involve buildings, site development, waterfront structures, railroads and utilities.

• Oversees the preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for Small Works Roster or smaller capital projects.
• Coordinates and acts as liaison engineer with consulting engineers on the design of smaller construction projects, including defining design parameters and reviewing studies and technical reports.
• Investigates, analyzes and recommends solutions and methods of repair and correction in the maintenance and modification of facilities.  Coordinates construction activities as they impact Port and tenant operations to ensure construction completion and continued operations.
• Prepares project status reports and develop project budget estimates, as required.  Requests and reviews corrective actions when projects deviate from engineering estimates and contract documents.
• Reviews submittals required by the contract documents and manages the submittal process. Coordinates and directs field inspectors. Leads and participates in periodic construction meetings. Conducts job observation trips.
• Checks progress documents submitted by consultants. Coordinates comment inclusion into the contract documents. Hold submittal review meetings.
• Monitors schedules and inspects the completion of construction project work in progress, and recommends partial and final payments to contractors.

The position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field. 
 
Previous job experience required is a minimum of two (2) years of responsible experience involving assignments in inspecting, drafting, engineering and estimating.  Experience using electronic CPM software such as MS Project or Primavera is desirable.
 
Experience must also demonstrate skills in leadership, independent project management, and accurate construction cost estimating, construction management, clear and concise specification writing, coordination and management of multi-discipline engineering teams and consultants.
 
Preferred experience includes work in the Port and/or Maritime industry in the design and project management of marine facilities, including; cargo terminals, docks, piers, wharfs, bulk cargo terminals and marine structures.

The successful candidate is capable of reviewing and understanding the development of plans and specifications and preparing boiler plate specifications.  Knowledge of in the areas of management, basic design concepts, basic structures, and building and design codes such as civil, mechanical, electrical and marine is required. The individual should possess knowledge of engineering and/or architectural design principles, practices, and procedures, and the ability to understand federal, state, and local regulatory regulations, guidelines, and procedures as they relate to construction projects.  Experience with federal grant process and ability to address typical grant issues and the ability to learn Port operations and understanding of inter-department, staff and Port functionality is required.
 
Individuals must possess proven effective communication skills, both written and verbal, including presentation skills, and advanced research and analysis skills.  The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker skilled in recognizing and responding to institutional political climate requirements.  Must possess the ability to function smoothly in a team oriented environment.  Must be proficient with computer systems and programs, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications, and the ability to learn various Port computer applications. Excellent technical, mathematical, common sense, organizational and time management skills are required.
 
Ideal candidates will have the developed ability to perceive problems in advance and to develop likely solutions.  The ability to recognize the value of applied effort, to debate and to write effectively is required as well as having the ability to be flexible, to prioritize work, be independent, to follow projects through to completion, deal with conflict, and to coordinate disparate interests is also required.
 
This individual must demonstrate a caring customer service attitude, a strong commitment to operational excellence and be able to display behaviors and a commitment to the organization's core values.  We value an individual who also brings an impeccable work ethic, is honest and models a high level of integrity.  The Port of Tacoma wants candidates who display enthusiasm, energy and a drive to succeed.  Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer the organization's culture is built on the following values: Integrity, Customer Service, Competitive Spirit, Courage, Sustainability and Collaboration.  The Port seeks candidates who can align and model these values both internally and externally and understand what it means to carry out these values in their everyday work.