WA State DNR: Nursery Construction Project Coordinator

This position is responsible for managing facilities and infrastructure construction projects for DNR’s Webster Forest Nursery and Seed Programs. Webster is one of the premier state forest seedling nurseries in the country. Our staff has grown and shipped over 950 million seedlings since the nursery was established in 1957. These seedlings have been planted on public, private, and DNR-managed forest lands throughout Washington and nearby states.  We have consistently invested in our infrastructure in the last 15 years and are now accelerating our efforts by undertaking numerous facilities maintenance, replacement, and expansion projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to support facility improvements for a highly functioning program that provides a critical public service into the next decade.

Webster Forest Seedling Nursery has considerable infrastructure at our 270-acre complex in Tumwater, Washington. Our current facilities include 75,000 square feet of climate-controlled greenhouses, 13 high-capacity irrigation wells, 24 buildings containing 66,000 square feet, and a total asset value (facilities, equipment, and supplies) in excess of $60 million. We are currently in the process of constructing a new 15,200-square-foot seed processing center and a 2,000-square-foot storage building. We are also scoping a potential expansion of the nursery with a goal of eventually constructing up to 66,000 square feet of additional greenhouses and a 17,500 square foot seedling processing facility if funded by the legislature. Scoping includes environmental and cultural resource assessments, as well as stormwater planning and construction. Though some of these projects are managed by construction project coordinators from DNR’s Facilities Section, there will be numerous projects that will be managed by the Nursery Construction Project Coordinator using multi-year grants that have been obtained for this purpose. These projects include, but are not limited to:

• On-site project management support for some of the abovementioned projects
• Water rights assessments
• Irrigation improvements and optimization
• Greenhouse climate control equipment upgrades
• Converting an existing tree seedling cooler into a freezer
• Contributing to DNR grant applications for nursery improvement by providing facilities project information.

Project Management:

• Direct the work of consultants and assigned project support staff; monitor the work of contractors.
• Communicate project details to stakeholders, including schedules, impacts, and contract additions/deletions.
• Provide cost control by utilizing modern procedures to effectively document disputes, evaluate construction schedules, and apply the latest statutory, and regulatory project types and management practices.
• Provide evaluation of contract damages related to delays, impacts on scheduling, and change order work effect on the total budget.
• Review and approve progress payment requests and product submittal approvals.
• Perform compliance inspections and stakeholder training and/or turnover.

Development of Cost Estimates and Project Documents:

• Analyze assigned projects to evaluate the extent of work needed to create an accurate cost estimate.
• Prepare timely and accurate cost engineering services in an independent manner.
• Prepare cost estimates for facilities planning based on planning or conceptual studies.
• Prepare contract bid comparison estimates.
• Prepare cost estimates for capital budget acquisition.
• Create drawings to depict the work to show the scale and quantities of work using AutoCAD.
• Assemble relevant documents and solicit bids in accordance with state law and DNR policy.
• Draft construction project proposals for submission to grant funding agencies.

At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. 

Our Vision – Our actions ensure a future where Washington’s lands, waters, and communities thrive.

Our Mission – Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.

Our Core Values:

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.

• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.

• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.

• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness

• Work/life balance

• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)

• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups

• Leadership that empowers and supports employees

• Professional development opportunities

• Educational and career development aid

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments

• A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.

 

• • Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov
  • Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.
  • Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
  • References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers– you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
  • Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
  • Complete all supplemental questions.
  • Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.
  Questions?  Please contact Carlos Gantz at Carlos.gantz@dnr.wa.gov/564-669-9206 or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov

 

The Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.