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Construction Director

Seattle, WA · On-site

$133K - $237K/yr

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including: * Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at ...

Sound Transit

Construction Director

Seattle, WA · On-site

$133K - $237K/yr

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including: * Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at ...

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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for sound transit in the United States is $19.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sound Transit employee, and why are they important?

To excel at Sound Transit, you generally need a background in transportation, engineering, project management, or public administration, often supported by a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with transit planning software, safety systems, and project management tools such as Microsoft Project is typically required. Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills are essential for collaborating with diverse stakeholders and addressing community needs. These skills and qualifications ensure effective project delivery, safe operations, and positive public engagement in the region's transit initiatives.

What are the typical opportunities for career advancement at Sound Transit?

Sound Transit offers a variety of career advancement opportunities for professionals across departments such as engineering, project management, operations, and administration. Employees often start in entry-level or mid-level roles and can progress to senior or management positions through internal training programs, mentorship, and on-the-job experience. The organization encourages professional development and frequently posts internal job openings, allowing staff to explore new roles or specialties. Additionally, employees benefit from working on high-impact projects that can enhance their skillsets and visibility within the agency.

What is Sound Transit and what does it do?

Sound Transit is the regional transit agency serving the greater Seattle area, including King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties in Washington State. It plans, builds, and operates public transportation services such as light rail, commuter rail, and express bus routes. The agency aims to provide efficient and environmentally friendly transportation alternatives to reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility. Sound Transit is responsible for expanding and maintaining the region's transit infrastructure through major projects funded by local taxes, grants, and federal assistance.

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Required CredentialsCommercial Driver's License (CDL), passenger endorsementCDL, passenger endorsement
Work EnvironmentPublic transit systems, fixed routes, urban areasOn-road, city streets, various routes
Employer & IndustryPublic transportation agencies, transit authoritiesPrivate or public transit companies, local transit agencies

Both Sound Transit and Bus Drivers require a CDL with passenger endorsement and work in urban transit environments. While Sound Transit operates regional transit services, Bus Drivers typically work for local transit agencies. The main difference lies in their scope: Sound Transit focuses on regional transit, whereas Bus Drivers serve city or local routes.

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Infographic showing various Sound Transit job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 20% Full Time, 78% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,141 per year, or $19.8 per hour.
Project Labor Agreement Specialist

Project Labor Agreement Specialist

Sound Transit

Seattle, WA • On-site

$81K - $149K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Salary range is $81K to $149K with a midpoint of $101K. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.
Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:
  • Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
  • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Retirement Plans: 401a - 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b - up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
  • Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
  • Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
  • Pet Insurance.
  • ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
  • Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
  • Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE:
Under general direction, oversees and monitors the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the Agency; provides consultation, facilitation, training, and mediation as the representative of the Agency to the stakeholder partners signatory to the PLA; ensures all work covered by the PLA proceeds on time and on budget; develops programs and protocols to assure full implementation of PLA; provides information and/or responds to inquiries related to the PLA; monitors wage and hour rules, prevailing wage information, general labor relations policy and process, labor contract interpretation, and contract compliance as related to the PLA.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
  • Oversees the Project Labor Agreement for all construction work in order to ensure that all work covered by the PLA proceeds continuously, efficiently, economically, on time, on budget, and with labor agreement as outlined by the Sound Transit Board policies.
  • Serves as the Project Labor Agreement's labor coordinator and a member of the Joint Administrative Committee (JAC); meets with members of the community that help coordinate public outreach efforts of Sound Transit and Diversity policies.
  • Develops and implements requests for proposals for solicitation of RAPID program funds, and coordinate Preferred Entry (pre-apprentice) and Apprentice support activities and administer pre-apprentice support training fund for the RAPID program.
  • Participates in pre-bid meetings, pre-award evaluations, pre-construction meetings, and pre-job jurisdictional meetings as well as weekly progress meetings; provides information and respond to questions related to the Project Labor Agreement.
  • Develops and oversees a joint labor/management substance abuse testing and monitoring program for construction workers; works with labor/management to ensure a "drug free workplace".
  • Attends events and performs public outreach duties in order to inform public entities, special interest groups, and the general public on Project Labor Agreements public outreach; responds to inquiries related to the PLA in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Represents the Agency in various forums of governmental entities, special interest groups, and the general public; engages and develops collaborative relationships with peers, labor partners, community partners, and others contacted in the course of work.
  • Monitors and prepares a variety of reports related to area of assignment including reports on EEO, Preferred Entry (pre-apprentice), and Apprentice utilization; maintains necessary records; monitors and logs all grievances filed by PLA partners; respond to grievances as required/necessary.
  • Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
  • Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit's Equity & Inclusion Policy.
  • It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
  • It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Management, or closely related field and four years of professional level experience directly related to the assignment which includes responsibility for dealing with labor unions/labor relations, contracts, and compliance; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Principles, practices, and standards of diversity programs and functions and of industry principles and practices.
  • Principles and practices of labor relations laws, prevailing wage law and code, and state and federal regulations related to area of assignment.
  • Agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Methods and techniques of mediation and dispute resolution.
  • Governmental protocols and relationships.
  • Construction contracting policies, procedures, and administration; as well as procurement and fiscal/budget policies and procedures sufficient to analyze reports and monitor contracts.
  • Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases; methods and techniques for data collection; and reporting standards.
  • Customer service methods and techniques including conflict management and problem solving methods and techniques.
  • Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers.
  • Report preparation.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other division staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public.
  • Applying principles and practices of technical expertise in interpreting and administering policies and procedures in assigned area, sufficient to discuss, resolve, and explain them to stakeholders, staff, and other constituencies.
  • Applying project management techniques and principles.
  • Problem resolution involving issues that may be sensitive in nature; resolving disputes in an effective and timely manner.
  • Preparing and analyzing complex data and numerical computations and comprehensive reports.
  • Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:
  • Work is performed in a hybrid environment with an expectation of working in office a minimum of 3 days per week.
  • This position requires occasional shift variability including working evening and night shifts based on construction project schedules.
  • Positions working in field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and/or extreme noise.
  • Position will be working on active construction sites and could be subject to bending, climbing, hearing, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, kneeling, talking, walking, seeing, and carrying and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.
  • The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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