Building Project Coordinator presso City of Seattle
City of Seattle · Seattle, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
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About the Department
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At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.
With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.
Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.
We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone - together!
SDOT has an exciting new Building Project Coordinator position available under the city’s classification of Building Project Coordinator. The Building Project Coordinator works within the Finance & Administration Division (FAD). Under limited supervision, this role leads and coordinates upgrades, reconfigurations, and construction of tenant improvement projects across SDOT-occupied facilities. The work includes a variety of responsibilities such as overseeing assigned facility projects, managing project planning and design, responding to facility work order requests, scheduling and budgeting, and evaluating contractor/vendor services to ensure high-quality outcomes. This position reports to the Facilities & Property Management Program Manager.
Position Duties
- Coordinates the preparation of specifications and scheduling of Municipal office space remodeling with affected departments, construction tradespeople, data communication personnel, and movers.
- Plans and coordinates facility-related projects, including schedules, design support, permitting, and construction, through monitoring of facility requests.
- Strategize and develop plans with facility tenants for space moves, accounting for department growth and operational needs.
- Work with representatives from office furniture vendors, Finance, and Administrative.
- Services, Department of Constructions and Inspections, King County, Amtrak, construction contractors, consultants, tenants, on property management and facility projects, improvements, and repairs.
- Periodically observes remodeling or space construction in process to ensure compliance with plans.
- Ensure work completed is per design, agreement, and end-users' request.
- Manage access badge requests, approvals, and deactivations.
- Coordinates the processing of invoices, payments, creation of Purchase Orders, and distribution of costs related to facilities projects.
- Actively participates in the Department's Emergency Management efforts in logistics and facility-related positions, including providing support for emergency operations and facility management, and serves as a member of SDOT's Incident Management Team.
- Supports department goals in promoting diversity, race, and social justice.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction/project management, business administration, public administration, finance, or a closely related field of study.
- Three (3) years' experience in property management, facility management, space planning/coordination, or construction management. (or a combination of education and experience, which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
Desired Qualifications:
- Proficiency in using CAD software to create, modify, and analyze designs.
- Knowledge of Building codes, ADA, and jurisdictional/permitting processes.
- Working knowledge of mechanical and controls systems.
- FEMA ICS Incident Response experience and training.
Other Requirements:
- Completion of a background check may be required for this position.
- Field assignments entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances, and work in or near construction sites.
- May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
- May be required to lift over 50 pounds.
- May be required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
Licenses:
Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.Other Qualifications
Additional Information:
Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.
Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:
- Completed NEOGOV online application.
- Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
- Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
A Job offer is contingent upon verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process and may include a criminal history background check, a pre-placement medical examination, a review of driving history, and reference information.
Please note that this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The full salary range for this position is $50.37 – $58.64 per hour.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.
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APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
Job #2025 - 01235
If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application by the closing date to our office.
OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500
Seattle, WA 98104
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided upon request.
