Engineering Project Manager II presso Port of Tacoma, WA

About the Department

Anticipated hiring range is between $110,064 - 135,924 depending on qualifications
The Engineering Project Manager II is responsible for project management oversight of moderately complex expense and capital improvement projects, engineering design, and construction management, including supervision of the engineering consultants involved in designing and constructing. Leads and manages projects integral to the business plans and initiatives of the Port. Position provides leadership, project management, and accountability for all phases of projects. Ensures the completion of project scope within the approved schedule and budget. Develops, coordinates, and directs several concurrent complex projects. Provides high level customer service to all stakeholders. Projects involve buildings, site development, waterfront structures, roads, habitat/mitigation developments, railroads, and utilities.

Position Duties

• Manages all aspects of projects that are moderately complex and may include unusual problem solving and is accountable for the delivery of projects consistent with defined scope and approved budget and schedule.
• Ensures effective, timely, and accurate project reporting and communication. Prepares project status reports, develops project budget estimates, and develops project schedules, as required. Requests and reviews corrective actions when projects deviate from engineering estimates, schedules, or contract documents. Prepares and presents actions to Commissioners and Managing Members.
• Evaluates assigned Port and NWSA facilities, including marine structures, and makes recommendations about the condition, use, and capacity of facilities and structures. Investigates, analyzes, and recommends solutions and methods of repair and correction in the maintenance and modification of facilities.
• Directs the work of consultants to ensure high quality work products in alignment with project scope. Negotiates consultant contract, approves consultant billings and manages amendments.
• Coordinates construction activities as they impact Port and tenant operations to ensure construction completion and continued operation. Monitor schedules, inspect the stage of completion of construction project work in progress, and recommend partial and final payments to contractors. Review submittals required by the contract documents and manage the submittal process. Coordinates and directs field inspectors. Leads and participates in periodic construction meetings. Conducts job observation trips. Attend pre-bid meetings, bid openings, and develop addenda. Review and analyze responsible bids. Recommend action regarding acceptance of lowest responsible bid.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field is required. A Washington Licensed Professional Engineer or Architect certification is also required.

Minimum of five (5) years of responsible experience involving assignments in project management, engineering design, estimating, and construction management is required. Experience with client management, complex project assignments, and diverse services 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 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.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of site, commercial, and public works construction operations, methods, materials, costs and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of construction project management and inspections practices, procedures, and techniques including cost estimating and managing project budget and schedules.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering and architectural design principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and related regulations, guidelines, and procedures as they relate to Port/NWSA projects.
• Knowledge of and experience with federal grant process and ability to address typical grant issues.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, including negotiation, facilitation, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interact with staff, project sponsors, Executives, and Commissioners or Managing Members.
• Excellent technical and mathematical skills.
• Demonstrated effective project leadership skills with the ability to lead and influence people with or without direct authority.
• Highly skilled in using innovation to meet the needs of the project, organization, and changing priorities.
• Advanced research and analytical skills.

• Ability to quickly analyze advanced issues from more than one perspective, evaluate risk with each perspective, and develop solutions based on risk.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to identify potential issues at the design level and facilitate discussions with staff and consultants to recommend, determine, and implement effective resolutions.
• Ability to manage consultant contracts, including scope, negotiation, budget, invoicing, and tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective relationships with internal Port/NWSA customers, partners, and stakeholders, as well as local, state, and federal agencies.
• Ability to demonstrate some creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in managing major projects and programs with complex features.
• Ability to use engineering techniques in the modification or extension of theories and practices of sciences and disciplines to evaluate existing infrastructure equipment and systems and determine requirements for renewal/replacement/expansion and future maintenance practices.
• Ability to quickly learn Port/NWSA operations and to understand inter-departmental work, staff, and functionality.
• Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.