Project Manager – Commercial Construction (Public Works/Civic)

NW Recruiting Partners; Seattle (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 commercial construction and public works in Bellevue, WA. You will lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with field teams and clients to keep work on schedule and within budget.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in commercial construction, familiarity with public works or civic projects, and strong knowledge of contracts, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM, Eng, Arch, 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 construction projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout.
• Coordinate with field teams, owners, architects, and subs to keep projects on track.
• Oversee budgets, cost forecasting, change orders, and subcontractor agreements.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance with specifications.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

Project Manager – Commercial Construction (Public Works/Civic)

Bellevue, WA

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in commercial construction and public works and/or civic projects? Our client, an established general contractor with a substantial backlog of projects and a strong, collaborative team, is seeking a Project Manager to lead projects from preconstruction through completion.

The ideal candidate is organized and hands-on, with the ability to oversee project operations, coordinate with field teams, and build strong relationships with clients and trade partners.

• Manage construction projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout.
• Manage project documentation, procurement, schedules, and contractual requirements.
• Oversee project budgets, cost forecasting, change orders, and subcontractor agreements.
• Collaborate with superintendents, owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams to keep projects on track.
• Partner with site leadership to resolve issues, coordinate resources, and maintain project progress.
• Mentor Project Engineers and build productive relationships with clients, vendors, and trade partners.
• Ensure projects meet safety requirements, construction specifications, and quality standards.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience.
• At least 8 years of commercial construction experience.
• Experience with public works, K-12, higher education, or community facility projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and cost control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Procore, and scheduling software.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead project teams and manage multiple priorities.

Company Benefits:

• 100% employee paid medical, dental and vision insurance