Senior Project Manager

WEITZ-ABITAT MISSION CRITICAL; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Programs

401K & Bonus

10 Paid Holidays

EAP & Mental Health

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company, LLC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead project execution on-site, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence from concept through completion.

You will manage client relations, coordinate cross-functional teams, negotiate changes, and drive value engineering while upholding Weitz’s safety and quality standards. This role also follows a career path from Project Engineer to Senior PM and beyond.

Qualifications

• Education: Industry-related college degree is required; equivalent mix of education/experience considered.
• Experience: at least five years of construction experience with PM responsibilities.
• Skills: business acumen, judgment, leadership, client relations, negotiation and schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project schedule; identify long lead items; update plan as required.
• Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Prepare monthly status reports, owner billings and financial risk assessments.
• Identify value engineering and scope reduction opportunities.
• Ensure project safety plan is communicated to team and subs.
• Assist preconstruction efforts and manage buy-out process.
• Detect constructability issues and ensure work within contract scope.
• Recommend staff development and assist with promotions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Client relations

Decision-making

Conflict resolution

Adaptable

Analytical abilities

Business acumen

Education

Industry-related college degree

Tools

JDE

Procore

Bluebeam

Asta

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Vision We Set, You Bring to Life

Overview

As a Senior Project Manager at Weitz, you’ll help build lasting structures and strong partnerships, ensuring clients receive premier results every time. At the forefront you will ensure safe and successful management of the build from concept to completion, with quality, schedule, and budget delivered as promised.

• Job Type: Full Time
• Level: 8 Sr. Manager
• Work Location: On-Site

Success Profile

• Adaptable
• Collaborative
• Communicator
• Detail-Oriented
• Leadership
• Responsible

Culture

For over 170 years, we've shaped skylines and communities with a foundation rooted in safety, trust, resilience, and peope-first values. Weitz is a place where you belong, your contributions are visible, your impact is real, and your work truly matters.

Career Path

• Project Engineer
• Assistant Project Manager
• Project Manager
• Senior Project Manager
• Project Executive

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical Programs - Best In Class National Provider Network
• 401K, Bonus Plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• EAP & Mental Health Support
• Employee Referral Program

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project schedule; identify and address long lead items; update project plan as required; initiate changes to ensure adherence
• Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts and purchase orders
• Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings and financial risk assessments
• Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
• Ensure project safety plan is completed and communicated to project team and subcontractors
• Assist with preconstruction efforts
• Manage buy‑out process
• Detect constructability issues with project design
• Understand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds and change orders; ensure adherence including work progress being within scope
• Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments and promotions
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of construction experience is required, including project management experience. Candidate should have experience managing others with a proven history of leading, teaching, developing and mentoring successfully.
• Skills: Business acumen, judgment, communication, solid leadership, client relations, negotiation, project management, solid construction knowledge, decision-making, conflict resolution, tact, adaptable and analytical abilities are all necessary skills for a Project Manager.
• Technology: Candidate should have experience with or be able to learn specific project management and scheduling software (ex: JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, Asta). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Training will be provided on company standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Compensation Range: $165,000-$201,000 annually

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Please, no phone calls or emails. The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company.