
Construction Engineering Senior Project Manager - Seattle, WA
- Seattle, WA
- $156,000-165,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
- Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
- Provide guidance, leadership and training to inspection team.
- Communicate with clients, contractors and staff on various construction projects.
- Coordinate with stakeholders.
- Read and interpret complex contract documents.
- Oversee projects to ensure that the work is executed on time and on budget and in accordance with the client’s requirements and within company policies and procedures.
- Provide work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
- Facilitate and chair pre-construction and construction progress meetings.
- Manage activities such as layout, inspection, documentation, and pay estimates.
- Resolve design/field issues.
- Review monthly contractor pay estimates and recommend approval.
- Proactively monitor traffic control and protection.
- Coordinate and monitor materials testing.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
- High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
- Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
- Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and change management skills.
- Ability to lead teams in a collaborative environment.
- Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
- Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
- Strong work ethic with commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
- Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
- Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
- Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
- Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
- Focus on improving return on investment.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
- Registered Professional Engineer (Washington state offers reciprocity for PE licenses).
- Fifteen or more (15+) years of professional engineering experience.
- Demonstrated success as a Resident Engineer on major transportation projects.
- Certified Construction Manager - CMA, preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
- Mobility around an office environment.
- Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Partially outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
- Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
- Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
- Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
- Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts