Northwest Region Project Controller

Transportation Engineer 4 Project Controller

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer 4 Project Controller to support the successful delivery of critical transportation projects throughout the Northwest Region. In this role, you will help ensure highway improvement projects are delivered efficiently by supporting project planning, scheduling, and financial management that contribute to safe, reliable transportation for the traveling public. Your work will provide valuable technical guidance and project oversight that strengthens decision-making and promotes the effective use of public resources. Join a team dedicated to improving Washington's transportation system and enhancing the safety and mobility of the communities we serve.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Project Controller will:

• Develop, maintain, and analyze critical path schedules for multiple projects, including baseline schedules, schedule templates, workforce projections, trend analysis, contingency planning, and project status reporting for design-bid-build and design-build delivery methods.
• Develop, update, monitor, and analyze baseline and control budgets for assigned projects, including cost variances, spending forecasts, construction spending curves, cost-to-complete analyses, and recommendations to address budget impacts.
• Prepare and communicate schedule, budget, and project performance reports, identifying trends, changes, delays, risks, and impacts to support informed project delivery decisions.
• Serve as the Northwest Region Administrator and subject matter expert for the Project Management Reporting System (PMRS), providing technical support, managing user access and permissions, creating project files, and maintaining project delivery data and reporting tools.
• Provide technical guidance and training to project staff on scheduling software, PMRS, and project controls processes through individual and group instruction.
• Collaborate with Information Technology, Headquarters, project offices, and multidisciplinary project teams to resolve system issues, improve project controls, and support consistent project delivery practices.
• Participate as an active member of the Project Management and Controls team by attending project meetings, providing schedule and budget expertise, recommending best practices, and supporting project development and delivery.
• Perform project risk management activities by identifying, analyzing, monitoring, and reporting risks; evaluating impacts to scope, schedule, and budget; documenting lessons learned; and preparing justifications for project revisions.

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Project Team Collaboration: Experience working effectively as a member of at least one project development and delivery team, or specialty group team, in a role such as project manager, design team leader, or project controller.
• Independent Application of Technical Principles: Experience independently applying policies, engineering principles, practices, and methods.
• Project Scheduling and Cost Analysis: Experience developing and analyzing project data such as Critical Path Method (CPM) logic diagrams, workforce projections, project performance, cash flows, expenditures, capital cost estimates, design estimates, and cost reports.
• Customer Support and Training: Experience providing support and training to a variety of customers.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Project Management Methodology: Understanding and knowledge of Project Management industry standards and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), or equivalent, with successful application of project management processes, software, and tools.
• WSDOT Policy and Design Knowledge: Knowledge of existing WSDOT Engineering business process for Design, Right of Way Acquisition and Construction, including those introduced by the WSDOT Capital Systems Team or NWR Project Management and Controls.

This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs. This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options. In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit

WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have a choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

To apply, please include the following with your online application: an attached resume outlining your experience to date, an attached cover letter that further explains your qualifications, and contact details for a minimum of three individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies.

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed.