Senior Construction Manager, Transit Projects

ST Public Branding; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Retirement plans (401a, 457b)

Paid time off (25 days + holidays)

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

ORCA card

Volunteer days

Job summary

Sound Transit is seeking a Construction Manager to lead and coordinate construction activities for major projects in Seattle, WA. You will supervise staff, manage contracts and budgets, and ensure quality and safety compliance across project teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years in construction supervision or project management, with experience in public works preferred. Hybrid field/office work may be involved with statewide project coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field.
• Five years of experience in construction supervision, construction contract administration, or engineering project management.
• Experience in public works construction and alternative delivery methods is desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate staff, consultants, and contractors across projects.
• Manage contracts, budgets, and cash flow; ensure scope, schedule, and budget compliance.
• Review constructability and bidability of documents; resolve conflicts.
• Oversee quality control and safety compliance per contract requirements.
• Support project development tasks including environmental processes and permits.

Skills

Project management

Construction supervision

Budgeting

Quality control

Safety management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management

Job description

Sound Transit is seeking a Construction Manager to lead and coordinate construction activities for major projects in Seattle, WA. You will supervise staff, manage contracts and budgets, and ensure quality and safety compliance across project teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years in construction supervision or project management, with experience in public works preferred. Hybrid field/office work may be involved with statewide project coordination.