WSDOT is seeking two dynamic and strategic leaders to lead construction and design & development activities across the Eastern Region (ER). These positions play a critical role in achieving the agency’s two-year, six-year, and 20-year transportation plans.
Requirements
- A strong background in project construction and/or project design & project development.
- Demonstrated competency in civil engineering construction and/or design & development, with specialized knowledge in highway and bridge design, WSDOT design standards, PS&E processes, and federally funded project delivery requirements.
- Ability to analyze and resolve complex design, construction, and delivery challenges while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in organizing, planning, and managing large-scale project construction and/or design & development programs, balancing efficiency in use of staff, budget, and resources.
- Ability to review and evaluate complex technical documents, interpret rules, policies, and directives, and apply sound judgment in decision-making.
- Competence in using standard PC desktop applications to store, retrieve, analyze, and produce information.
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or licensed as a PE in another state with the ability to obtain licensure in Washington State within six (6) months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Plan, lead, strategize, organize, and control the construction and design & development work performed by the organization.
- Provide leadership for all engineering activities.
- Coach, mentor, and guide the managers of the offices engaged in Construction and Design & Development, including the Project Engineering Office, Design Plans, Environmental, Utilities, Lab and Traffic offices in the ER.
- Ensure that proper documentation is processed and appropriately submitted for all design decisions in accordance with WSDOT policy and procedures.
- Ensure all construction documentation is processed and appropriately submitted for all projects in accordance with WSDOT policy and procedures.
- Coordinate activities that are involved in the development and delivery of Eastern Region projects.
- Develop and implement strategies for safety throughout the organization, and facilitate safety to the travelling public, State and contractor workforce.
Other
- Assure appropriate and optimum use of the organization's resources and enhance the effectiveness of employees through timely appraisal and professional development opportunities.
- Act for the ARA in their respective area in their absence.
- Recommend and review region policy and serve on statewide task force or steering teams to develop recommendations for agency policies and procedures.
- Represent WSDOT on various committees, city, county meetings, task forces and other agencies and citizen groups.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and evaluate staff, fostering a collaborative and engaged work environment.
