Owner’s Representative - Senior Project Manager

Owner’s Representative – Senior Project Manager

Location: Seattle / Bellevue, Washington

The Opportunity

Bonewitz+Co is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead client capital projects as the Owner’s Representative. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of project delivery while mentoring junior team members and shaping the firm’s continued growth. Our agile team is trusted by clients to manage their most complex, mission-driven projects, and you’ll have the opportunity to provide both project leadership and strategic guidance at the organizational level.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary liaison to owners, executives and senior stakeholders, ensuring satisfaction and alignment with project goals.
• Lead multiple high-value projects from initial business conception through design, construction, operational readiness and post-occupancy.
• Work with clients to clarify objectives, scope and outcome expectations.
• Design and implement plans to achieve desired outcomes, including budget, schedule, risk tolerance and overall project performance.
• Develop, track, and forecast detailed total project budget and schedule.
• Manage soft cost scopes, including FF&E, signage design/procurement, security and IT.
• Lead contract development activities in partnership with other Senior Project Managers and Project Managers (particularly AIA B101, AIA A102/A201, or similar).
• Oversee or directly manage negotiation and contract administration of project-related contracts between Owner and third-parties engaged to execute the project.
• May lead move management, transition and readiness planning.
• Provide executive-level reporting and decision support.
• Mentor and coach junior staff, building team capacity.
• Contribute to firm-wide initiatives and the growth of our boutique practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in construction related fields, including: Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or other commensurate experience.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive construction project leadership experience, including at least 4+ years serving as an Owner’s Representative with direct accountability to the Client.
• Has successfully led multiple projects through the continuum of a project’s life cycle: inception/business case development, entitlements/design/preconstruction, construction administration, commissioning/readiness planning, move-in and post occupancy.
• Demonstrated experience leading value optimization efforts through design / preconstruction phases to align project scope with Client budget, schedule, risk tolerance, and strategic objectives.
• Proven ability facilitating multidisciplinary teams through structured planning and decision-making processes to develop and document comprehensive project plans and total project budgets, clearly identifying tradeoffs, risks, and key considerations requiring Owner input and executive decision-making.
• Proven ability to identify, manage and mitigate risk on large and/or complex projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery methods and contract analysis.
• Contract negotiation and consultant/vendor management experience, including familiarity with AIA Architect and General Contractor Agreements.
• Excellent written/oral communication, negotiation, risk management and leadership skills, and knows when to escalate to leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, primarily Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong understanding of scheduling principles and software, including Microsoft Project. Bluebeam, AutoCAD and sketch-up capabilities are a bonus.
• High emotional intelligence, ability to read a room and manage numerous personalities.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring others and leading client engagements.
• Strong assessment, analysis and decision-making skills.
• Successful track record building relationships and generating new client engagement opportunities.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $160,000 – $225,000 per year (The advertised salary range is intended as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as experience and expertise.)
• Bonus Program: Eligible to participate in our bonus program, which is paid twice annually based on individual and company success.
• Health, Wellness & Generous Paid Time Off: Employee medical premiums covered at 100%. Flexibility to work from home to balance personal and work needs. From day one, accrue up to three (3) weeks of PTO per year, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Retirement Savings: Company-match up to 3% in an IRA plan.

Why Work With Us

At Bonewitz+Co you’ll be part of a close-knit team with 25+ years of proven success. We’ve built lasting relationships with mission-driven clients — 75% of our work comes from repeat clients — and we deliver big results through our different-by-design boutique approach. As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll not only lead high-profile projects across healthcare, education, cultural, and residential sectors, but also play a key role in mentoring talent and shaping the future of the firm. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

• Trusted by Clients.  75% of our work comes from repeat clients.
• Different by Design.  A boutique firm that integrates seamlessly with our clients’ operations. Our nimble team consistently delivers big results on our clients’ mission critical capital projects.
• Broad Expertise.  Beyond construction management, we guide projects from business conception through design, construction, operational readiness, ‘go live’ and post occupancy client support.
• Proven Leadership.  Our team brings decades of hands-on experience leading complex projects — providing clear direction and decisive problem-solving that keeps work on track and clients at ease.
• Strong Culture.  Tenure averages 6+ years. Our close-knit team supports one another professionally and personally, and truly enjoy working together.

To Apply

Submit your application to View email address on click.appcast.io. Your application submission should include:

• A cover letter introduction clearly indicating the position for which you are applying (1-page limit).
• A résumé highlighting your relevant skills and experience (3-page limit).

In addition, applications may include supplemental materials — such as project photos, work samples, or client references — that demonstrate your unique capabilities.

Total submission size should be limited to 20 MB. If supplemental content exceeds file limit, you may submit by providing a link to external files/portfolios in your application.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

More About Us

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