Senior Construction Project Manager

Liberty Electric; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance, 100% Paid: Liberty’s

401(k) with 4% match and profit share

Unlimited vacation policy + 8 holidays

Leadership coaching from industry&#820

Job summary

Liberty Electric, in the Greater Seattle Area, seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale public works and infrastructure projects. You will lead teams, manage budgets, and ensure delivery from conception to closeout.

The role emphasizes leadership, financial stewardship, and collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and field personnel to meet schedule, safety, and quality objectives on complex projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction management with a track record of leading large or complex projects.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Construction Management degree or equivalent experience valued.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire project teams.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Study and interpret project contracts, plans, and specifications.
• Verify material quantities, prepare purchase orders, and align resources.
• Build project schedules and coordinate with Foremen on Look Ahead Schedules.
• Monitor all project costs and code expenditures.
• Prepare budgets, billing schedules, and monthly project billings.
• Track project progress and prepare financial projections.
• Lead communication between the office, field, subcontractors, and clients.
• Negotiate scope, schedule, and pricing with subcontractors.
• Mentor project staff and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Submit RFIs and PIPs, identify discrepancies, and offer solutions to owners.
• Price and negotiate change orders, ensuring contractual commitments are secured.
• Manage added materials, submittals, and workforce adjustments for added work.
• Issue notices for impacts or delays due to trades, weather, or scheduling conflicts.
• Act as Liberty’s representative in all project matters, ensuring the company’s interests are protected.

Skills

Financial analysis

MS Office & project accounting

Communication & negotiation

Leadership & mentoring

Integrity & ethics

Multitasking & organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Construction Management degree or equivalent experience valued

Tools

COINS or similar

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Location: Greater Seattle Area

Lead Complex Projects. Build High-Performing Teams.

At Liberty Electric, we power the Pacific Northwest with major public works and infrastructure projects. We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale or multiple projects simultaneously. This role is about more than paperwork—it’s about leadership, financial stewardship, and delivering complex projects with excellence from start to finish.

What You’ll Do

Project Oversight & Planning

• Study and interpret project contracts, plans, and specifications.
• Verify material quantities, prepare purchase orders, and align resources.
• Build project schedules and coordinate with Foremen on Look Ahead Schedules.

Execution & Financial Management

• Monitor all project costs and code expenditures.
• Prepare budgets, billing schedules, and monthly project billings.
• Track project progress and prepare financial projections.

Leadership & Coordination

• Lead communication between the office, field, subcontractors, and clients.
• Negotiate scope, schedule, and pricing with subcontractors.
• Mentor project staff and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Problem‑Solving & Change Management

• Submit RFIs and PIPs, identify discrepancies, and offer solutions to owners.
• Price and negotiate change orders, ensuring contractual commitments are secured.
• Manage added materials, submittals, and workforce adjustments for added work.
• Issue notices for impacts or delays due to trades, weather, or scheduling conflicts.

Representation

• Act as Liberty’s representative in all project matters, ensuring the company’s interests are protected.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

10+ years in construction management with a track record of leading large or complex projects.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Construction Management degree or equivalent experience strongly valued.

Skills & Qualities:

• Strong financial and analytical acumen.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project/accounting systems (COINS or similar).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire project teams.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Benefits That Work for You

• Health Insurance, 100% Paid:
  Liberty pays the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement & Ownership:
  Stock options, 401(k) with 4% match, and profit sharing.
• Time Off That Fits Your Life:
  Unlimited vacation policy plus 8 paid holidays.
• Growth & Leadership:
  Ongoing career advancement opportunities and leadership coaching from industry-leading psychologists.
• Learning Support:
  Educational assistance after probationary period.

Why Liberty?

At Liberty Electric, we’re a union electrical subcontractor with a clear vision: Built by Us. Owned by Us. Our Senior Project Managers are empowered leaders who ensure projects succeed, teams grow, and Liberty’s reputation for excellence endures.

Liberty Electric is an equal opportunity employer. We are a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All new hires and employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with company policy.