Construction Project Manager 3

Pierce County; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce County is seeking a Construction Project Manager 3 to lead major building and capital development projects in a hybrid environment that includes field, office, and remote work. A telework agreement will outline specifics after start.

The role emphasizes coordinating with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver safe, quality spaces on time and within budget. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and at least five years of progressive project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, project management, business or public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of increasingly responsible experience directly related to the position.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, facilitate, and plan project management tasks related to the construction and remodel of major building or capital development projects.
• Collaborate with consultants (architects, engineers, planners, designers, etc.), facility users, County and building maintenance staff, and other project managers to solve facility problems throughout the design and construction processes.
• Proactively communicate with tenants, user departments, and the public regarding overall project status and problems which arise during construction.
• Review plans and specifications to conform to all design elements, construction details, use of proper materials, and operating performance requirements.
• Regularly report and provide project status updates to County staff and the public, through written, verbal, and web-based systems.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, project management, business or public administration

Five years of increasingly responsible experience directly related to the position

Job description

The Construction Project Manager 3 will work in a hybrid environment appropriate to ongoing activities and duties, including in the field, office, or remote. A telework agreement will be developed upon start to outline specifics.

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This is a unique, fast-paced environment that provides unique challenges and problems to solve on a day-to-day basis. Construction Project Managers work in the field and office with a mixture of independent work while leading or contributing to a team with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to get a project completed. There is a positive work environment that is supportive at each level of reaching a unified mission to provide quality spaces that are safe and ready to support Pierce County business each day.

Why It's a Great Department:

We have a collaborative culture that is inclusive at all levels. Each person feels a responsibility to help others, especially in learning new skills and abilities, or helping to solve a problem. The work that we do as a department supports all County business and is appreciated by the public, our tenants, and leadership. Open communication and collaboration are expected and encouraged, working to be transparent in areas of improvement for ourselves, tenants, and the public.

We encourage you to learn more about our department by clicking here.

How to be Successful in the Role:

Facilities Management's mission is to provide quality spaces that are safe and ready to support Pierce County businesses each day. A person working in our department should be able to communicate and execute projects so that our customers are satisfied with the services and their expectations are met. A construction project manager should also ensure that the resources and projects are managed with regard to scope, schedule, and budget. The department strives to make sure employees feel supported and experience job satisfaction by providing training and reviews. A person in this position is working as a senior project manager capable of exercising independent decisions to advance these priorities.

Your Future in this Role:

Throughout the onboarding process, you will meet with the supervisors, teams, and the admin team regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, and gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Development program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build a great career.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Lead, facilitate, and plan project management tasks related to the construction and remodel of major building or capital development projects.
• Participate with consultants (e.g., architects, engineers, planners, designers, etc.), facility users, County and building maintenance staff, and other project managers to solve facility problems throughout the design and construction processes.
• Proactively communicate with tenants, user departments, and the public regarding overall project status and problems which arise during construction.
• Review plans and specifications to conform to all design elements, construction details, use of proper materials, and operating performance requirements. Discuss problems with consultants.
• Regularly report and provide project status updates to County staff and the public, through written, verbal, and web-based systems.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, click here.

• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
• A cover letter is required for this position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
• Bachelor's Degree in architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, project management, business or public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; AND,
• Five years of increasingly responsible experience directly related to the position.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial vertical construction project management experience.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Our Recruitment Practices:

This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position. Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style.

During the interview process, you may be asked to demonstrate your skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and to speak to your experience in your own voice. Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County’s needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews.

Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity.

Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment:

Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.

Guided by the County Executive’s Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.