Project Manager

Appleton Finn; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

Life insurance

AD&D

EAP

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

PTO

401(k) match

Job summary

Appleton Finn is seeking experienced Project Managers to join a Seattle-area team. Two tracks are available: lead core commercial and tenant improvement projects end-to-end, or join the Special Projects Group handling faster-moving ventures from 400,000 to 20,000,000.

You will own projects from pursuit through closeout, acting as the main client contact and driving financial success. Expect leadership opportunities, mentoring of engineers, and close collaboration with the design team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture.
• Minimum of 7 years of construction project management experience in the Puget Sound region.
• General knowledge of tenant improvement, interior renovation, and repurposing projects.
• Experience working in both critical/clean and occupied environments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with P6, Vista, Autodesk, PlanGrid, and Bluebeam preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with a willingness to lead by example.
• Valid Washington State driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the primary point of contact for owners/clients on scope, budget, and schedule.
• Facilitating owner/client contracts and preparing and negotiating all subcontracts.
• Leading project estimates from concept through establishment of the GMP.
• Managing construction administration in accordance with the contract.
• Overseeing project procurement and alignment with the project schedule.
• Managing the change order process with clients and subcontractors/trade partners.
• Creating monthly project forecasts for review with the officer-in-charge.
• Overseeing the monthly payment application process and ensuring timely payment.
• Tracking and reviewing quantities for self-performed labor scopes of work.
• Overseeing, training, and mentoring Project Engineers assigned to the project.
• Working with the project Superintendent to regularly update the project schedule.
• Collaborating with the design team to mitigate design challenges.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Client communication

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

P6

Vista

Autodesk

PlanGrid

Bluebeam

Job description

Appleton Finn is working on behalf of a leading commercial general contractor in the Seattle area to identify two Project Managers to join their growing team. Depending on your background and interests, there are two tracks available: leading core commercial and tenant improvement projects end-to-end, or joining the Special Projects Group running faster-moving projects ranging from $400,000 to $20,000,000.

This is an opportunity for an experienced, commercially minded construction professional who thrives owning a project from pursuit through closeout and wants to join a company that invests in its people.

The Opportunity

You will act as the primary point of contact for owners and clients, responsible for the financial success of the project from estimating through closeout.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Serving as the primary point of contact for owners/clients on scope, budget, and schedule
• Facilitating owner/client contracts and preparing and negotiating all subcontracts
• Leading project estimates from concept through establishment of the GMP
• Managing construction administration in accordance with the contract
• Overseeing project procurement and alignment with the project schedule
• Managing the change order process with clients and subcontractors/trade partners
• Creating monthly project forecasts for review with the officer-in-charge
• Overseeing the monthly payment application process and ensuring timely paymentTracking and reviewing quantities for self-performed labor scopes of work
• Overseeing, training, and mentoring Project Engineers assigned to the project
• Working with the project Superintendent to regularly update the project schedule
• Collaborating with the design team to mitigate design challenges

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture
• Minimum of 7 years of construction project management experience in the Puget Sound region
• General knowledge of tenant improvement, interior renovation, and repurposing projects
• Experience working in both critical/clean and occupied environments
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with P6, Vista, Autodesk, PlanGrid, and Bluebeam preferred
• Strong leadership skills with a willingness to lead by example
• Valid Washington State driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Competitive Compensation

$110,000-$180,000 base salary depending on experience and track, plus performance-based bonuses typically ranging 3%-10% of base earnings.

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&DD, and EAP coverage, plus paid parental and bereavement leave.

Generous Time Off

8 paid holidays and a minimum of 3 weeks PTO.

Strong Retirement Package

4% safe harbor 401(k) match plus discretionary profit sharing.

Join a growing company supported by experienced leadership invested in your individual success, with the ability to specialize in either core commercial delivery or a faster-paced Special Projects environment.