Construction Manager

Position Description

The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities are looking for driven and experienced Construction Managers to join our team!

In this pivotal role, you'll ensure that our vital infrastructure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This position is distinguished by its leadership responsibilities, including the potential to supervise Associate Construction Managers, Construction Inspectors, and Survey crews. You will be instrumental in ensuring strict adherence to contract documents and all Federal, State, and City ordinances and regulations. If you are a proactive leader with a proven track record in construction management and a commitment to public service, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide construction management on a variety of construction and installation projects and ensuring that projects are constructed within the scope of the project, on schedule, and within budget
• Supervise capital construction inspection staff, and coordinate all project construction related needs.
• Ensure that City projects are constructed in conformance with contract documents, Federal, State and City ordinances and regulations
• Assist in the evaluation of the bid proposals and provide recommendation for award
• Prepare agenda and conduct Pre-Construction Meetings and weekly progress meetings
• Responsible for facilitating the review of Shop Drawings/Submittals including the contractor's Construction Schedule and subsequent look ahead schedules
• Responsible for all construction related correspondence in accordance with department policies
• Responsible for tracking, coordinating, negotiating changes to the vendor contract(s) and creating/estimating contract Change Orders
• Responsible for project communications between Contractor, Inspector, Engineer and other project specific stakeholders
• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of Contract Administration requirements on City projects, including but not limited to Prevailing Wage documentation, Request to Sublet Work, Retainage, and Statement of Working Days
• Review monthly progress payments submitted by the Inspector and ensure that progress payments are paid within 30 days of the City established payment cutoff date
• Provide oversight of construction budget and schedule including risk review and forecasting
• Prepare for, coordinate, and participate in all federal, state, and City audits.
• Assist in the training of inspection and administrative staff in Construction Management
• Assist in the defense of claims for damages, claims/lawsuits filed against the City

Qualifications

An equivalent combination to:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent AND one of the following:
  • 10 years in construction management serving in the capacity as a project engineer or construction manager or 12 years' as a construction inspector with increasingly responsible construction management experience; OR
  • Associates Degree in Construction Management (or equivalent) with 8 years' experience in construction management or equivalent serving in the capacity as a project engineer, construction manager or 10 years as a construction inspector; OR
  • Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or equivalent and 6 years of experience in construction management

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Certified Construction Manager through Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) or equivalent, Professional Engineering license from Washington State, or certification from the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) is desirable but not required.

Valid Washington State driver's license at time of appointment and maintenance thereafter.

Knowledge & Skills

• Construction specifications and plans.
• Regulations related to municipality construction projects
• Basic principles and practices of engineering.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• State and local codes as applied to safety and protection of public rights-of-way.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Learn to interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Computer software equivalent to MSWord, MS Excel, MS Access, and a scheduling/estimating program.
• Basic math including geometry and trigonometry.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

Apply
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to the supplemental questions scored. Applicants will be scored on the basis of information provided in their responses only. It is the responsibility of the applicant to list all pertinent experience and training in their response to each supplemental question.

Applicants must pass the evaluation of supplemental questions to be placed on the eligible list for interview and hiring consideration.

This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and local 17. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.

Get Assistance
For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.

For technical difficulties using the NEOGOV system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

Communication with the City of Tacoma
We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 7/31/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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