Senior Design & Construction Contracts Specialist - Architecture and Engineering

at  Sound Transit

SALARY RANGE IS $60K TO $140K, WITH A MIDPOINT OF $95K. NEW HIRES TYPICALLY RECEIVE BETWEEN MINIMUM AND MIDPOINT, HOWEVER, WE MAY GO SLIGHTLY HIGHER BASED ON EXPERIENCE, INTERNAL EQUITY AND MARKET.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Contract Management, Construction, or closely related field and four years of experience in procurement/contract services work, preferably with construction and alternative delivery related contracting experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work within multiple teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to lead internal and external division or agency initiatives.
• Ability to use independent judgment and creativity to resolve most contractual issues while performing all functions independently. Complex issues involving external departments, or the public, are resolved with support from the Supervisor.
• Extensive knowledge of the procurement and contracting methods listed above.
• Understand of the federal and state laws, rules and regulations for the procurement and administration of public works and architectural-engineering services for capital improvement projects.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

This professional class manages both procurement and contract administration related functions for architectural & engineering and construction services for Sound Transit’s capital improvement and expansion program. The class will analyze complex issues, provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations to design and construct Sound Transit’s capital projects. Procurement delivery methods typically utilized in this position include Design-Build, General Contractor/ Construction Manager (GC/CM), Request for Qualifications, Request for Proposals, Invitation for Bids, Small Works, Job Order Contracting (JOC) task orders, and Architectural & Engineering work orders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

OTHER DUTIES, MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Lead or assist with the creation or revision of contract documents, forms, processes, and procedures.
• Create or modify training materials and assist with the training of internal and external departments and stakeholders.
• Ensure internal database information is current, accurate, and updated in a timely manner.
• Create, prepare, review, and present reports as requested.
• Champions and models Sound Transit’s core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.