Project Manager, Special Projects Group – Tenant Improvements

NW Recruiting Partners; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Vehicle allowance

Annual bonus opportunity

Job summary

NW Recruiting Partners is seeking a Project Manager to join its Seattle Special Projects Group, driving tenant improvement and specialty projects from pursuit to closeout. You will coordinate with clients, design partners, and field teams while developing budgets, estimates and competitive bids.

The role demands strong client relationships, problem solving, and full ownership of multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Seattle-based, with a client-focused culture and ESOP-style ownership.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience managing commercial construction or tenant improvement projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, Bluebeam and on-screen takeoff tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple tenant improvement and special projects from initial pursuit through final closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, design partners, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Develop conceptual budgets, estimates and competitive bids for assigned projects.
• Lead preconstruction planning, value engineering, procurement and logistics.
• Create and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts and overall financial performance.
• Coordinate closely with superintendents and field teams to maintain safety, quality and schedule.
• Interpret plans and specifications to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders and owner communications.
• Oversee permitting, inspections, utility coordination and owner-provided scopes.
• Review subcontractor proposals and pay applications and support monthly client billings.
• Identify potential risks and cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
• Build strong relationships that lead to repeat business and future project opportunities.
• Guide and mentor project engineers and other members of the project team.
• Provide accurate, timely project updates to clients and company leadership.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Relationship-building

Organized

Ownership mindset

Pressure management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Bluebeam

On-screen takeoff tools

Job description

NW Recruiting Partners is seeking a Project Manager to join its Seattle Special Projects Group, driving tenant improvement and specialty projects from pursuit to closeout. You will coordinate with clients, design partners, and field teams while developing budgets, estimates and competitive bids.

The role demands strong client relationships, problem solving, and full ownership of multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Seattle-based, with a client-focused culture and ESOP-style ownership.