Senior Project Manager

Liberty Electric; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with match

Stock options

Unlimited vacation policy

Job summary

Liberty Electric, based in the Greater Seattle Area, seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee major public works and infrastructure projects. You will provide leadership, manage budgets, schedules, and resources while ensuring safety and quality from start to finish.

You will mentor project teams, coordinate with field and office staff, and negotiate with subcontractors to protect Liberty's interests. The role demands a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction management leading large or complex projects.
• Bachelor-level degree or higher in CM or related field preferred.
• Strong financial literacy and cost control for projects.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire project teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project planning, execution, and closeout.
• Mentor teams and maintain accountability.
• Manage budgets, billings, and financial projections.
• Coordinate with office, field, subcontractors, and clients.
• Lead change management and RFIs with owners.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Mentoring teams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Construction Management degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

COINS or similar project accounting system

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're 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

As a Senior Project Manager, you'll be responsible for full project oversight-planning, execution, and closeout-while mentoring teams and protecting Liberty's interests.

• 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.

Apply today to lead complex projects, inspire teams, and help build the infrastructure of tomorrow with Liberty Electric.

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.