Project Manager – Commercial Construction (Public Works/Civic)

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

Project Manager – Commercial Construction (Public Works/Civic)

Tacoma, 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