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Senior / Principal Environmental Engineer – Remediation Design Leadership (Seattle, WA)
We are partnering with a well-established, employee-owned environmental and engineering consulting firm with a strong Pacific Northwest footprint to support the growth of their environmental engineering leadership team.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role for a Senior or Principal Environmental Engineer who wants autonomy, long-term ownership, and the opportunity to mentor the next generation of remediation professionals.
The Role:
This position is focused on technical delivery first, with gradual business development responsibility over time. You will lead remediation and cleanup projects while helping develop junior engineers into strong design and consulting professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
• Leading remedial design and site cleanup projects (upland and inland)
• Providing technical oversight and mentoring junior engineering staff
• Supporting project management and client delivery
• Acting as a senior technical advisor across remediation programs
• Building and strengthening long-term client relationships
• Supporting controlled business growth over time
This is not a pure sales role. Technical excellence, mentorship, and delivery leadership are core priorities.
What They’re Looking For
• Senior or Principal level Environmental Engineer
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• 8+ years of environmental consulting experience
• Strong remedial design and cleanup project experience
• Experience mentoring or developing junior technical staff
• Client-facing experience (preferably with manufacturers, legal, industrial, redevelopment or public sector clients)
• Interest in gradually expanding a personal client base (not required to arrive with a fully portable book)
• Willingness to work in-office a few days per week in Seattle
Compensation & Ownership
• Senior Engineer base salary: $150K–$180K
• Principal Engineer base salary: $200K–$250K
• Annual salary reviews
• Employee ownership through ESOP participation
• Long-term wealth-building opportunity through company ownership
Location
• Seattle, WA preferred
• Bellingham considered
• Oregon and Idaho considered for the right profile
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
• Employee-owned firm with long-term stability
• Collaborative culture focused on growth and development
• Strong project backlog and technical reputation
• Opportunity to shape remediation leadership in a key regional market
• Real autonomy and influence on technical direction
Apply or reach out to me if you're interested in learning more!
469-547-5929
Job Title: Estimator
Sunset Grill Construction: Company Overview & Culture
At Sunset Grill Construction, we are not building projects—we’re building excellence. We attract elite performers who demand more from themselves than anyone else ever could. We’re a team of high achievers. We’re excited to welcome likeminded people to our team.
We are a company where:
· Growth is our mission.
· Details are everything.
We are looking for solution-focused, self-motivated, forward thinkers who obsess over the details and make everything they touch better than they found it. This is where you come to grow, to stretch, to be challenged, and to become the best version of yourself—1% better every single day.
Experience isn’t required.
We don't care what you’ve done before; we care about what you're willing to do now. If you can succeed here, you will be financially and professionally rewarded beyond your expectations.
To succeed at SGC, you must be:
· An executor with a zero-excuse mindset
· Obsessed with outcomes
· Unflinchingly organized, with extreme ownership of every task
· A master communicator who sees every angle, every risk, and every opportunity
· Educated— Heavy Equipment Operating
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (preferred but not required). Recent graduates are welcomed to apply.
Requirements:
· Proven experience as a construction estimator or similar role.
· Strong knowledge of construction materials, processes, and costs.
· Proficiency in estimation software such as Procore, or equivalent.
· Solid understanding of bid process and estimating
· Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
· Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
· Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under pressure.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Depends on Experience + Commission
Benefits:
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Ongoing training and professional development
Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Construction Estimator to join our team. The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for construction projects by analyzing blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation. This role is essential to ensure competitive, profitable, and precise project bids that align with company standards and client expectations.
1. Analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
2. Conduct quantity take-offs and develop detailed cost breakdowns.
3. Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
4. Evaluate and compare subcontractor bids to ensure completeness and competitiveness.
5. Collaborate with CFO.
6. Develop and maintain cost databases and historical data for benchmarking and budgeting.
7. Assist in the preparation of bid proposals and presentations.
8. Identify potential cost risks and suggest value engineering alternatives.
9. Stay up to date with market trends, labor rates, and material pricing.
10. Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as necessary.
ABOUT US
Lake Washington Partners is driven by a mission to build one of the US’s great real estate portfolios. Co-founded by brothers Jordan and Jeremy Lott in 2006, our portfolio spans 11.6M square feet and 49 buildings across 10 states including urban and suburban office buildings, diverse industrial properties, and multi-family apartments under our Refound Residential brand. Each of our properties is a testament to our commitment to quality, efficiency, and long-term success.
We are a private, family-owned company guided by respect, honesty, integrity, collaboration, and longevity. These core values guide every decision we make and relationship we build. We believe greatness comes from the right blend of financial success, operational excellence, and social responsibility because our actions impact not just our investors and employees, but the broader community around us. That’s why we drive to be not only good at what we do, but good for those we serve.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate Project Manager is responsible for supporting and advancing construction projects throughout all phases of planning, design, bidding, construction and closeout. This position exercises independent judgment, analytical thinking and proactive problem solving to ensure projects remain aligned with scope, schedule and budget objectives.
The Associate Project Manager partners closely with Project Managers and Project Administrator while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities, demonstrating initiative, strong organizational capacity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Planning & Design Support
· Coordinate preparation of internal project documentation in support of Construction Management and Project Management teams.
· Assist in defining scope, budget, and schedule for assigned projects.
· Support the design and permitting process, including drawing review, permit application preparation, and value engineering.
· Apply construction divisions and category codes to budgets and bid packages as applicable.
Bidding, Documentation & Project Controls
· Prepare bid comparisons, accurately summarizing project scope and comparative costs to past projects.
· Oversee organization and tracking of project components, including submittals, RFIs, bid packages, project schedules, and change orders.
· Partner with the Project Administrator to review and process required paperwork and documentation from contractors, subcontractors, and vendors, including contracts, certificates of insurance, proposals, and lien releases.
Financial Administration, Closeout & Compliance
· Partner with the Project Administrator to process invoices and payment applications for review and approval.
· Monitor billing accuracy, contract reconciliation, and compliance with lien waiver requirements.
· Support and help facilitate the project closeout process, ensuring projects are closed out in a timely and comprehensive manner.
· Support the needs and requirements of the Company and adhere to established project management methods, procedures, and quality objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB SKILLS & ABILITIES
· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
· Ability to exercise sound judgment and make informed recommendations.
· Computer knowledge and proficiency, including MS Office.
· Knowledge of Microsoft Project preferred.
· Knowledge of Yardi Construction Module and Yardi PayScan preferred.
· Demonstrate the flexibility to handle frequent schedule, priority &/or process changes.
· Offers exceptional customer service to internal and external customers and vendors.
· Ability to exemplify company values in all aspects of job performance.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate questions and requirements clearly; directing the project remotely as needed.
· Detail oriented; demonstrating the ability to multi-task and appropriately manage time and workload.
· Asks pertinent questions, solves problems and is able to find the best solution.
· Must maintain an excellent attendance and punctuality record. Must be available to back up team members and work a flexible schedule as needed.
· Ability to keep a positive, supportive attitude towards the Company, job, customers, and co-workers.
· Demonstrates the ability to take initiative and work both independently as well as with a team.
· Ability to travel to LKWP properties and job sites locally and/or domestically on occasion.
EDUCATION &/OR EXPERIENCE
· Associate’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or equivalent combination of education and construction industry experience.
· Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
· 2-3 years of experience supporting construction projects in engineer or other support role.
· Knowledge of construction details and drawings as well as building operations and systems.
· Proficient computer software skills, including typing and data entry skills.
Position: Associate Project Manager
Reports to: PMO Manager
Department: Construction Project Management
Position Location: Bellevue, WA
Salary Range: $80,170 - $100,000, depending on experience.
Bonus: Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Benefits:
· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
· Financial protection through short/long-term disability, life, AD&D insurance
· 401(k) plan with company match of $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
· A paid time off program and paid holidays
· Paid parental leave
- Applicants must successfully pass a drug test and background check, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
Summary:
We are seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector at our manufacturing facility in Seattle, WA. This role will require you to accurately evaluate and document receiving, in-process and final inspection of highly intricate prototype, custom parts and assemblies for a variety of applications from Aerospace, military, Energy Production and R&D. You will need to have an extreme attention to detail, skill in basic shop mathematics, the ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications and personal discipline to document and report nonconforming products in an objective manner.
Responsibilities:
- Enact inspection activities to obtain objective evidence of compliance for CNC manufactured parts, assemblies, complex tooling, and other components.
- Interpret and measure features containing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Use manual inspection tooling such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges and surface plate activities to obtain compliance evidence for requirements up to the fourth decimal place (tenths) of accuracy.
- Create and review compliance documentation related to Receiving, In-process and Final inspection on Materials, Processes and Completed Products.
- Ensure conformance with customer Drawing, Specification and Purchase Order.
- Assist engineering department in implementing strategies to improve accuracy.
Qualifications:
- Have recent 3-5 years (min) working experience within a machine shop atmosphere.
- Have a reasonable understanding of math, including trigonometry and geometry.
- Have a strong understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
- Be skilled in the use of all measurement equipment and machinery within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong skills in blueprint and part drawing interpretation for high tolerance, precision parts are mandatory.
- Bring ideas to the table to increase speed and efficiency in the department.
Skills:
- Experience using DCC controls on a CMM.
- Experience in PC-DMIS, utilizing both solid models and touch point programing to perform inspection activities.
- Functional use of SolidWorks or a similar CAD system.
- Familiarity with complex dimensional reporting mechanisms, such as AS9102.
- Manipulation of outputs to multiple formats such as linear graphical representation, point cloud comparison, and polar graphics.
- Familiarity with Digital Product Definition (DPD) requirements per D6-51991 desired.
If you feel this is the time to join an expanding company where you can be effective and be noticed for the positive influence you bring, submit your resume online.
Diversity and equity are important values for us, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Position is subject to export control regulations as defined in 22 CFR 120.62
This position is for a P6 CPM Scheduler position for major capital improvement projects in the greater Seattle area supporting Transportation, (ports, airports, rail) and Infrastructure projects. These will be onsite/hybrid jobs but you need to be living in the Seattle area...These positions are NOT REMOTE.
Duties:
- Monitor project progress against an established baseline; prepare analyses for staff and stakeholders identifying critical paths, near critical paths, milestone impacts, phasing shifts and potential trends.
- Evaluate requests for time extensions.
- Develop and analyze schedule resources and cost loading.
- Time impact analysis of schedule changes, identify schedule variances and opportunities.
- Management of claims issues.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field is preferred.
- 10 years of scheduling experience supporting active construction projects, preferably terminal renovation work in either ports, rail or airport. .
- Experience with large-scale, complex construction projects, including roadways, underground utilities and/or other heavy civil projects.
- Experience with Primavera P6 and large-scale construction management software such as Prolog.
- Experience with Primavera Risk Analysis is preferred.
This is an onsite job, meaning you will need to be living here and able to visit job sites. This is NOT remote . If you do not live in Seattle area, do not apply. There are NO relocation funds or per diem. W-2 work only.
Please note: We are a Project Controls firm. We do all our recruitment in-house and do not engage third-party recruiting firms.
Duration: Initially 6 Months of contract with possibility of extension
Travel expectations: Potential one trip to CA
Job Requirement:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager III to lead the end-to-end build-out of a 7,000 sq. ft. reliability testing lab. This lab is purpose-built to subject hardware to the world's most demanding environmental conditions in pursuit of building the world's most trusted hardware. The greenlit project is underway, and we need a driven, detail-oriented PM to bring it across the finish line on time.
This is a high-visibility, cross-functional role requiring daily coordination across Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF), engineering development teams, and external equipment vendors. The ideal candidate thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and has a proven track record of delivering technical facility projects on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and drive the full project lifecycle for a 7,000 sq. ft. lab build-out, from construction coordination through equipment commissioning
- Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule; proactively identify bottlenecks, dependencies, and critical path risks before they impact delivery
- Serve as the primary coordination point between GREF/facilities teams, engineering development stakeholders, and equipment vendors — ensuring alignment, clear communication, and timely decision-making
- Track and communicate project status, milestones, and risks to leadership through regular written updates and status reports
- Assign responsibilities, manage action items, and hold stakeholders accountable to commitments across parallel workstreams
- Coordinate procurement and delivery timelines for capital equipment to align with construction phases
- Facilitate resolution of scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, and scope changes with a bias toward on-time delivery
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field
- 7+ years of project management experience, with demonstrated success delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time
- Experience managing facilities, lab, or technical construction projects
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting status to senior leadership
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with lab facility development, commissioning, or build-out projects
- Familiarity with MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction coordination
- PMP certification or equivalent
- Experience working with real estate/facilities teams (e.g., GREF or equivalent corporate facilities organizations) and external vendors
- Background in hardware development, test engineering, or R&D environments
Top 3 Must Have Hard Skills
- Being involved in a lab build out
- Commission equipment
- Build out adjacent– restaurants
Nice to haves
- Working with GRATH
- Ability to use tools like tableau, Microsoft project
- Project management
About US Tech Solutions: US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit .
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Recruiter: Zeeshan Ali
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Internal ID: 26-04951
RH2 Engineering is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to several Directors within RH2's engineering consulting firm. This role requires exceptional multitasking skills, strong professional judgement, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technical, project-driven environment.
With your skills you will:
Executive Support
- Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, schedule appointments, and resolve competing priorities for Directors.
- Screen and prioritize emails, phone calls, and requests; respond or redirect as appropriate.
- Prepare, proofread, and format correspondence, reports, proposals, and presentations.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, accommodations, and expense reports.
Project & Administrative Coordination
- Assist with project administration, including tracking deadlines, updating project logs, and following up with internal teams and external partners.
- Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems aligned with RH2 corporate standards.
Meeting & Communication Support
- Prepare agendas, compile meeting materials, take minutes, and track action items.
- Act as a central point of contact for Board of Directors, screening calls, emails, and requests to ensure appropriate prioritization.
- Ensure timely follow-up on outstanding tasks and deliverables.
Office & Team Support
- Coordinate team events, staff meetings, training sessions, and departmental initiatives as needed.
- Provide backup administrative support to the broader engineering team as needed.
What you’ll bring:
- Minimum 8 years of related experience as an Executive Assistant or Administrative Professional, ideally within engineering, architecture, construction, or a municipal consulting environment (minimum of 5 years directly related to supporting Director level and above).
- Proven ability to work independently, excel at anticipating needs, and previously have supported multiple leaders with competing priorities.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), PDF tools, and collaboration platforms such as Teams or SharePoint, as well as demonstrated use of AI driven tools.
- Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple demands and deadlines.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
- Proven track record in handling and maintaining highly confidential information.
Key Competencies
- Proactive and resourceful problem solver.
- Can create success in highly ambiguous environment, and adept at creating new processes and streamlining workflows across multiple office locations.
- Current familiarity with AI tools, and continuous learning mindset to integrate new technologies that improve business processes and enhance productivity.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Adaptable, flexible, and comfortable juggling shifting priorities.
Physical Requirements:
This position is primarily performed in an office/business setting. To successfully perform this job, an individual should have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to:
- Sit or stand at a desk for several hours to perform work in an office setting.
- Ability to Lift 20 lbs. with or without accommodations.
Compensation Counts:
RH2 has an excellent multi-component compensation package built to recognize and financially reward our employees’ contributions throughout their career with the company. Individual base compensation will vary within the range of $35.00-$55.00/hour based on skills, qualifications, and experience as they relate to the requirements for this position. RH2 values our employees’ work/life balance and compensates for overtime at 1.5 times the base rate for hours exceeding 40 regular hours in a work week.
Benefits you’ll enjoy:
- Health & Wellbeing – 100% paid insurance premiums for medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and an employee assistance program (EAP) employee coverage. Two buy-up medical plans are available, and low-cost partner and dependent coverage offered.
- Rest & Recover – Nine (9) paid holidays. Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual benefit.
- Savings Plans – 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and after-tax contribution options, generous employer 401(k) match, employer profit sharing contribution, employer Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) contribution, HSA with an annual employer contribution, FSA, and dependent care FSA available.
- Team Building & Community – Office social events, all-company retreat, and paid volunteer hours to encourage local community involvement and partnerships.
- Career Recognition & Development – Service anniversary bonuses and/or additional PTO on milestone anniversaries, incentives for professional licensure, defined career progression for every discipline, and mentorship from experienced professionals. We help advance careers because we care about you.
RH2 is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. RH2 will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.
Applicants requiring special assistance and/or people with disabilities can contact Human Resources.
About Pinterest:
Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.
Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences and embrace theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.
At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we're looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we'll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.
Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.
With more than 500 million users around the world and 300 billion ideas saved, Pinterest Machine Learning engineers build personalized experiences to help Pinners create a life they love. With just over 3,000 global employees, our teams are small, mighty, and still growing. At Pinterest, you'll experience hands-on access to an incredible vault of data and contribute large-scale recommendation systems in ways you won't find anywhere else.
What you'll do:
- Build cutting edge technology using the latest advances in deep learning and machine learning to personalize Pinterest
- Partner closely with teams across Pinterest to experiment and improve ML models for various product surfaces (Homefeed, Ads, Growth, Shopping, and Search), while gaining knowledge of how ML works in different areas
- Use data driven methods and leverage the unique properties of our data to improve candidates retrieval
- Work in a high-impact environment with quick experimentation and product launches
- Keeping up with industry trends in recommendation systems
What we're looking for:
- 4+ years of industry experience applying machine learning methods (e.g., user modeling, personalization, recommender systems, search, ranking, natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and graph representation learning)
- End-to-end hands-on experience with building data processing pipelines, large scale machine learning systems, and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop/Spark)
- Degree in computer science, machine learning, statistics, or related field
- Nice to have:
- Publications at top ML conferences
- Expertise in scalable realtime systems that process stream data
- Passion for applied ML and the Pinterest product
- MS/PhD in Computer Science, ML, NLP, Statistics, Information Sciences, related field, or equivalent experience.
Relocation Statement:
- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.
Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.
US based applicants only$189,721—$332,012 USDOur Commitment to Inclusion:
Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please completethis formfor support.
Fenagh Engineering and testing provides special inspections, materials testing, and geotechnical engineering services for a wide array of private and public sector clients.
We are seeking a full-time Quality Control Manager to join our Seattle team.
Responsibilities
- Review and oversee daily field reports from inspectors for accuracy and completeness, and perform required submission of reports to client/ contractor reporting portal
- Ensure field staff follow correct testing procedures per project specifications (Sound Transit, WSDOT, ACI, ASTM, etc.)
- Attend Pre-construction meeting contractor and building officials, Pre-Activity meetings with contractor/client. Review/Pass on information to the company as needed.
- Perform quality reviews of field and lab reports prior to client submittal
- Coordinate with project managers and dispatch to ensure proper staffing and coverage
- Act as point of contact for field technicians regarding testing procedures, report issues, and field challenges
- Maintain up-to-date certifications required for project oversight (WABO, ACI, ICC, etc.)
- Review inspection schedules to ensure timely coverage of required testing
- Flag non-conforming work and follow up with corrective action documentation
- Communicate with clients and contractors as needed to clarify scope or resolve field issues
- Provide coaching and feedback to field staff to ensure high-quality performance
- Track and ensure compliance with project-specific reporting requirements
- Support lab staff in sample intake, testing, and reporting as needed
- Assist with invoicing support (e.g., confirming inspection dates/hours, equipment usage)
Requirements
- 10+ years experience in a QC Inspector or QC Manager Role for Sound Transit, WSDOT or related projects.
- WABO RC, PC, PA, PI and ICC RC, PT, certifications or more recommended. WAQTC Certifications for Soils and Asphalt are recommended.
Who is CenTrio?
CenTrio is a fully integrated, innovative and sustainable energy services provider to a wide range of industries such as higher education & healthcare campuses, cities, and communities. It serves more with utility infrastructures serving more than 170+ million square feet of space and operations in 10 cities across the United States and growing. In each community, the company operates highly efficient and innovative utility infrastructures that produce and distribute electricity, steam, hot water and/or chilled water to customer buildings and campuses. Customers connected to these systems enjoy multiple benefits including reduced operating costs, lower emissions and unmatched reliability. CenTrio is a wholly owned subsidiary of a global Infrastructure Investment Consortium with unmatched financial wherewithal and manages a portfolio of long-life, high quality infrastructure assets with high barriers to entry that generate stable and growing cash flows.
Job Summary
The Steam Plant Manager will be a key member of the Seattle team, reporting directly to the General Manager. This position is responsible for all Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the steam plant. The Steam Plant Manager will maintain adequate staffing, tools, equipment, and spare parts to support continuous operations, while providing effective leadership and strategic planning to achieve business and performance objectives.
A successful candidate for this position is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates a strong commitment to deadlines and teamwork, is process-oriented with a high sense of ownership, possesses a keen intellectual curiosity, and has a solid foundation in plant management.
Core Responsibilities
- Provides first line management and supervision for all plant supervisory and maintenance personnel.
- Oversee the implementation of strategic plans, programming, and steam plant production strategies, to ensure the reliable and economic delivery of steam to customers.
- Plan and organize all facets of the day-to-day operations to meet short- and long-range goals and objectives.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations and company policies and operating procedures.
- Ensures that operation and maintenance activities generally conform to fiscal, budgetary, planning objectives and assist with the development of budgets and/or capital planning.
- Supervise plant personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
- Manage and oversee the operation, maintenance and repairs of associated infrastructure systems, such as water supply, natural gas, electrical, steam and condensate.
- Assist in the creation of short and long-term operating plans that include projections for fuel, electricity, and water use, maintenance plans, and capital plans.
- Analyzes department operations, implements and executes optimized economic operating plans, and makes recommendations for significant operational improvements as appropriate.
- Oversee the implementation of safety and environmental programs, to include training and reporting, to ensure departmental compliance with established safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Responsible for the management of outside vendors and contractors
- Participates in the development of objectives and policies designed to maximize efficiency and economy in the operation of equipment and production services.
- Oversee the implementation of major and minor renovation, renewal, and capital projects.
- May serve on various company planning and policy making committees.
- Partner with HR to ensure that the CBA is followed.
- May be required to travel for training and/or other company business. This includes travel by private automobile, commercial airlines, and other public transportation.
- Will be required to effectively interface with regulatory, business and customer representatives consistent with CenTrio corporate objectives.
- May be required to operate company equipment (e.g. forklift)
- May be required to perform other duties and projects as directed.
Professional Experience & Knowledge:
- Experienced in working with district energy systems preferred
- Experienced in working in a unionized environment preferred
- Budget preparation and fiscal management knowledge
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of utility plant engineering and operations
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
- Experienced with project planning
- Knowledge of utility business practices, methods, and procedures
- Knowledge of staff hiring procedures
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local construction, boiler operation, electrical, potable water, electrical, and safety regulations, protocols, and procedures
- Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures
- Ability to analyze expenditures for compliance with budget provisions
- Ability to manage and supervise renovation, renewal, and capital projects
Technical Skills & Requirements:
- City of Seattle Steam Engineer’s license or the demonstrated ability to obtain one within one year of hire.
- Bachelor’s degree, High School diploma or GED Equivalent, and a minimum of 5-years of full-time supervisory experience within a steam plant
- Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
- Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
- Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Skilled in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
- Skilled in capital, operations, and maintenance planning.
- Employee development and performance management skills.
- Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems, with reference to work orders, preventive maintenance, inventory control, and equipment history.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work in tight spaces and elevated positions: twisting, turning, bending, and holding arms at / above the head are all common movements; able to lift up to 100lbs;
- Must be able to clearly see and differentiate all colors
- Must be able to maintain standard threshold of hearing to safely perform job duties
- Must have good eyesight, hearing and manual dexterity
- Wear all types of PPE including hearing protection, eye protection, all types of hand protection, steel toe footwear, head protection, wear fall-protection, half-face and full-face respirators
Why Join CenTrio?
CenTrio offers a dynamic and friendly work environment, dedicated to nurturing a top-notch team culture! Additionally, CenTrio offers an array of fabulous benefits and perks.
- Medical Benefits first day of hire
- Medical, dental, vision, Life & AD&D benefits
- Option of supplemental Life & AD&D benefits
- Company paid High-Deductible Healthcare Benefit Plan
- 401k plan with 5% match
- Training Opportunities and career progression
- Competitive salaries that reflect the value of skills and experience
- Dynamic and friendly work environment in a rapidly expanding industry with a national presence
- Remote, Hybrid, and In Office schedules available dependent on job responsibilities
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Program/Hotline
- Corporate discounts (Travel, Entertainment, Home, Auto, Apparel, Health and Wellbeing, and other various retail options)
Conditions of Employment:
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License
- Only authorized employees are permitted to use company vehicles, this includes Industrial trucks (forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.) and electric vehicles/golf carts. To be an authorized employee, you must be at least 21 years old, hold a current valid Washington Drivers' license and demonstrate a clean driving record. The driver must be on an approved list for company insurance purposes. Your driving record will be screened as part of the pre-employment process and annually in December.
- All certifications/licences must be up to date
- CenTrio strives to create a culture of health and wellness. As of December 1, 2021, and consistent with applicable state law, CenTrio will decline to hire individuals who use nicotine products. (WASHINGTON, COLORDAO, MICHIGAN, and TEXAS)
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
CenTrio maintains a steadfast commitment to a proactive safety culture, with HSE being a collective responsibility throughout the organization. Your HSE accountability also encompasses:
- Promote, ensure, and maintain a safe and healthy environment for your fellow workers and yourself so that everyone goes home injury-free
- Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Industrial Regulations, Environmental Protection Act and Regulations and HSE policies, programs, and procedures
- Responsible for identifying and reporting workplace HSE hazards and concerns to your supervisor immediately and providing solutions (if aware of any) to address these concerns as requested
- Immediate reporting of all work-related injuries/illness to your supervisor
- Adhere to various PPE requirements of the position which may include hearing protection, eye protection, hand protection, steel toe footwear, head protection, fall-protection, respirators (half-face and full-face)