L&I Capital Projects Director

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!

Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

Please note: the range of consideration for this specific position is $87,468 - 128,256.

Do you have a knack for ensuring that Capital Projects are designed well, run on-time and within budget, all the while ensuring safety throughout? If so, please continue reading, as this may be just the job for you!

Capital Projects Engineering and Architectural Services (A/E) is responsible for helping L&I develop and manage all aspects of complex time-intensive and specialized process of planning and design, organizing, directing and monitoring of major capital design and construction projects from scoping and budget development through project completion and closeout. The focus of this position is to complete high quality construction projects working with DES Engineering and Architectural Services. The Capital Projects Director serves as L&I's project representative from the earliest stage of project inception through closeout to ensure the project is managed and executed effectively, and the finished product meets the agency's infrastructure facility needs.

This position reports directly to the Facilities Program Director for Administrative Services Division. The incumbent serves as the agency engineering and architectural services public works expert, acts as the owner's representative, and is responsible for helping L&I develop and manage all major design and construction projects with focus on delivering quality projects with experienced A/E design and construction teams with direct responsibility for managing scope, schedule and budget for major capital projects.

Some of what you will be doing:

• In coordination with the Facilities Program Director, submit recommendations and provide executive management with necessary information to make critical capital projects and capital facilities and systems major maintenance decisions and investments.

• Provide management oversight of the agency capital projects and major maintenance repairs projects.

• Provide technical design and programming information for the proposed projects. Assists the A/E design team in developing a master or comprehensive schedule to include L&I business activities that may affect the schedule during the construction phase.

• Provide review of standard contract documents for professional consultant services and approve fees and fee payment schedule.

• Initiate and schedule pre-design meeting to introduce the L&I internal project team members as well as the prime consultant and sub-consultants.

• Attend all project's scheduled design meetings to provide additional direction to the A/E design team and verify that the team is responding to the project requirements.

• Ensure construction contractors/ design consultants comply with local governing codes, state statues, and L&I life and safety code as applied to new construction and major renovation/ modernization of existing building systems.

• Conduct design reviews and facilitate reviews with members of the L&I project team and stakeholders.

• In collaboration with the DES Project Manager, approve final design at the end of design stage.

• Ensure that contractors, subcontractors and other construction participants clearly understand the project's design and requirement at every phase.

• Prepare and present timely clear reports to agency project stakeholders regarding construction progress, milestones and other contingent activities.

•  In coordination with the Facilities Program Director, monitors and manages the change order process for maximum effectiveness while minimizing delays and costs.

• Monitor construction phases, anticipate issues and challenges, resolve issues early and keep the workflow.

• Monitor all progress to ensure that all work is performed per contract and that all current expenses are paid in a timely manner.

•  Coordinate the all stages of construction, including contractor's punch-list and similar tasks or other activities that will conclude, often in a very compressed time before the project is closed out.

• Serves as the agencies Energy Star Portfolio Manager.

Required

• A Bachelor's degree and five years' experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, project management or related field is required.

OR

• Training and experience in architecture, engineering, construction management and project management equaling a total of nine years or more.

AND

• Experience delivering public works projects, working with A/E consultants, general contractors and multiple trades subcontractors and technical service vendors.

Desired

• Ability to read and work from construction drawings, plans and sketches. Certificate Program or Credential as a Certified Project manager and/or Construction Manager.

• Credential as a LEED practitioner and/or Knowledge of LEED, and application of LEED principles in public projects.

• Familiarity with CAD and scheduling software applications. Knowledge of OSHA and ADA requirements.

• Knowledge of State and Local building codes and fire codes.

• Interpersonal skills to work with other state agencies, executive management, supervisors, stakeholders and vendors.

• Ability to work in a collaborative manner and build consensus regarding decisions.

Things You Need To Know

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.

State employee who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee's career. Click on the "Benefits" tab to learn more.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

We offer hybrid and remote work options. Remote work from a state outside of WA, requires approval.

Application process 

We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application AND please pay special attention to the wording in #1:

• A cover letter listing each required qualification with supporting detail on how each requirement is met through your experience and/or training.
• A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
• A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers. (please place these within your application). Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

*Please note: we will never call any reference without your written authorization

Background Check Notice

Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.

Other information

• A job offer is contingent upon completion of a background check that includes a criminal record review.

• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.

• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.

Did You Know?

Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.

Veterans Preference

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I's Jobs@lni.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency's greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For more Information

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact April Sharp at elib235@lni.wa.gov.