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Job Description
Capital Construction Coordinator King County Housing Authority - 3.6 Tukwila, WA Job Details Full-time $87,978.83 - $123,170.15 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Project reporting Construction project reporting Construction subcontractor management Building code compliance Construction safety management Construction schedule coordination Inspection reporting and documentation Schedule management Bidding project phase Construction document control Contracts Construction quality control Construction documentation Senior level Communication skills Construction quality assurance Safety protocol implementation Progress tracking (project management tasks) Documentation reviews Full Job Description JOB This position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be submitted by June 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
King County Housing Authority is currently seeking a seasoned professional to fill the role of Capital Construction Coordinator. In this position, you will serve as the liaison between the Capital Construction and Property Management teams, overseeing all aspects of a portfolio of construction projects from inception to completion. Two positions may be filled through this recruitment process.
As a key member of the Project Team, you will be involved from project initiation through development and completion. Your responsibilities include monitoring construction sites and contractors, ensuring compliance with project specifications, budgets, and safety regulations, and maintaining the standards set forth in the project contract. A critical component of this role is enforcing compliance with the contractor's onsite Safety Plan and safeguarding residents during projects that require occupied sites. You may also be called upon to perform constructability reviews both within and outside the Project Team.
The ideal candidate will possess practical, hands-on experience in the construction field/trades, the ability to analyze, review, and interpret building construction plans and specifications, and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. As the Construction Coordinator, you will report to the Capital Construction Program Manager, based at our Central Office in Tukwila, WA.King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal organization, is a high performing nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link.
We transform lives through housing.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Capital Construction Coordinator will: Prepare and maintain a detailed Daily Site Report documenting all activity, safety compliance, weather conditions, concerns/issues, and tracking subcontractors/vendors on site. Oversee the activity on site, contractors, and construction projects ensuring work performed is in compliance with the construction documentation; work with contractors to take corrective action when needed; prepare and submit Construction Daily Reports to management on project progress and issues if necessary.
Help the Project Team and Development develop contract documents; facilitates approvals and procures services as required.
Inspect construction codes, contracts, and specifications to verify procedural compliance; conduct frequent inspections on contractor work to verify accuracy and compliance for building code approvals.
Help prepare a variety of bid documentation for proposals; monitor and enforce project schedules as submitted by the Contractor in the Contract Documents.
Monitor work performed ensuring compliance with documented and verbal expectations; review proposed or active project schedules and critical paths; ensure contractor schedule compliance and elevate corrective action to the Project Team if required; prepares project progress reports for submission to appropriate agency as requested by management.
Review and prepare construction plans, specifications, and drawings to ensure compliance with building and construction specifications.
Prepare construction inspection reports based on project field notes and digital imaging construction data; coordinate details with project managers and building design consultants; ensure compliance of construction documents, codes, and proper construction procedures.
Act as liaison between KCHA Property Management, KCHA Residents, other KCHA agencies, and contractors; assist in mediating disputes and resolving concerns and issues as required.
Maintain property information libraries; collect and archives various data, construction drawings, and hazardous material information.
Plan and arrange meetings with internal and external stakeholders as necessary.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application Requirements:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must: Complete the online application profile in its entirety. Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. (Cover Letter)Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experiences. (Résumé)
Salary & Benefits:
The starting salary range for this position is $87,978.83 - $105,573.98 annually, dependent on qualifications and professional experience. The complete salary range for this position is $87,978.83 - $123,170.15 annually. Performance-based merit increase opportunities and Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) are reviewed annually. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits are also available. For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please visit our benefits page.
Work Environment:
Employees must reside in Washington State and the ability to report to the Central Office in Tukwila will be required. Some local and domestic travel may be required to support KCHA business needs.
Physical Requirements:
Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Equal Opportunity:
King County Housing Authority 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 veteran status.