Senior Project Manager or Director of Construction

Dawson Construction LLC; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Dawson Construction LLC in Bellingham, WA seeks a Senior Project Manager or Director of Construction to lead a small PM team and oversee multifamily and commercial projects from pre-construction through commissioning.

The role emphasizes on-time, on-budget delivery with Lean Construction techniques, strong client and partner communication, and aggressive schedules while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture.
• 8-10 years of experience as a successful project manager for multifamily or commercial construction projects is required.
• Experience in lieu of education will be accepted year-for-year.
• A great builder with the experience to manage and deliver a construction project from groundbreaking to completion on time and within budget.
• 10+ years of experience leading and managing a team of at least 2+ project/estimator managers assigned to other projects while managing a large construction job.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of 2 - 4 project managers with varying experience and skill sets.
• Manages the day-to-day needs of the assigned project manager team; ensuring they have the support they need to successfully manage their projects while holding them accountable.
• Fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Responsible for all administrative tasks associated with managing a team.
• Accountable for client project delivery from pre-construction through commissioning focused on achieving high quality, site safety, and aggressive schedules.
• Forecasts project cost and profitability.
• Reviews drawings and submittals.
• Estimates, plans, and schedules construction projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean Construction

Client communication

Cost/Profit forecasting

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Job description

Senior Project Manager or Director of Construction

Senior Project Manager or Director of Construction

Date Posted: 05/13/2026

Location: Bellingham, WA

Job Category: Office & Operations

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Project Manager or Director of Construction is responsible for leading and managing a team of 2 - 4 project managers while simultaneously managing their own construction project. This involves planning, directing, and overseeing several multifamily projects at a time in addition to personally managing their assigned project. Currently, this position is not responsible for business development.

Essential Functions

• Leads a team of 2 - 4 project managers with varying experience and skill sets. Invests in the growth and development of each direct report.
• Manages the day-to-day needs of the assigned project manager team; ensuring they have the support they need to successfully manage their projects while holding them accountable to their respective deliverables.
• Fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Responsible for all administrative tasks associated with managing a team.
• Accountable for client project delivery from pre-construction through commissioning focused on achieving high quality, site safety, and aggressive schedules.
• Facilitates building a collaborative team on each project - ability to work with a diverse group of trade contractors to build and lead a cohesive team that can successfully execute a project by meeting, or ultimately exceeding, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Communicates effectively with direct reports, internal business partners, clients, architects, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Builds, meets, and drives project schedules by incorporating industry leading techniques such as Lean Construction.
• Forecasts project cost and profitability.
• Reviews drawings and submittals.
• Proactively plans to ensure the correct materials are delivered to the project.
• Estimates, plans, and schedules construction projects.
• Documents, negotiates, and processes change orders.
• Adheres to and advocates for a safe work environment.

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Work Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture
• 8-10 years of experience as a successful project manager for multifamily or commercial construction projects is required. Experience in lieu of education will be accepted year-for-year.
• A great builder with the experience to manage and deliver a construction project from groundbreaking to completion both on time and within budget.
• 10+ years of experience leading and managing a team of at least 2+ project/estimator managers assigned to other projects while managing a large construction job.
• Proactive, anticipates, and minimizes or mitigates risks that could take a project off-course.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Compensation - $120,000 - $175,000 annually
• Annual Bonus; depends upon individual and company performance.
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO ,401k plan, Paid Holidays, and additional voluntary benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Vets and Drug Free Workplace

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a culture of continuous improvement and

opportunity for career advancement through continued company growth.