Facilities Management Division, Major Projects Office

The mission of the Major Projects Office (MPO) is to effectively and efficiently deliver projects in excess of $10 million for the Department of Executive Services, Facilities Management Division in accordance with public policy mandates of King County government; facility needs of employees; and for overall utility of the community.

Major Projects Office, projects past and present

The Major Projects Office (MPO) manages a variety of projects often providing enhanced workspace, LEED certification and much needed space. A wide range of projects and budgets are managed under the MPO and over the coming years it is estimated that MPO could be responsible for over $700 million in capital projects. Here is a sample of current and past projects under MPO:

· King Street

· Chinook

· Patricia Bracelin Steel Bulding

· Goat Hill Garage

· Earlington - purchase/renovation

· Courthouse Seismic Project Renovation

· Harborview's Ninth and Jefferson Building (external link)

· Harborview'sNorm Maleng Building (external link)

The work of the MPO centers on tasks required to deliver projects within a prescribed scope, schedule and budget. The tasks vary depending on the type of project but will include all of the following during the development of a project.

· Planning
· Administration
· Schedule
· Document Control
· Reporting
· Policy/Legislation
· Community/Public Relations
· Bid Management / Selection Processes
· Change Order Management
· Budget Monitoring/Management
· Dispute Resolution
· LEEDs
· Small Business and Diversity
· Project Labor Agreements
· 1% for Arts Integration
· Coordination w/FMPs
· Intergovernmental: Permits, Regulatory Agencies
· Contract Management
· Education/Information
· Equipment Planning
· Move Coordination
· Audit