Construction Manager

Kennedy Jenks; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Professional registration support

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks in Seattle is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will oversee field and office staff, ensure plans align with specifications, budgets, and deadlines, and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities include coordinating sub-consultants, managing project documentation, and mentoring staff while ensuring safety and quality across all activities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing all aspects of construction projects in the water, wastewater, and stormwater industry.
• Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field; experience may be substituted.
• Professional engineering (PE) or architectural license is desirable.
• Certifications such as CCM or PMP are desirable.
• Proficiency with project management software.
• Ability to travel to KJ offices and client locations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day team leader for the project.
• Foster daily interactions with clients, designers, owners, contractors, sub-consultants, inspectors, and authorities.
• Conduct regular meetings with project staff to address and resolve project-related matters.
• Facilitate the fair yet firm resolution of all project issues.
• Ensure the project aligns with approved plans, specifications, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate and oversee sub-consultants.
• Observe, monitor, and document contractor work and project communications.
• Develop and review timely meeting agendas and minutes.
• Generate comprehensive project reports.
• Oversee safety monitoring and mentoring of team members.
• Maintain an updated client agreement and change orders.
• Oversee accounting tasks including timesheets, status reports, and billing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management degree

PE or architectural license

CCM or PMP certification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

KJ is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our expanding team in the Seattle area. As the Construction Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing and managing major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The Construction Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with plans and specifications, as well as company standards and established deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the day-to-day team leader for the project.
• Foster daily interactions with clients, designers, owners, contractors, sub-consultants, inspectors, and relevant authorities.
• Conduct regular meetings with project staff to address and resolve project-related matters.
• Facilitate the fair yet firm resolution of all project issues.
• Ensure the project aligns with approved plans, specifications, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate and oversee sub-consultants.
• Observe, monitor, and meticulously document contractor work, including managing project correspondence, RFIs, Memos to Designer, Field Directives, Clarification Letters, submittals, change orders, schedule of values, and progress payments.
• Develop and review timely meeting agendas and minutes.
• Generate comprehensive project reports.
• Take responsibility for safety monitoring and mentoring of team members.
• Maintain a current copy of the agreement with the client and all change orders.
• Oversee accounting project management tasks, including the review and approval of employee timesheets, project status reports, monthly billing draft statements, aging reports, and more.
• Cultivate a strong relationship with the client, including regular communication regarding construction and contract-related matters.
• Prepare and distribute owner-required project reports.
• Attend and, when necessary, represent the owner at public meetings.
• Actively engage in mentoring and facilitating the growth of employees by reviewing their work-product for quality assurance.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbally and in written documentation, to ensure accuracy, relevance, and attention to detail.
• Manage all on-site and off-site project staff, including field inspection staff and field office staff assigned to the project.
• Coordinate staffing needs and staff availability with the CM group.
• Encourage staff growth and training through participation in KJ's training opportunities and external training resources such as seminars and online coursework.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience managing all aspects of construction projects, from concept to close-out, in the water, wastewater, and stormwater industry.
• Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field. Experience may be substituted.
• Professional engineering (PE) or architectural license is desirable.
• Certifications such as CCM or PMP are desirable.
• Proficiency with project management software.
• Ability to travel to KJ offices and client locations is required.
• Familiarity with materials, means, methods, tools, and contractual obligations involved in the construction or repair of various physical assets, including water and wastewater and process equipment installations.
• Knowledge of building codes, technical requirements of construction, and current project delivery methodologies.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate in a timely manner with various project parties, including designers, owners, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction.

Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $120,000 to $180,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits summary: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.

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