Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Construction Project Manager
Job Description
A growing commercial construction company is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead complex projects throughout the Puget Sound region. You will manage projects from preconstruction through closeout, overseeing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships while ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and within budget. This role offers a clear growth path into a Sr Project Manager position as the company continues to expand its portfolio in the greater Seattle area.
Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring successful delivery in terms of safety, schedule, quality, and budget.
• Manage overall project budgets, including cost tracking, forecasting, and cost control to keep projects within approved financial parameters.
• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules, coordinating with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to meet key milestones and deadlines.
• Oversee subcontractor buyout, including scope definition, bid package preparation, evaluation of proposals, and award of contracts.
• Administer contracts and change management processes, including preparing, reviewing, and negotiating change orders to reflect scope changes accurately.
• Coordinate and track RFIs (Requests for Information), ensuring timely responses and documentation to maintain project momentum and clarity.
• Manage project documentation, including contract documents, drawings, specifications, RFIs, change orders, and closeout materials.
• Collaborate closely with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to maintain strong relationships and clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Monitor construction progress on site, addressing issues promptly, and ensuring work meets design intent, quality standards, and code requirements.
• Support and participate in design-build and GC/CM delivery methods, coordinating design and construction teams to optimize project outcomes.
• Lead and oversee ground-up construction projects, including core and shell work, from initial planning through completion.
• Manage public works and commercial projects, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Prepare and review project estimates and budgets, collaborating with preconstruction and estimating teams to align scope and cost.
• Coordinate tenant improvement, K-12 education, municipal, multifamily, mixed-use, and other commercial project types as assigned.
• Utilize construction management software, such as Procore when applicable, for project tracking, documentation, and communication.
• Participate in and contribute to subcontractor outreach efforts to maintain a diverse and reliable local subcontractor network.
• Ensure all project closeout activities are completed, including punch lists, as-built documentation, and turnover to the client.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, including cost tracking, forecasting, and cost control.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage project schedules for commercial construction projects.
• Hands-on experience with subcontractor buyout, including bid package preparation and contract award.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, including contract management and change order processes.
• Experience managing RFIs and change orders on complex construction projects.
• At least 2+ years of experience working on K-12 education construction projects.
• Successful completion of at least 2+ ground-up commercial projects, including core and shell work.
• Solid experience in construction management and project management within commercial environments.
• Ability to manage public works projects and navigate related requirements and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide project teams and subcontractors effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for interacting with clients, design teams, and field personnel.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate issues and implement practical solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with commercial, K-12, municipal, multifamily, mixed-use, and tenant improvement projects.
• Familiarity with the Washington construction market and local subcontractor network.
• Experience in design-build and GC/CM project delivery methods.
• Experience with construction estimation and project budgeting.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling tools and techniques for ground-up construction projects.
• Understanding of core and shell construction and its coordination with tenant improvements.
• Experience managing public and private commercial projects.
• Proficiency with Procore or similar construction management software is a plus.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships over the life of a project.
• Interest in growing into a Sr Project Manager role as project responsibilities and scope expand.

Work Environment
This is a full-time role based in the greater Seattle area, with work taking place five days per week either in the office or in the field. The primary office is located on Mercer Island, and project sites are spread throughout the Puget Sound and greater Seattle region. You will work in a professional construction environment that combines office-based planning and coordination with regular on-site presence to monitor progress and collaborate with field teams. The company specializes in public and private commercial projects and maintains a family-oriented culture that emphasizes employee longevity, with many team members having more than a decade of tenure. The organization offers a supportive, team-focused atmosphere with regular social and community-building activities, including monthly potlucks, group outings such as fishing trips, baseball games, golf charity events, and diverse subcontractor outreach events. The environment encourages professional growth, providing opportunities to take on larger and more complex projects and to advance into a Sr Project Manager position as the company's backlog, currently around $120M, continues to grow.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Mercer Island, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $72.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Mercer Island,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.
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