Group Manager

Liberty Electric; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Stock options

401(k) match

Unlimited vacation

Leadership coaching

Job summary

Liberty Electric in the Greater Seattle Area seeks a Group Manager to lead a portfolio of public works and infrastructure projects. You will provide strategic direction, manage budgets, and drive profitability while building high-performing teams.

Engage with clients, negotiate contracts, and champion a strong safety culture across all projects. The role requires proven leadership, relationship-building, and the ability to deliver results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction management.
• 5+ years in personnel management, leading multiple large/complex projects.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• PgMP Certification possible within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and growth through business development and client relationships.
• Oversee project execution across cost, schedule, staffing, and quality benchmarks.
• Lead safety culture and drive injury-free environment.
• Mentor teams and align staffing with commitments.
• Manage contracts, scopes, pricing, and subcontractor strategies.

Skills

Financial acumen

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership & collaboration

Risk management & client development

Education

Construction Management degree or equivalent experience

PMP Certification

PgMP Certification within 90 days

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Accounting software

Job description

Group Manager

Location: Greater Seattle Area

Lead with Vision. Deliver with Excellence.

At Liberty Electric, we're shaping the future of public works and infrastructure across the Pacific Northwest. We're seeking an experienced Group Manager to provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational excellence across a portfolio of projects. This role is central to driving business growth, building strong teams, and ensuring we exceed contractual, financial, and client expectations.

If you're a proven leader who thrives on building relationships, developing people, and delivering results-this is your opportunity to take charge.

What You'll Do

As a Group Manager, you'll provide leadership and oversight across all phases of the project lifecycle while ensuring Liberty's values and goals are achieved. Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Leadership & Growth

  • Create and execute a business development strategy that aligns with Liberty's goals and KPIs.

  • Cultivate strong client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat and new business wins.

  • Represent Liberty as a thought leader in the community and industry, serving as the face of the organization.

• Operational Excellence

  • Provide strategic direction to project teams, ensuring alignment with broader organizational plans.

  • Oversee project execution across cost, schedule, staffing, and quality benchmarks.

  • Serve as the escalation point for project, financial, contractual, and client relationship risks.

  • Lead Liberty's safety culture, demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment.

• Team Building & Leadership

  • Build, coach, and inspire high-performing teams to fulfill contracts and deliver results.

  • Ensure staffing levels are aligned with commitments, and adapt resources as needed.

  • Mentor team members to support career growth and leadership development.

• Business & Financial Management

  • Negotiate contracts, scopes, and pricing with clients and subcontractors.

  • Develop and execute subcontractor strategies to ensure long-term partnerships and project success.

  • Manage budgets, financial performance, and risk to maximize profitability and future work.

  • Conduct estimating, productivity analysis, and prepare financial projections.

What We're Looking For

• Experience:

  • 10+ years in construction management.

  • 5+ years in personnel management, with proven success leading multiple large/complex projects.

• Education/Certifications:

  • Construction Management degree or equivalent experience.

  • PMP Certification preferred.

  • PgMP Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

  • OSHA 30 certification.

• Skills & Qualities:

  • Strong financial and analytical acumen.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, project management, and accounting software.

  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

  • Track record of delivering results through leadership, collaboration, and strategic decision-making.

  • Ability to manage risk, build relationships, and generate new opportunities.

Benefits That Work for You

• Health Insurance, 100% Paid: Liberty pays the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Retirement & Ownership: Stock options, 401(k) with 4% match, and profit sharing.

• Time Off That Fits Your Life: Unlimited vacation policy plus 8 paid holidays.

• Growth & Leadership: Career advancement opportunities and leadership coaching from industry-leading psychologists.

• Learning Support: Educational assistance after probationary period.

Why Liberty?

At Liberty Electric, we believe in ownership, leadership, and growth. As a union electrical subcontractor, we are committed to building world-class infrastructure while empowering our people. We invest heavily in leadership development, coaching, and career advancement because we know that great leaders build great teams, and great teams deliver great projects.

Liberty Electric is an equal opportunity employer. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All new hires and employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with company policy.