Project Manager - General Construction

NW Recruiting Partners; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Bonus potential

Competitive compensation

Job summary

NW Recruiting Partners is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee residential projects in the Greater Seattle Area, including whole-home remodels, additions, ADUs, and other custom work. You will lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring contract requirements, goals, and quality standards.

With at least 2 years of PM experience in general construction and residential experience a plus, you will develop schedules and budgets, coordinate with owners, architects,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction project management experience (residential preferred).
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and client communication.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring contract & quality compliance.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, forecasts, and procurement plans; address risks.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, field leadership, subs, and suppliers.
• Serve as primary client contact with clear updates and proactive communication.
• Manage contracts, submittals, RFIs, change orders, POs, meeting notes, and closeout docs.
• Lead subcontractor buyout, monitor performance, and resolve issues.
• Partner with Superintendents to maintain momentum and quality.
• Track cost info, billings, and forecasted expenditures.
• Promote safety and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

PM experience

Budget management

Client communication

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Tools

MS Office

PM software

Job description

Join a growing construction company with a strong project backlog, an experienced team, and no shortage of interesting work ahead. Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee residential projects throughout the Greater Seattle Area—from whole-home remodels and additions to ADUs, DADUs, and other custom projects.

This is a team where everyone is a master of their craft. With more than 20 years of combined construction experience, they’ve built a reputation for quality work, attention to detail, and strong client relationships.

If you’re looking for the stability of a healthy backlog, the energy of a growing company, and the opportunity to manage a variety of projects, this could be an excellent next step. General construction experience is required, and residential experience is a plus.

• Manage projects from preconstruction and planning through execution and closeout, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, project goals, and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, and procurement plans; proactively address risks that could affect cost, quality, or delivery.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, field leadership, subcontractors, and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing clear updates, managing expectations, and responding promptly to questions or concerns.
• Manage project documentation, including contracts, submittals, RFIs, change orders, purchase orders, meeting minutes, and closeout materials.
• Lead subcontractor buyout and coordination, monitor performance, and resolve scope, schedule, quality, and construction issues.
• Partner closely with Superintendents and field teams to support efficient operations, maintain project momentum, and ensure work meets plans and specifications.
• Track financial performance, review billings and commitments, and maintain accurate project cost information and forecasts.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support compliance with company policies, jobsite requirements, and applicable regulations.

Project Manager Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of construction project management experience; experience in general construction is required, and residential construction experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, documentation, and client communication.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, contracts, and other project documents.
• Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, pay applications, and project closeout processes.
• Strong customer-service mindset with clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to visit jobsites, assess progress and quality, identify risks, and collaborate with field teams on solutions.
• Strong leadership, organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and remain effective in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word; construction management software experience is preferred.
• Lucrative Compensation with bonus potential.
• 100% health care coverage for employees.