Senior Design-Build Civil Project Manager (PE required)

NW Recruiting Partners; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

NW Recruiting Partners in Seattle seeks a Senior Design-Build Civil Project Manager with 15+ years of experience to lead complex design-build transportation and civil infrastructure projects, expanding the firm’s reach across key markets.

You will lead preconstruction through closeout, manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across owners, engineers, contractors, and consultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Active PE license in Washington State required.
• 15+ years of experience managing complex civil construction or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing design-build projects or other alternate delivery methods.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering, construction practices, controls and contract administration.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with owners, contractors, consultants.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management/scheduling software.
• Strong communication, leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent technical writing, presentation and documentation skills.
• Experience with budgeting, estimating, scheduling, change management and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex civil infrastructure projects from preconstruction and design through construction and closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall performance.
• Lead and coordinate integrated design-build teams including engineers, contractors, consultants, and subs.
• Establish goals, milestones, deliverables, and performance expectations.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and budgets, identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee design coordination ensuring engineering aligns with requirements, constructability, cost, and schedule.
• Manage contracts, change orders, negotiations, project documentation, and closeout activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations, codes and standards.
• Facilitate communication between owners, design teams, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve technical, contractual, and operational challenges throughout lifecycle.
• Monitor progress and provide updates on progress, budget, schedule, risks and deliverables.
• Apply industry best practices in PM, estimating, scheduling, QC, and contract administration.
• Support proposal development, client relationships and business development as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Contract administration

Risk management

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related

Tools

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seattle, WA

Our client has a long-standing presence in the Seattle market and they’re looking for a Senior Design-Build Civil Project Manager (15+ years of experience) who can help build on that foundation and expand the company’s reach across key markets.

This is an opportunity to work on high-profile transportation and civil infrastructure projects with a nationally recognized firm that combines strong technical expertise with innovative project delivery. The right person will bring extensive experience leading large, complex design-build projects and working across both engineering and construction teams.

This isn’t a role where you’ll simply inherit projects and keep them moving. You’ll make an immediate impact by helping shape pursuits, open doors to new opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and lead projects from early design and planning through construction and closeout.

You’ll work directly with owners and key stakeholders while driving decisions around scope, schedule, budget, constructability, and risk. The company already has deep local roots, a strong national reputation, and the technical capabilities to deliver. Now, they’re looking for a leader who understands the Seattle market, builds trust with clients and teams, and is excited to help drive the next phase of growth.

• Lead complex civil infrastructure projects from preconstruction and design through construction and closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall project performance.
• Lead and coordinate integrated design-build teams, including engineers, contractors, consultants, and specialty subcontractors.
• Establish project goals, milestones, deliverables, and performance expectations.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and budgets, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee design coordination and ensure engineering solutions align with project requirements, constructability, cost, and schedule.
• Manage contracts, change orders, negotiations, project documentation, and closeout activities.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, codes, and industry standards.
• Facilitate communication between owners, design teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve technical, contractual, and operational challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular updates on progress, budget, schedule, risks, and key deliverables.
• Apply industry best practices in project management, estimating, scheduling, quality control, and contract administration.
• Support proposal development, client relationships, and business development efforts as needed.

Senior Project Manager Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington State required.
• 15+ years of experience managing complex civil construction or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managingdesign-build projectsor other alternative delivery methods.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, construction practices, project controls, and contract administration.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with owners, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management/scheduling software.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent technical writing, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Experience with project budgeting, estimating, scheduling, change management, and contract closeout.

Senior Project Manager Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale transportation, infrastructure, rail, transit, or other public works projects.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design-Build, CM/GC, or P3.
• PE licensure in additional states such as California, Nevada, or Florida.
• Experience supporting business development, proposals, or client pursuits.
• Familiarity with civil design and project management software.
• Experience working with public agencies and government-funded infrastructure projects.

Compensation: $150,000–$230,000 per year