Kitsap County
ASSISTANT CONSTRUCTION MANAGER (ENGINEER 1/ENGINEER 2)
Kitsap County, Port Orchard, Washington, United States, 98366
Overview
Build the Infrastructure That Shapes Our Community
Are you ready to turn your construction management or engineering knowledge into real-world impact? Join our team where your technical expertise from your first day in the field to managing multi-million-dollar projects gives you a front-row seat to the entire lifecycle of capital improvement projects.
Why this role is unique:
This isn’t just another construction management or engineering position; it’s a clearly defined career pathway with built-in progression. We invest in your professional growth from day one. Start as an Engineer 1 building foundational construction management experience, then automatically advance to Assistant Construction Manager (Engineer 2) once you earn your PE license—no reapplication required. You’ll work in both office and field environments, gaining hands-on experience that bridges design theory with construction reality. You’ll also develop leadership skills by supervising inspection teams while collaborating with contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public on projects that directly improve quality of life in our community.
Already a licensed PE? You’ll start directly as an Assistant Construction Manager (Engineer 2) with full project management responsibilities from day one. Regardless of entry point, you’ll work in both office and field environments, gaining hands-on experience that bridges design theory with construction reality while developing leadership skills by supervising inspection teams and collaborating with contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public on projects that directly improve quality of life in our community.
What You Will Do As an Engineer 1, you will learn and develop skills in:
Project Financial Oversight
– Assist with construction budget management, contractor payment reviews, and change order negotiations
Quality Assurance
– Support oversight of construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and regulations
Stakeholder Communication
– Coordinate with contractors, utility contacts, regulatory agencies, and the general public; assist with Contractor Requests for Information (RFI)
Construction Oversight
– Support construction activities and inspection staff, including reviewing daily reports and helping resolve technical and contractual questions
Project Coordination
– Assist with project staffing, utility coordination, pre-construction meetings, and weekly progress meetings
Public Engagement
– Collaborate with Public Outreach staff to inform the community about construction projects and respond to citizen inquiries
Contract Administration
– Support contract compliance activities from project award through closeout
Team Supervision
– Assist in supervising project inspection staff under guidance
As an Assistant Construction Manager (Engineer 2), you will perform the full scope of:
Project Financial Management
– Independently manage construction budgets, review and approve contractor payments, and negotiate change orders
Quality Assurance Leadership
– Oversee all quality assurance activities to ensure construction meets contract plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements
Stakeholder Relations
– Serve as primary contact for contractors, utility companies, regulatory agencies, and the public; review and respond to all RFIs with professional engineering judgement
Construction Management
– Direct construction activities and inspection teams, review daily reports, provide technical guidance, and resolve complex contractual issues
Project Coordination
– Lead project staffing decisions, utility coordination efforts, pre-construction meetings, and weekly progress meetings
Public Relations
– Partner with Public Outreach staff to communicate project impacts and respond to community questions with technical expertise
Contract Compliance
– Ensure complete contract compliance from award to project closeout, applying professional judgment to complex situations
Staff Supervision
– Directly supervise and mentor project inspection staff
What you bring
Minimum Qualifications for Engineer 1 (ONE of the following):
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field,
OR
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification,
OR
Four years of related engineering experience under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
If qualifying through experience: Complete a verification form during the application process that includes verification of work performed under PE supervision, Professional Engineer signature, and PE stamp/seal or copy of current license
Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Construction Manager (Engineer 2):
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure (required to auto progress)
OR Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field AND four years of related construction management/engineering experience under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer
OR Engineer in Training (EIT) certification AND four years of related construction management/engineering experience under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer
Progressively responsible civil engineering experience demonstrating the ability to perform the full scope of Engineer 2 responsibilities
*Engineering means the practice of engineering as defined in RCW 18.43.020.
Preferred Education, Experience or Other Qualifications
One year of lead worker or supervisory experience.
Two years of construction Management experience.
Certified as a Construction Manager from Construction Management Association of America.
Competitive Selection:
When this position is open for competitive recruitment, candidates will be selected and appointed at the level (Engineer 1 or Engineer 2) for which they meet the minimum qualifications and can demonstrate the required competencies. Candidates who possess PE licensure and can demonstrate the full scope of Engineer 2 responsibilities will be considered at that level; candidates without PE licensure will be considered at the Engineer 1 level.
Career Progression:
This position is part of an automatic progression series. Incumbents hired at the Engineer 1 level will progress to Engineer 2 upon obtaining their Professional Engineer (PE) license and demonstrating satisfactory work performance, without the need for reapplication or competitive selection.
For the complete job description : Kitsap County open recruitment information will be provided verbally during the process. This position is open until filled and will be reviewed weekly.
Additional Information
Driving Requirements: The successful incumbent must meet driving requirements and provide a current driving record. A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required prior to hire.
Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations available on request during the application process.
Prior to employment, the candidate must: submit official transcripts if education is used to meet minimum qualifications; pass job-related examinations; authorize and complete a criminal background check.
Flexible hours are available, as approved by management.
This position is open until filled. This position will be reviewed weekly.
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Are you ready to turn your construction management or engineering knowledge into real-world impact? Join our team where your technical expertise from your first day in the field to managing multi-million-dollar projects gives you a front-row seat to the entire lifecycle of capital improvement projects.
Why this role is unique:
This isn’t just another construction management or engineering position; it’s a clearly defined career pathway with built-in progression. We invest in your professional growth from day one. Start as an Engineer 1 building foundational construction management experience, then automatically advance to Assistant Construction Manager (Engineer 2) once you earn your PE license—no reapplication required. You’ll work in both office and field environments, gaining hands-on experience that bridges design theory with construction reality. You’ll also develop leadership skills by supervising inspection teams while collaborating with contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public on projects that directly improve quality of life in our community.
Already a licensed PE? You’ll start directly as an Assistant Construction Manager (Engineer 2) with full project management responsibilities from day one. Regardless of entry point, you’ll work in both office and field environments, gaining hands-on experience that bridges design theory with construction reality while developing leadership skills by supervising inspection teams and collaborating with contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public on projects that directly improve quality of life in our community.
What You Will Do As an Engineer 1, you will learn and develop skills in:
Project Financial Oversight
– Assist with construction budget management, contractor payment reviews, and change order negotiations
Quality Assurance
– Support oversight of construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and regulations
Stakeholder Communication
– Coordinate with contractors, utility contacts, regulatory agencies, and the general public; assist with Contractor Requests for Information (RFI)
Construction Oversight
– Support construction activities and inspection staff, including reviewing daily reports and helping resolve technical and contractual questions
Project Coordination
– Assist with project staffing, utility coordination, pre-construction meetings, and weekly progress meetings
Public Engagement
– Collaborate with Public Outreach staff to inform the community about construction projects and respond to citizen inquiries
Contract Administration
– Support contract compliance activities from project award through closeout
Team Supervision
– Assist in supervising project inspection staff under guidance
As an Assistant Construction Manager (Engineer 2), you will perform the full scope of:
Project Financial Management
– Independently manage construction budgets, review and approve contractor payments, and negotiate change orders
Quality Assurance Leadership
– Oversee all quality assurance activities to ensure construction meets contract plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements
Stakeholder Relations
– Serve as primary contact for contractors, utility companies, regulatory agencies, and the public; review and respond to all RFIs with professional engineering judgement
Construction Management
– Direct construction activities and inspection teams, review daily reports, provide technical guidance, and resolve complex contractual issues
Project Coordination
– Lead project staffing decisions, utility coordination efforts, pre-construction meetings, and weekly progress meetings
Public Relations
– Partner with Public Outreach staff to communicate project impacts and respond to community questions with technical expertise
Contract Compliance
– Ensure complete contract compliance from award to project closeout, applying professional judgment to complex situations
Staff Supervision
– Directly supervise and mentor project inspection staff
What you bring
Minimum Qualifications for Engineer 1 (ONE of the following):
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field,
OR
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification,
OR
Four years of related engineering experience under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
If qualifying through experience: Complete a verification form during the application process that includes verification of work performed under PE supervision, Professional Engineer signature, and PE stamp/seal or copy of current license
Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Construction Manager (Engineer 2):
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure (required to auto progress)
OR Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field AND four years of related construction management/engineering experience under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer
OR Engineer in Training (EIT) certification AND four years of related construction management/engineering experience under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer
Progressively responsible civil engineering experience demonstrating the ability to perform the full scope of Engineer 2 responsibilities
*Engineering means the practice of engineering as defined in RCW 18.43.020.
Preferred Education, Experience or Other Qualifications
One year of lead worker or supervisory experience.
Two years of construction Management experience.
Certified as a Construction Manager from Construction Management Association of America.
Competitive Selection:
When this position is open for competitive recruitment, candidates will be selected and appointed at the level (Engineer 1 or Engineer 2) for which they meet the minimum qualifications and can demonstrate the required competencies. Candidates who possess PE licensure and can demonstrate the full scope of Engineer 2 responsibilities will be considered at that level; candidates without PE licensure will be considered at the Engineer 1 level.
Career Progression:
This position is part of an automatic progression series. Incumbents hired at the Engineer 1 level will progress to Engineer 2 upon obtaining their Professional Engineer (PE) license and demonstrating satisfactory work performance, without the need for reapplication or competitive selection.
For the complete job description : Kitsap County open recruitment information will be provided verbally during the process. This position is open until filled and will be reviewed weekly.
Additional Information
Driving Requirements: The successful incumbent must meet driving requirements and provide a current driving record. A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required prior to hire.
Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations available on request during the application process.
Prior to employment, the candidate must: submit official transcripts if education is used to meet minimum qualifications; pass job-related examinations; authorize and complete a criminal background check.
Flexible hours are available, as approved by management.
This position is open until filled. This position will be reviewed weekly.
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