Construction Director
Sound TransitSeattle, Washington, United States
Posted March 23, 2026
133000 - 237000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Sound Transit is the regional transit agency for Central Puget Sound, responsible for planning, building, and operating light rail, commuter rail, express bus, and related transportation services. It is expanding to a 116‑mile light rail system that connects major job centers from Everett to Tacoma and east to Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah, and Mercer Island, serving millions of riders and supporting the region’s projected population growth. The agency emphasizes safety, sustainability, and technology‑driven operations, drawing on expertise in civil engineering, construction management, and information technology. Sound Transit’s distinctive role as the largest mass transit expansion in the region’s history positions it as a leader in shaping the future of mobility for a rapidly growing population.
Job Description
The Construction Director will lead and direct construction management activities for assigned delivery teams, ensuring consistent application of agency construction management practices and procedures. The position will provide strategic leadership in construction management while maintaining direct delivery responsibility for complex transit infrastructure projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field
- Eight years of progressively responsible experience in construction management of large, complex transit/transportation projects
- Valid Washington state driver’s license
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- ORCA Card
- Tuition Reimbursement