Senior Construction Project Manager

Hughes Marino; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughes Marino is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager in Seattle to serve as the owner’s representative on complex commercial projects from concept through closeout. You’ll advocate for the client, manage budgets, schedules, and milestones, and lead diverse project teams to deliver outcomes that meet goals.

You will mentor junior staff, review change orders, oversee invoicing and TI allowances, and maintain strong client relationships with executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of construction PM experience, owner-side or similar role.
• Design-Build experience strongly preferred; ownership mindset required.
• Proven ability to manage external vendors and internal staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as owner's representative on multiple concurrent commercial projects from programming through closeout.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and client-directed milestones independently of GC/design teams.
• Lead architects, engineers, GCs, and contractors; mentor junior Hughes Marino PMs.
• Review change orders, oversee invoicing, TI allowances, and project closeout.

Skills

Bluebeam

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

About Hughes Marino

Hughes Marino is a nationally recognized, award-winning corporate real estate advisory firm specializing in representing occupiers, never landlords. Our Program, Project & Construction Management practice serves as owner's representative and third-party PM for some of the most dynamic companies in the country, guiding clients through complex projects with independent, conflict-free expertise.

We are currently seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to join our Seattle team, engaged in an exciting long-term opportunity supporting a confidential, high-growth client.

The Role

As Senior PM, you will serve as Hughes Marino's owner's representative on the ground, acting as the trusted extension of our client's internal team. You'll be their eyes, their advocate, and their expert across all facets of construction. This is not a GC or developer role. You will hold the client's interests exclusively, managing the full project team on their behalf and ensuring every decision serves their goals, budget, and timeline.

This is a high-visibility position with direct exposure to client executives and real ownership of outcomes.

What You'll Own

• Full lifecycle owner's rep / third-party PM oversight of multiple concurrent commercial construction projects, from programming and design through construction completion and closeout
• Day-to-day management of complex, mission-critical projects on behalf of clients, with direct accountability to their executive stakeholders
• Development and stewardship of project budgets, schedules, and client-directed milestones, independent of GC or design team interests
• Assembly, procurement, and leadership of full project teams on the client's behalf: architects, engineers, GCs, and specialty contractors
• Mentorship and management of up to two internal Hughes Marino PMs or project engineers
• Change order review and negotiation, invoicing oversight, TI allowance reimbursement, and project closeout, all from the owner's perspective
• Lease and Work Letter review for construction-related provisions in coordination with Hughes Marino's brokerage team
• Ongoing collaboration with Hughes Marino advisors and client stakeholders as project requirements evolve

What We're Looking For

• 7-10 years of construction project management experience, ideally with time spent in an owner's rep, third-party PM, or client-side PM role
• Candidates coming from GC or subcontractor backgrounds are welcome, but must demonstrate a genuine shift to owner-side advocacy and perspective
• Design-Build experience strongly preferred, candidates with this background will be prioritized
• Proven ability to manage and hold accountable external vendors and design teams while simultaneously leading internal junior staff
• Highly proficient in Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Project
• Sharp communicator, written and verbal, comfortable presenting to and advising C-suite stakeholders
• Self-directed, deadline-driven, and adaptable across multiple active projects in a fast-moving environment
• Local candidates only: Seattle, WA and surrounding metro area

Compensation & Details

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience ranging from $150,000 to $190,000
• Competitive benefits package and long-term career growth within Hughes Marino
• Regular travel to project sites as required
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Hughes Marino is an equal opportunity employer.