Construction Project Coordinator, Sustainable Operations (CPC3)

The State of Washington is hiring a Construction Project Coordinator for Sustainable Operations in Olympia, WA. This full-time, permanent role involves managing facility upgrades to reduce emissions, overseeing consultants, and providing cost estimates related to construction projects. Candidates should have a degree in construction management or related field and five years of relevant experience. Partial telework flexibility is available.
Description
Construction Project Coordinator, Sustainable Operations (CPC3)
Recruitment #2026-4-A363
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WPEA)


Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA


Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered


Salary: $6,705.00 - $9,021.00 Monthly


Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/27/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.


Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?


The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Enterprise Services – Sustainable Operations Section as a Construction Project Coordinator, Sustainable Operations (CPC3).


This position will report to the Sustainable Operations Manager and will help lead efforts related to carbon emissions reductions via statewide improvements to agency facilities and infrastructure.


Through the lens of sustainability, and endorsing modern clean building standards, this position covers a broad spectrum of engineering and project management responsibilities dealing with facility electrical infrastructure, construction, and facility energy improvements and upgrades. This is a senior-level position for cost estimates, including long-range and escalation forecasts, preparing budget estimates for facilities planning related to emissions reductions, meeting clean building standards, and capital budget acquisitions.


Duties
Responsibilities:

Direct the work of consultants and assigned project support staff; monitor the work of contractors.
Act as Project coordinator to manage facility upgrades to reduce emissions and meet clean building standards, fleet electrical infrastructure projects, and facility maintenance projects that will all help reduce the agency’s overall operational emissions.
Provide cost engineering and planning expertise on construction contract administration, scheduling, contract disputes, and long-range cost and escalation forecasting for projects within the Sustainable Operations Portfolio.
Prepare cost estimates for carbon emissions reductions and greenhouse gas reduction-related project planning, based on planning or conceptual studies.
Prepares contract bid comparison estimates and prepares cost estimates for facility upgrades related to the Clean Buildings Act and fleet electrification for the purpose of capital budget acquisition.
Provide professional-level insight and expertise to all Sustainable Operations projects related to construction, facilities, and facilities infrastructure.
Provide peer review on contract documents, drawings, specifications, and estimates both within the Sustainable Operations program and with the agency’s larger facilities team.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field AND (5) five years' verifiable construction industry experience;
OR a combination of education and/or experience in a field connected to construction project management.


Verifiable experience with WA state contract bid practices and familiarity with Washington's Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) application. Experience in developing and organizing public works construction projects.


Experience with Construction Cost Estimating. Leadership experience. Required Competencies: Ability to operate Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.


Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices. Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.


DNR Core Competencies: Personal Accountability Value Others Compassionate Communication Inspire Others Commitment to Excellence Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:


80% office environment with 20% field work. Infrequent overnight and out-of-state travel may be required. A current, valid driver’s license and two years of driving experience.
Additionally, DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended, revoked, or restricted (for example, Occupational/Restricted Driver Licenses or requiring ignition interlock devices). This po