Project Planner and Quality Assurance Manager - State of Washington

Thurston County – Olympia, WA

About the Job

Planner/Safety Assurance Manager

(Construction & Maintenance Superintendent 3)
Monday - Friday |Schedule determined upon hire
Union Inclusion | WFSE

About this Opportunity

The primary function of the Planner and Quality Assurance Manager (PQAM) position is to plan, execute and provide quality assurance of small and medium project work performed by DES staff and contractors performing work on the campus. The incumbent is responsible for the efficient and effective use of planning and scheduling all resources to execute project work and maintenance activities which result in minimum downtime and maximum productivity. To fulfill these responsibilities in the most effective manner, the PQAM is empowered to manage work priorities, develop job plans, defines and order parts and materials, defines crafts, skills, engages in the proper resources to develop a safe work environment, composes, and validates the scope of effective and efficient work control plans. In addition, the PQAM provides the equipment-related expertise and technical guidance on improving maintenance workflow and service delivery. This role trains, participates in, and leads Lean Project Teams to provide continuous process review and improvement, and tracks safety awareness and lost time as indicators of morale and efficiency.

This position is recognized as Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) Designation – for Disaster or Emergency Recovery. For more information see the Supplemental Section.

For full details of this position, email rachel.vaughan@des.wa.gov and request the job description.

About the Division
The Buildings & Grounds Division (B&G) is responsible for the Capitol Campus and Department of Enterprise Services (DES) managed building operations, stewardship, and historic preservation. B&G provides service to over 42 agencies, maintains, operates and preserves the 486-acre state Capitol Campus in Olympia, including more than 28 buildings, 18 public monuments, over 6,000 parking stalls, four state parks and a 260-acre lake. B&G executes these responsibilities through the following service programs: Facilities Operations, Grounds Operations, Leadership and Admin, Maintenance & Repairs, Support Services (Custodial).

You should consider joining the Department of Enterprise Services because we have great employee benefits, and depending on your position, we offer flexible work schedules! Our agency is also a second chance employer!

A great total compensation and benefits package
Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays
A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules
An agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and respect, and leaders who encourage all employees to bring their authentic selves to work
Access to several state business resource groups including the Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network (RAIN); Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG); Latino Leadership Network (LLN); Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity (BUILD); Disability Inclusion Network (DIN); Washington Immigrant Network (WIN); and Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network (HAPPEN);
Supported growth and development opportunities; and
Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work

Who we are
DES provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Location: Thurston County – Olympia, Washington

Agency: Dept. of Enterprise Services

Source : State of Washington