Project Manager | Commercial Service & Small Projects

Appleton Finn; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with company matching

Generous PTO

Health benefits

Gym reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Legal assistance

Identity theft protection

Mental health support

Family/backup-care programs

Job summary

Appleton Finn is partnering with a leading commercial general contractor in the Seattle market to identify a Project Manager for their Service & Small Projects team, handling $5K - $100K projects. You will manage multiple projects, work closely with clients and building teams, and drive each project from initial request through completion.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of commercial construction experience, experience with estimating or developing proposals, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial construction experience (TI/interiors/renovations/service/small projects).
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to read drawings, specs and lease exhibits.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial projects at different stages with clients, property managers, subcontractors, vendors and building teams.
• Develop scopes, budgets and schedules; prepare estimates and obtain pricing.
• Coordinate procurement, permits, scheduling and closeout; track costs and change orders.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing skills

Reading drawings

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Scheduling software

Job description

Appleton Finn is working exclusively with a leading commercial general contractor in the Seattle market to identify a Project Manager for their Service & Small Projects team ($5K - $100K projects).

This is an opportunity for a commercially minded construction professional who enjoys being close to the client, solving problems in the field, and managing a variety of smaller projects from initial request through completion.

The company is open to experienced Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers and early-career Project Managers who are ready to take greater ownership and build a long-term career within a growing Service operation.

The Opportunity

You will manage multiple commercial projects at different stages, working directly with clients, property managers, subcontractors, vendors and building teams.

Projects will typically include:

• Office buildouts and refreshes
• Painting and flooring replacements
• Conference room modifications
• Minor demolition and reconfiguration
• Doors, hardware and millwork
• Small MEP and technology upgrades
• General commercial service and improvement projects

You will have involvement across the full project lifecycle, including:

• Responding to client requests and conducting site walks
• Developing scopes, budgets and schedules
• Preparing conceptual and detailed estimates
• Obtaining subcontractor and vendor pricing
• Identifying scope gaps, constructability concerns, long-lead items and project risks
• Managing procurement, permits and scheduling
• Coordinating work within occupied commercial buildings
• Managing subcontractors and field activities
• Tracking costs, change orders, invoicing and forecasts
• Maintaining strong client and subcontractor relationships
• Driving projects through closeout

What We're Looking For

We're open to a range of experience levels, particularly Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers who have commercial construction experience and are ready to take ownership of smaller projects.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of commercial construction experience, ideally within TI, interiors, renovations, service or small projects
• Experience with estimating, pricing or developing proposals
• An understanding of commercial construction methods, materials and sequencing
• The ability to read drawings, specifications and lease exhibitsExposure to procurement, change orders and cost control
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• A practical, solutions-oriented approach to construction

Experience with Procore, Bluebeam and scheduling software is preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

The company is looking for someone who wants to develop within its Service & Small Projects operation, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility, more complex work and eventually leadership responsibilities within the function.

100% Employee-Owned

Employees participate in a company-funded ESOP, providing an additional long-term retirement benefit at no cost to the employee.

Strong Retirement Package

Alongside the ESOP, employees have access to a 401(k) with company matching and company-funded profit sharing.

Competitive Compensation

$115,000–$125,000 base salary, alongside a performance-based bonus structure.

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, with additional HSA/HRA options available.

Generous Time Off

A comprehensive PTO policy designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

Gym reimbursement, cell phone reimbursement, legal assistance, identity theft protection, mental health support and family/backup-care programs are also available.