Engineering Construction Coordinator

Job Description

Position Description

The City of Tacoma is establishing an Engineering Construction Coordinator eligible list that will be used to fill vacancies as they occur for one year in the following departments: Tacoma Water, Tacoma Power, Planning & Development Services, and Environment & Public Works.

The City of Tacoma is recruiting for the classification of Engineering Construction Coordinator (ECC). This position oversees, inspects and coordinates the field operation activities assigned to City construction projects and coordinates work between the City and private contractors.

The ECC role encompasses various responsibilities, including, but not limited to, road and bridge construction and improvements, ensuring safety in the Right-of-Way, managing sidewalks, curb ramps, storm and sanitary sewers, water and electrical systems, traffic signals, and street lighting systems.

The ECC is tasked with performing constructability and quality control reviews during project design. This includes analyzing plans and specifications for accuracy, checking for completeness and ensuring compliance with City ordinances and regulations. The ECC collaborates closely with other members of the project team to meet quality assurance standards.

Responsibilities may include:

• Manage and coordinate a wide range of construction projects including full building systems, hydropower unit rebuilds, and generator/turbine renovations.
• Manage and coordinate a wide range of construction projects using alternative delivery methods for building water infrastructure.

• Provides oversight & support of inspection activities and inspection staff. This includes, but is not limited to, road and bridge construction and improvements, sidewalks, curb ramps, storm and sanitary sewers, water and electrical systems, managing private contract work within Water, traffic signal and street lighting systems.
• Responsible for performing constructability and quality control reviews during project design, studying plans and specifications for accuracy, checking for completeness and compliance with City ordinances and regulations.
• Deliver the most effective construction inspection and quality assurance program possible. Document issues that arise during the design or construction of the project that impact established processes, checklists, or other elements of the project delivery process.
• Oversee installation and upgrades of steel, concrete, and masonry systems; underground power, water, wastewater, stormwater, and communications infrastructure.
• Oversee and inspect site work including paving, surveying, structural steel painting, and fish collectors or boating access improvements.
• Conduct pre-construction reviews of project plans and specifications to ensure compliance with contract requirements and applicable ordinances.
• Serve as the on-site authority with the ability to stop work due to safety concerns, procedural violations, or environmental risks (dust, fumes, hazardous materials, water contamination, etc.).
• Perform field engineering duties to support ongoing construction activities and schedule required inspections.
• Coordinate permitting efforts with external agencies including Ecology, DNR, Corps of Engineers, FERC, and various state and local jurisdictions.
• Respond to RFIs, Change Order Proposals (COPs), and Engineering Change Directives (ECDs) in accordance with contract documents.
• Administer construction contracts for recurring services such as roofing, pavement patching, fencing, and earthwork.
• Review and approve construction submittals and contract payments, ensuring completeness and compliance with contract specifications.
• Utilize field technology (laptop, survey equipment, cameras, testing devices) to prepare daily reports, track project progress, and compile as-built documentation.
• Provide daily oversight of contractor safety programs to ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to established safety standards.
• Gather and assess preliminary information for future construction projects and coordinate with internal work groups as needed.
• Communicate with a variety of department, engineering, outside organizations and others to coordinate work activities and to provide and receive technical information and assistance.
• Train and provide work direction to others as assigned.
• Advise and confer with the general public concerning problems as the result of projects adjacent to their property.

Qualifications

Requires graduation from high school and five years’ of increasingly responsible experience in construction and inspection, OR an associates’ degree or equivalent in civil engineering and three years’ of experience.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid Washington State driver's license at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.

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: 11/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific