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A Construction Project Manager supervises construction projects from beginning to end, ensuring that projects are completed within time and budgetary constraints. Controls the time, cost and quality of construction projects, from residential, commercial and industrial buildings to roads, bridges and schools. Plans and coordinate all aspects of the construction process, including hiring contractors and working with engineers, architects and vendors.
$116,526 / year median in Washington
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Our client in the Mercer Island, WA location is currently hiring for a Construction Project Manager to oversee commercial construction projects throughout the greater Seattle and Puget Sound region. This position will be working onsite between the office and active project sites. The ideal candidate will have experience managing commercial ground-up construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, with a strong experience in budget management, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and client relations. Pay
- $65.00
- $72.00/hour (depending on years of experience, project experience, software proficiency, and overall qualifications) Location
- Mercer Island, WA (Onsite with travel to project sites throughout the greater Seattle area) Schedule
- Standard Monday-Friday (40+ hours per week) Responsibilities
- Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, cost controls, procurement activities, and project financials.
- Administer contracts, manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and subcontractor buyouts.
- Partner with Superintendents to coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and field operations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
- Lead project planning, risk management, reporting, and overall project execution.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards. Qualification Requirements
- 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
- 2+ years managing K-12 educational construction projects.
- Experience completing at least two ground-up commercial construction projects from cradle to grave.
- Strong knowledge of project budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, and cost control.
- Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract administration.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with public works, municipal, multifamily, mixed-use, tenant improvement, or commercial projects is highly preferred.
- Experience with Procore is a plus. Disqualifiers
- Less than 5 years of construction project management experience.
- No commercial ground-up project experience.
- No experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractors.
- No exposure to RFIs, submittals, and change order processes.
- Limited experience leading projects from preconstruction through closeout. Employee Value Proposition
- Established multi-state commercial construction company specializing in public and private sector projects.
- Strong family-oriented culture with excellent employee retention and long-term career growth opportunities.
- Clear path for advancement into higher-level project leadership positions as the company expands throughout the Seattle market.
- Current project backlog exceeds $120 million, providing long-term project stability.
- Competitive compensation with opportunities for career progression.
- Employee-focused culture featuring team events, community involvement opportunities, outdoor activities, and company-sponsored networking events.
- Diverse project portfolio including commercial, educational, municipal, mixed-use, multifamily, and tenant improvement work. 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.
- 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.