Senior Construction Project Lead: Budget & Schedule

SAK Builders, Inc.; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

SAK Builders, Inc. seeks a seasoned Project Manager to oversee construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Responsibilities include managing multiple large-scale projects, establishing budgets, negotiating subcontractor terms, ensuring on-time delivery, and maintaining clear reporting with owners and stakeholders. This role requires engineering/construction management background and strong leadership to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Engineering, construction management or architectural degree or equivalent experience.
• Field construction management experience (8-10 years, including supervisory skills).
• Leadership ability.
• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Drafting and computer skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
• Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating).

Responsibilities

• Able to perform all Project Manager's responsibilities (refer to position descriptions).
• Manage multiple or large, complex projects.
• Estimate and establish budgets and contract price (GMP/Lump Sum).
• Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases.
• Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery.
• Keep project on schedule.
• Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Architect and Subcontractors.
• Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures.
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management.
• Manage, train, and supervise project team according to Company policy.
• Organize regular meetings for management and subcontractors.
• Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms.
• Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders.
• Direct preconstruction services and activities.
• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontract bid packages.
• Assist with business development and participate in job interviews.
• Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project).
• Support estimating staff (bid item specialist).
• Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict.
• Complete all job close-out procedures.
• Conduct warranty follow-up (1-year warranty walks).
• Complete project with full or enhanced fee.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Engineering degree

Construction management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Drafting skills

Project accounting knowledge

Scheduling systems

Education

Engineering/CM/Arch degree

Tools

Drafting software

Job description

SAK Builders, Inc. seeks a seasoned Project Manager to oversee construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Responsibilities include managing multiple large-scale projects, establishing budgets, negotiating subcontractor terms, ensuring on-time delivery, and maintaining clear reporting with owners and stakeholders. This role requires engineering/construction management background and strong leadership to drive project success.