Senior Construction Manager – West Seattle Transit Link

ST Public Branding; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Long-Term Disability and Life Coverage

Retirement Plans (401a/457b)

Paid Time Off: 25 days + holidays

Parental Leave: 12 weeks

ORCA Card for employees

Tuition Reimbursement: up to $5,000/yr

Inclusive reproductive health support

Job summary

Sound Transit in Seattle is seeking a Principal Construction Manager to lead West Seattle Link Extension construction activities. You will supervise project staff, coordinate with design-build and GC/CM teams, and ensure contract compliance across planning, design, construction, and close-out phases.

The role emphasizes risk management, schedule adherence, and maintaining safety and quality while guiding teams through complex transit infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a closely related field.
• Five years of construction management experience including heavy civil, buildings, and underground structures.
• Three years of leadership, budgetary, planning, and workforce management experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates work of assigned staff; manages schedules, projects, and programs.
• Coaches, trains, and develops staff; manages performance and actions as needed.
• Oversees construction management staff and conducts site visits to observe conditions and safety.
• Ensures contract requirements and changes are properly administered and interpreted.
• Leads coordination with CM consultants, DBPM, and other project delivery partners.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Planning

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Contract management software

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Job description

Sound Transit in Seattle is seeking a Principal Construction Manager to lead West Seattle Link Extension construction activities. You will supervise project staff, coordinate with design-build and GC/CM teams, and ensure contract compliance across planning, design, construction, and close-out phases.

The role emphasizes risk management, schedule adherence, and maintaining safety and quality while guiding teams through complex transit infrastructure projects.