Senior Project Manager

International Erosion Control Association; Auburn (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Schaaf Group represents our client, International Erosion Control Association, in a Senior Project Manager - Commercial role in Washington. This position oversees preconstruction, cost control, contract administration, and project execution for high-value commercial projects, including office spaces, retail, and industrial sites.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in GC PM roles, strong leadership and client-satisfaction focus, and a solid track record with $5M–$30M projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Project Management roles with a GC, focused on $5M-$30M commercial projects.
• Deep understanding of contracts, budgets, and schedules.
• Proficiency in Foundation, Procore, MS Project, Excel, Bluebeam, Planswift or similar construction software.
• BA in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of assigned commercial construction projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, and RFI/submittal workflows.
• Oversee buyout, subcontractor negotiations, and procurement.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, clients, architects, and consultants.
• Track costs and identify opportunities for value engineering.
• Provide mentoring to Project Engineers and Junior PMs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

BA in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

Foundation

Procore

MS Project

Excel

Bluebeam

Planswift

Job description

The Schaaf Group is proud to represent, on behalf of our client -

Senior Project Manager - Commercial

Are you a person deeply rooted in integrity and highly respected, looking for alignment within an organization that feels like home? This company is awaiting the opportunity to meet you and share how they live this out, both within the internal culture, as well as the relationships established and cultivated over the last 38+ years within PNW community they serve. Specializing in high-quality commercial projects ranging from industrial buildings, office space, retail, and churches, managing ground-up projects and tenant improvements up to and over 30M+.

This opportunity offers a career that is steeped full of longevity, flexibility, and craftsmanship you can be proud to be say you were part of creating and people who have a work hard, play hard culture - with balance - to allow for attending your families' various events (sports, school activities, vacations, etc.). Burning the midnight oil is not part of this culture and therefore affording you a balanced lifestyle with a solid career!

Job Summary

The Senior Project Manager (SRPM) is a driven, detail-oriented professional who oversees preconstruction, cost control, contract administration, and project execution. Ideal alignment is an individual who brings a history of successful commercial GC work and a passion for team leadership and client satisfaction. The SRPM for this role has significantly more experience than a PM and also is expected to have their own list of relationships such as architects, developers and property managers with real projects either currently in preconstruction or about to start the preconstruction phase.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ongoing list of clients with real upcoming construction projects.
• Lead all aspects of assigned commercial construction projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, and RFI/submittal workflows.
• Oversee buyout, subcontractor negotiations, and procurement.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, clients, architects, and consultants.
• Track costs and identify opportunities for value engineering.
• Provide mentoring to Project Engineers and Junior PMs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Project Management roles with a GC, focused on $5M-$30M commercial projects.
• Deep understanding of contracts, budgets, and schedules.
• Proficiency in Foundation, Procore, MS Project, Excel, Bluebeam, Planswift or similar construction software preferred.
• BA in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in all commercial construction building types, including but not limited to wood-framed buildings, concrete tilt-ups, pre-manufactured metal buildings, masonry buildings, structural steel systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and civil work.
• Excellent communication, team leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Dependable, conscientious, and well-spoken.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Vehicle allowance and gas card for company travel