Project Manager – Commercial Construction (Public Works)

NW Recruiting Partners; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee paid medical, dental and

vision insurance

Job summary

NW Recruiting Partners is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a commercial construction portfolio in Tacoma, WA. You will lead projects from preconstruction through completion, coordinating field teams, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in commercial construction, with public works or civic project exposure, and a strong grasp of contracts, scheduling, procurement, and cost control. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM, engineering, architecture, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Experience with public works, K-12, higher education, or civic projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, scheduling, budgeting, procurement and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout.
• Oversee documentation, procurement, schedules and contractual requirements.
• Control budgets, forecasts, change orders, and subcontractor agreements.
• Coordinate with superintendents, owners, architects, subs and internal teams.
• Partner with site leadership to resolve issues and maintain progress.
• Mentor Project Engineers and build relationships with clients and vendors.
• Ensure safety, specs and quality standards are met.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Public works

Client coordination

Budgeting

Scheduling

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Scheduling software

MS Office

Job description

NW Recruiting Partners is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a commercial construction portfolio in Tacoma, WA. You will lead projects from preconstruction through completion, coordinating field teams, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in commercial construction, with public works or civic project exposure, and a strong grasp of contracts, scheduling, procurement, and cost control. Strong leadership and communication are essential.