Project Manager - Space Planning (Term-Limited Employment)

• 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.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• 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.

• Provides project management support and guidance to the space planning team.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously for budgeting, project schedules, contingency plans, and critical paths. Negotiates contract changes as agreed upon per Agency policies and procedures, along with agreements with third-parties as applicable.
• Prepares reports of project phases to leadership and stakeholder jurisdictions as directed. Seeks creative solutions as issues arise and works to build successful collaborative teams.
• Provides leadership in the creation, continuous improvement, and execution of project management processes and practices. Monitors the compliance with the accepted processes to ensure that set requirements are met.
• Collaborates with various agency staff on renovation and new construction projects; participates in the design review of construction drawings and specifications; makes recommendations on concepts such as space plans and furniture selections to meet business objectives; demonstrates the overall merits of recommendations in a way that gains stakeholder support and achieves consensus.
• Alongside the space planning manager, assists the team in areas of invoice management, procurement/contract processes, the annual budget development calendar, and general variance reporting.
• Communicates effectively within the Agency and the community. Expected to have demonstrated proficiency in producing polished written and visual communication materials, as well as public speaking.
• Builds relationships with people from a wide variety of jurisdictions, communities, and professions, and has the ability to relate to many cultures.
• Reviews professional services and deliverables from artists for conformance to quality, schedule, and budget requirements. Reviews and approves invoices based on contract requirements.
• Provides support during design and construction phases, including coordination of various consultants and determination of the feasibility and constructability project.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Valid state driver's license. This position is responsible for transporting items to and from warehouses.

• Project management skills in scheduling, organizing, planning, and implementing space programs; ability to manage multiple tasks, set objectives/goals and re-prioritize as needed.
• Commercial space move planning, management, and methods
• Principles and practices of program/project development and administration.
• Interior design principles and standards for office furnishings, finishes and configurations.
• Principles and practices of contract administration.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and information management.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment.
• Solid computer-literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Office along with basic bookkeeping and database skills.
• Principles of business letter writing and report preparation.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation appropriate for serving as a representative of Sound Transit to the public and to the artists.
• Working positively and delivering results with diverse groups of artists, communities, selection and review committees, and jurisdictional partners, as well as design, fabrication, and construction professionals.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, government officials, vendors, community groups, and the general public.
• Working effectively under pressure, meeting deadlines, and adjusting to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Monitoring project operating budgets, costs, and schedules.
• Responding to inquiries through effective oral and written communication.

• Work is performed in a standard hybrid office, field, and warehouse environment.
• Positions working in field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and/or extreme noise.
• Position may include weekend/night shifts; position is responsible for office and/or space set up during nights and weekends.
• This position is responsible for supporting new office set up. May be subject to bending, crawling, eye/hand coordination, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, seeing and carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

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