Project Controller - Washington State Ferries

Salary : $93,227.00 - $125,433.00 Annually
Location : King County - Seattle - Belltown, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26DOT-WSF-90873
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Washington State Ferries
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
The Opportunity

WSF, a division of WSDOT, is currently seeking a Project Controller to support the successful delivery of terminal design and engineering projects. Working with the terminal design engineering manager and project managers, this position helps align project agreements, schedules, and financial plans to keep projects on time and within budget.

What to Expect

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

• Develop and maintain critical path schedules and delivery-method templates for Terminal Engineering projects.
• Analyze and report project progress, schedule rollups, workforce projections, variances, and change impacts.
• Identify delivery trends and risks; develop "what if" scenarios for risk planning.
• Develop and monitor baseline and control budgets, forecast costs, analyze variances, and communicate recommendations.
• Provide project controls expertise in PRI, Primavera P6, and Oracle Unifier for E-CON; coordinate resolution of scheduling system issues.
• Manage system profiles, permissions, and initial project files; administer SharePoint sites and Power BI dashboards.
• Conduct special projects, research, and other assigned duties.
• Attend required training, project site visits, and WSDOT meetings.
• Uphold WSF's strategic priorities (Service Excellence, Improved Communication, and Empowered People) and values (Serve, Grow, Trust, Respect, and Navigate), ensuring they are embedded in WSF's culture through leadership actions

Qualifications

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

• Growth Mindset - Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented - Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Project Scheduling & Controls - Develop, maintain, and coordinate complex critical path, resource-loaded schedules for multiple Terminal Engineering projects.
• Integrated Project Planning and Financial Control - Ensure schedules and budgets accurately reflect approved scope, milestones, dependencies, resources, funding, planned expenditures, and project delivery requirements.
• Baseline Management - Apply project controls principles to maintain accurate and reliable baselines and baseline performance information throughout the project lifecycle.
• Project Trend Analysis - Evaluate schedule and budget performance data to identify project trends, variances, delays, and risks and impacts to enable timely corrective action.
• Schedule, Cost & Risk Analysis - Develop "what-if" scenarios and alternative strategies, evaluate potential outcomes, and recommend practical solutions to support proactive risk management and successful project delivery.
• Project Management Systems Expertise - Provide technical expertise and guidance to WSF project managers and Terminal Engineering staff in the use of Primavera P6, Oracle Unifier, SharePoint, Microsoft Power BI dashboards, and other systems used for project scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and reporting.
• Project Controls Systems Administration - Establish initial project files, configure user access and permissions, and support effective and consistent administration and use of project management and controls systems.
• Information Systems & Data Management - Collaborate with engineering, project management staff, IT, and Headquarters to troubleshoot and resolve scheduling, budgeting, and reporting system issues, to improve data accuracy and maintain system reliability.
• Project Performance Communication - Communicate complex schedule, budget, cost, risk, forecast, and project controls information to project engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders.
• Project Analysis & Delivery Coordination - Provide clear, actionable analysis and recommendations to support informed decision-making, facilitate project coordination, and promote accurate, consistent, and timely project delivery.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Integrated Scheduling - Integrate multiple schedules across internal and external project teams and disciplines to illustrate timing, resource dependencies, and coordination requirements across an active project delivery portfolio.
• Project Systems Integration - Collect and assemble data from project scheduling systems, finance and accounting systems, and other project management tools and systems to support executive decision-making.
• Public Agency Processes - Demondstrated knowledge and experience with project design processes, contract and advertisement, procurement requirements, and basic construction principles in a public agency environment.

Important Notes

• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in of the Washington Administrative Code.
• 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

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance - We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals' lifestyle.
• Paid Leave - In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance - Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future - WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to for more information.

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How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the "Work Experience" portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the "References" section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Please be sure to reference 26DOT-WSF-90862 in the subject line.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift pre