Hybrid Contracts Manager presso King County, WA
King County, WA · Seattle, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid
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About the Department
This recruitment aims to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position with an anticipated duration of up to 2 years. If the position is filled by a King County employee who has successfully completed their initial probation, they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment.
King County Wastewater Treatment Division’s mission is to protect public health and the environment by collecting and cleaning wastewater while recovering valuable resources for a thriving Puget Sound region. We manage one of the largest wastewater treatment systems in the nation for nearly 2 million people. Our diverse organization of more than 1,000 employees is committed to being at the forefront of environmental sustainability while delivering strong value to public dollars and outstanding and equitable service to our customers. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a highly collaborative and dynamic workplace, join us in creating clean water for the people who live, work, and play in King County – now and for generations to come. You can find more information about WTD in our 2025 Community Report.
About the Role:
The Contracts Manager will be responsible for the administration and compliance of the Capital Architectural/Engineering Work Order program. Striving to keep projects moving forward, this role will be essential to support the smaller project needs of WTDs capital program. It will require a high level of customer service, attention to detail and resilience in order to support project staff. Responsibilities include supporting procurement efforts, contract administration and compliance.
About the Team:
The Budget and Contracts unit within the Finance section is responsible for development, coordination, and oversight of a $224 million annual operating budget (2025) and a $984 million six-year Capital Improvement Plant (CIP), a procurement & contracts team responsible to ensure effective, efficient, and timely support to agency procurement and contract administration, and a capital finance team responsible for ensuring WTD maximizes opportunities to match projects to funding opportunities.
This position is within WTD’s Finance and Administration (F&A) Section, which serves the essential role of ensuring that financial resources are in place to fund the Division’s priorities and decision-making is well-informed regarding financial risk, optimization trade-offs, financial equity, and compliance. In managing WTD’s large portfolio of financial activities and processes, F&A performs numerous functions including rate-setting, budget development and oversight, capital finance, contracting, technology services, central service administration, accounting, audit and compliance, payroll, utility billing, and more. In F&A we value cultivating a culture where you are encouraged to challenge the status quo and offer new ideas while building and maintaining enduring relationships.
Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 1,000 employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities, our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.
We enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.
Commitment to Equity, Racial, and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial, and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Contracts Manager (Project/Program Manager III), you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.
Position Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
- Management and Compliance of Architectural/Engineering, Construction and Goods and Service Work Order Agreements.
- Create Scopes of Work, Project Schedules and Budgets, continuous contract administration and financial tracking for individual work orders.
- Assist in the creation of ITB and RFP documents, and collaboration with WTD procurement, Central Procurement and other stakeholders during the procurement process through award.
- Collaboration with Consultants and Contractors, WTD and other KC staff for the planning and implementation and closeout of individual work orders.
- Change Orders/Amendments, invoicing/payments and contract/work order closeout.
- Compliance with Federal, State and local laws, KC policies/procedures.
- Mentor and work with less experienced staff as needed for the procurement and administration of work orders.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications Your Bring:
- Three (3) or more years of experience managing and procuring government Architectural/Engineering (AE) and/or Construction contracts.
- Knowledge of capital contract scopes of work, budgets, schedules, amendment development, review, negotiations, administration and management.
- Knowledge of WA state contract law and regulations of capital projects, including the differing legal requirements for AE, purchased goods and services, and construction.
- Technical writing and proofreading skills, including ability to draft contract language.
- Knowledge of business analysis, budgeting and scheduling practices.
- Skill in establishing effective working relationships with technical and non-technical people.
- Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint skills.
Competencies You Bring:
Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Balances Stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:
- Mentoring less experienced staff.
- Procurement and administration of work orders.
- Procedure Development.
Other Qualifications
Working Conditions:
Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically once a month. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision of Green Where We Work.
Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends to meet business needs. This position is not covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
Union Representation: This position is represented by King County Technical Employees' Association (TEA) bargaining unit.
Duration: This recruitment aims to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position with an anticipated duration of up to 2 years. If the position is filled by a King County employee who has successfully completed their initial probation, they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment.
Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives, and life experience, and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
To apply, submit a:
- Complete Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Complete Supplemental Questions
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Rodney O. Dungo
HR Analyst
[email protected]
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube and our WTD Blog.
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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