Principal Construction Manager

Salary range is $100k to $200k, with a midpoint of $145k.  New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE:  
Under the direction of the Director of Construction Management: manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of assigned areas within the Construction Management (CM) Division; manages Link Light Rail, Sounder Commuter Rail, and/or Bus Rapid Transit construction projects; represents the CM Division during planning, design, and pre-construction project phases; creates, optimizes, and/or implements systems, processes, and procedures for management of construction projects delivered with Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and/or GC/CM delivery methods; manages the activities of assigned construction management staff; solves construction, design, and facilities related issues associated with design and construction of the organization’s facilities; retains and manages the services of construction management consultants (CMC) and/or design-build project management (DBPM) consultants; coordinates assigned activities with other programs, divisions, Departments/Offices, and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex construction-related administrative support to the  Director of Construction Management, Project Directors, Executive Project Directors, and others as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.. 

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
• Coaches, trains, and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; and manages employee relations; manages the workflow and prioritization of projects and measures the performance of the department and all related staff and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary; provides advice and counsel to staff; develops developmental work plans for staff; implements or recommends corrective actions, discipline, and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary. 
• Manages the work and performance of assigned Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, and Deputy Construction Managers. Operating from a central office or construction field office location, makes frequent site visits to observe site conditions, site safety and security, construction activities, and incident response.   
• Provides overall construction management direction for assigned projects, ensuring thorough understanding and application of the General Conditions, production of the Special Conditions and Division 1 Specifications, and ensuring consistency in application and interpretation of contract requirements and con