Senior Project Manager – Vertical Construction

Kiewit; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Building Group in the Seattle area seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee large vertical-building projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. This role emphasizes leadership across engineering, estimating, operations, and development with a focus on client satisfaction and strategic growth.

The position requires extensive experience in building leadership, strong stakeholder communication, and a proactive, results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field of engineering or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of experience leading large vertical Building projects.
• At least 5 years of management experience in building project teams or pre-construction efforts.
• Knowledge of engineering standards applicable to the vertical Building industry.
• Demonstrated client relationship experience.
• Highly motivated with initiative and excellence in taking ownership.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth through expanding service offerings within existing clients.
• Champion communication with clients and promote client partner culture with the business development team.
• Sponsor business development pursuits, key partnerships, strategy and initiatives, including proposals and estimates.
• Provide market sponsorship and monitor performance using predefined metrics (e.g., project progress, financial health, schedule adherence, risk and opportunities, claims).
• Collaborate with Get Work teams and other internal departments to maximize exposure of the Company’s capabilities.
• Manage project’s financial performance, revenue, and realized gains.
• Contribute to development of business planning and market strategy.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders including clients, vendors, and subcontractors.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationships

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction-related field

Job description

Kiewit Building Group in the Seattle area seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee large vertical-building projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget. This role emphasizes leadership across engineering, estimating, operations, and development with a focus on client satisfaction and strategic growth.

The position requires extensive experience in building leadership, strong stakeholder communication, and a proactive, results-driven mindset.