Project Coordinator
Job description
Are you a capital projects professional who is interested in improving access and successful educational outcomes for underrepresented student populations? If so, Renton Technical College is the place for you! The Capital Projects Coordinator, full time and, reporting to the Director of Capital, Facilities, and Grounds , will manage and provide oversight of the college’s capital, land, and space planning projects. This includes management of building repair, environmental and hazardous waste; waste management and recycling; energy conservation and sustainability; and plant safety. The priority consideration date for this position is on Wednesday, May 31st. This position is open until filled.
Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 75 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.
The monthly salary range is $5,036.66 - $6,479.75 and salary placement is based on applicable past work experience. Wage and compensation is pending ratification of the 2023/2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement and will go into effect on July 1st 2023. New hires may not be placed above step 10 ($6,179.42). Prof Tech Union employees receive a yearly degree stipend if they have an Associates degree $150, Bachelors $250, or a Masters $350. Other benefits are listed on our benefits page and in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).
As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color. We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.
- Demonstrating multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations) and creating an educational environment that affirms a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Provide leadership in working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for underrepresented student populations.
- Coordinate with college departments to ensure timely completion of capital repair, improvement, and modification projects.
- Under the direction of the Capital, Facilities, and Grounds Services Director ensure efficient execution of major and minor works projects, waste management and plant safety, and manage and monitor capital budgets.
- Coordinate with the Department of Enterprise Services and SBCTC to ensure proper expenditure of allocated capital funds.
- Responsible for fiscal accountability and program account management including cost estimates, budgets and certification of payments
- Work with project architects to ensure appropriate design of projects.
- Under the direction of the Capital, Facilities and Grounds Services Director plan and obtain quotes or contracts for capital projects; oversee the day-to-day activities of contractors performing work on campus.
- Interpret and ensure compliance with applicable codes, rules, standards and regulations.
- Maintain up-to-date campus and building maps, signage, facility inventory, and room numbering systems.
- Use AutoCAD to plan projects, maintains an orderly plan filing system, creates and updates AutoCAD files for all College facilities to accurately reflect current conditions
- Oversee college energy conservation and sustainability programs.
- Provide leadership in development of the biennial capital repair budgeting and the facility condition survey.
- Serve as the college’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) compliance officer. Create and maintain an accident prevention program (APP). Provide training as necessary to college employees.
- Ensure timely and accurate reports to government regulatory agencies as required.
- Work with college staff to implement and maintain campus emergency response plans, including ongoing employee readiness training; participate in the development of college disaster plans and adequate employee response readiness.
- Develop departmental procedures and policies as required.
- Coordinates the activities of other departments, such as Facilities and IT and with outside vendors for items such as scheduling the availability of spaces, relocation of occupants, voice/data wiring, installation of classroom technology, procurement of furnishings, fixtures, and equipment, and location of existing utilities, etc., as necessary for the successful completion and occupancy of projects.
- Previous demonstrated participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in physical plant facilities management, project management, or related field with a background in areas of responsibility which include HVAC systems management, electrical systems, structural systems, preventative maintenance, facility management, grounds and maintenance.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering, architectural design, or CAD drafting will be preferred.
- Ability to utilize computer based systems such as CAD drafting, preventative maintenance and data base development.
- Exceptional ability to provide strong leadership with ethics and integrity.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team supporting the college’s mission, vision, and shared governance processes.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in a collective bargaining environment preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community partners.
- An understanding of and commitment to the education role and philosophy of the technical college.
- Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tack, discretion and courtesy.
- Ability to speak a regionally top spoken language other than English is preferred (Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, and Chinese).
The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
The person hired is required to provide authorization for employment in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent to background checks, including employment and required degree/credential verification. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform successfully in the position. Finalists are required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure form as required under RCW 288.112.080. Post offer, pre-employment criminal background checks are also required.
For questions regarding this position contact
Alex Vinson avinson@rtc.edu 425-235-2475
Chelsea Dillon cdillon@rtc.edu 425-235-6579
Health Insurance:
Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately. Spouse or same-sex domestic partner, and dependent children are eligible for coverage.
Medical Insurance
Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for lawful spouses, same-sex domestic partners, and dependent children. more information can be found by visiting www.hca.wa.gov/pebb
Renton Technical College provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:
- Uniform Dental Plan (Preferred Provider Organization -PPO plan) Administered by Washington Dental Service (WDS)
- DeltaCare (Managed Care Plan) Administered by Washington Dental Service (WDS)
- Willamette Dental (Managed Care Plan) Administered by Willamette Dental
Employees do not pay separate premium for vision coverage; it is covered under the medical plan. Optical service frequency and hardware (glasses, contact lenses, etc.) vary depending on type of plan selected.
Waiving Medical Coverage
If you have other medical insurance you can choose to waive medical coverage for yourself or any family member. If you have existing coverage through your spouse or domestic partner, please contact the plan directly to see how they will coordinate benefits.
If waiving medical coverage, the employee will still be covered under the dental insurance plan at no monthly premium cost.
The FSA, LFA and DCAP plans are offered by the College and the State of Washington. FSA is a PEBB sponsored benefit program that allows you to use pre-tax money in a calendar year to pay for certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and/or Child care expenses.
An FSA can save you 25 - 40% on your eligible expenses. Both plans are offered as payroll deductions.
Annual contributions in 2023 for Medical Flexible Account can be between a minimum of $120 to maximum of $2,850. As a "use it or lose it" IRC governed plan, medical expense reimbursements can be requested for employee, spouse, or their IRS eligible dependents.
Annual contributions in 2023 for the Limited Flexible Account can be between a minimum of $120 to maximum of $2,850. As a "use it or lose it" IRC governed plan, medical expense reimbursements can be requested for employee, spouse, or their IRS eligible dependents. Limited FSA is for employees enrolled in CDHP plans with HSA. Funds can only be used for dental and vision expenses only.
Dependent Care FSA (DCAP) allows you to save on child or elder care expenses
(e.g. babysitting, daycare, in-home care for an older dependent inept of self-care). Annual contribution is $5,000 for a Single person or Married couple filing a joint tax return.Contribution of $2,500 for each married participant filing separate tax returns.
Permanent employees, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner and dependent children under 26 years of age are eligible to enroll in life Insurance. Coverage is effective first of the month following the date of employment for basic coverage; for optional coverage, amounts become effective the first of the month following approval date.
- Basic Coverage: $35,000 Basic Term Life & $5,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) This is employer provided at no cost to the employee.
- Supplemental Life Coverage(s): Supplemental term insurance coverage for employee, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner and family is available in$10,000 increments from $10,000 up to $100,000, at additional cost to the employee.
- Supplemental AD&D Coverage: Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment for employee, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner and family is available at additional cost to employee.
- Basic Plan: Employer provided and at no cost to the employee. It Provides 60% of the first $400 pre-disability monthly earnings, reduced by any deductible income. The maximum benefit $240 per month; the minimum benefit $100 per month. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability or the period of accumulated sick leave, whichever is longer.
- 2 Optional Plans: 60% and 50% of pre-disability monthly earnings, reduced by any deductible income, and is available at additional cost to employee. Maximum benefit for 60% plan is $10,000 per month and $8,333 per month for the 50% plan. Premium for the optional plans is determined by employee type and waiting period selected.
Retirement Options (Tax Deferred Retirement Plans)
PERS Plan 2: defined benefit plan for classified staff
Employee Contribution: 6.36% of gross salary
Employer Contribution: 10.39% of gross salary
PERS Plan 3: defined benefit & employee defined contribution for classified staff, Administrators, and Exempt employees
Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
Employer Contribution: 10.39% of gross salary
TRS Plan 2: defined benefit & employee defined contribution for Faculty
Employee Contribution: 8.05% of gross salary
Employer Contribution: 14.69% of gross salary
TRS Plan 3: defined benefit & employee defined contribution for Faculty
Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15% of gross salary
Employer Contribution: 14.69% of gross salary
TIAA-CREF: defined contribution plan for Faculty, Administrators, and Exempt employees
Employee Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary
- Employee and Employer contributions to applicable retirement plans are mandatory for benefit eligible employees. The amount of the deduction and contribution are dependent upon the retirement plan chosen and may vary by current contribution rates in effect.
Supplemental Retirement Plan: In addition to regular matched retirement, employee can voluntarily participate in a 403(b) plan and set aside a portion of their income in Pre-Tax Elective Deferral or an After-Tax (Roth) Elective Deferral. Agreements and amounts can be changed at any time.
Deferred Compensation Plan: The State of Washington 457 plan permits employee to set aside additional pre-tax earnings for retirement savings.
Certain tax regulations allow employees to participate in one or both supplemental 403(b) plans and State of Washington's 457 deferred compensation plan.
Contributions to a 403(b) or 457 plan are funded solely by the employee.
Credit Classes (Reduced Tuition Classes)
Faculty employed at 50% or more and permanent classified, exempt, or administrative staff may take almost any credit class on a space-available basis at any public institution in Washington if requirements and prerequisites have been met. To get the reduced tuition rate, the employee may not register until the date listed in the enrollment calendar (usually the third day of the quarter). Hourly and probationary employees are not eligible for this reduced tuition.
PEBB members may receive a discount of up to 12 percent off Liberty Mutual’s auto insurance rates and up to 5 percent off Liberty Mutual’s home insurance rates. In addition to the discount, Liberty Mutual also offers:
- Discounts: based on your driving record, age, auto safety features, and more.
- A 12-month rate guarantee on their competitive rates.
- Convenient payment options including automatic payroll deduction, electronic funds transfer, or direct billing at home.
- Prompt claims service with access to local representatives.
Eligible employees may join one of two credit unions. Both offer member services that include payroll direct deposit, automatic bill pays, savings and checking accounts, overdraft protection, personal lines of credit and low interest loans.
- GEZA Credit Union
- Washington State Employees Credit Union
As an RTC employee you are eligible for exclusive homeownership benefits with the Hometown Home Loan Program offered through Home Street Bank. With this benefits package, you have access to vital homeownership resources.
Washington 529 Education Saving Plans
The GET program is Washington's 529 prepaid college tuition plan that helps families with young children save for future higher education expenses. The State of Washington guarantees that the value of your account will keep pace with the cost of college tuition, no matter how much it changes in the future. More information can be found at https://wastate529.wa.gov/howgetworks
Exempt and Classified employees will be paid for up to twelve (12) of the following holidays:
- Labor Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Native American Heritage Day
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Day
- The legally designated day for Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday
- Juneteenth
- Presidents’ Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Personal Holiday (1 day)
AFT, Prof-Tech and WFSE bargaining agreements accrue vacation according to an established schedule which ranges from 8.67 to 16 hours a month, 8 hours of sick leave a month, one personal holiday and depending on the bargaining agreement 3-4 days of personal convenience leave. Refer to the appropriate contract to determine appropriate leave rate.
This benefit offers partially paid leave to care for yourself or a loved one in times of serious illness or injury; to bond with a new child joining your home through birth, adoption or foster placement; and for certain military-connected events if you have a family member in active duty service. Under the PFML program, the Employment Security Department (ESD) will replace up to 90% of an eligible employee’s typical weekly wage (up to $1,000 per week). To learn more about this benefit, please visit the ESD PFML website at https://www.paidleave.wa.gov/workers
Degree and other stipends may be earned based on employee type and applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to Collective Bargaining Agreements at Renton Technical College
Resources:
Health Benefits / Plan Comparisons / Plan Contact Information:www.hca.wa.gov/pebb
Retirement Programs:
- State Board Retirement:http://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/my-employment/retirement.aspx
- State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP)/TIAA-CREF: http://enroll.tiaacref.org/sbctc/
- Washington State Department of Retirement Systems: http://www.drs.wa.gov
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