Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Construction Project Manager Job Description
This Construction Project Manager role oversees commercial and multifamily projects from preconstruction through closeout and warranty. The position requires full ownership of project performance, including financials, schedule, quality, safety, and client satisfaction. You will work closely with owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver successful projects, often in active and occupied environments. This opportunity is ideal for a well-rounded project manager who thrives in a hands-on, collaborative setting and can operate independently without heavy oversight.
Responsibilities
- Own overall project performance across budget, schedule, quality, safety, closeout, and warranty.
- Lead projects from preconstruction and estimating through construction, closeout, and warranty phases.
- Manage and strengthen relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
- Lead preconstruction activities, including estimating, budgeting, bidding, and constructability reviews.
- Manage project financials, including developing and maintaining budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and cash flow.
- Oversee contracts and subcontracts, including negotiation, administration, and compliance.
- Manage change management processes, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and related documentation.
- Maintain accurate and timely project documentation, including logs, reports, and records.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
- Coordinate internal resources, field teams, subcontractors, and self-perform capabilities to keep projects on track.
- Ensure work complies with plans, specifications, building codes, and quality standards.
- Support and participate in client development efforts and help maintain long-term client relationships.
- Lead, mentor, and support project team members to promote strong performance and professional growth.
- Effectively manage multiple priorities and make sound, independent decisions to resolve project issues.
- Collaborate closely with field and design teams to ensure seamless project execution, especially in occupied environments.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in the construction industry.
- Proven commercial construction project management background.
- At least 2 years of experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout.
- Strong experience managing budgets, cost controls, and financial performance of projects.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules and critical path activities.
- Experience overseeing contracts, subcontracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
- Experience with commercial and/or multifamily construction projects.
- Hands-on experience with wood-frame construction.
- Experience with concrete foundations and post-tension decking or podium structures.
- Ability to manage projects in active and occupied environments.
- Strong owner, architect, and client-facing communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems independently with minimal oversight.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Experience using construction or project management software platforms.
- Strong project management and construction management skills, including planning, coordination, and execution.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working on multifamily construction projects.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam or similar tools for plans and document review.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with field teams and design teams.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with a strong work ethic and high engagement.
- Track record of maintaining strong relationships with owners and design teams over the course of multiple projects.
Work Environment
The role is primarily based in the office and on project sites, working closely with field teams and other project stakeholders. Project Managers typically average 5055 hours per week, reflecting a hands-on, highly engaged approach to project delivery. You will be part of a collaborative, low-drama environment that values teamwork, accountability, and a strong work ethic. Project teams are typically around six people, and you will interact regularly with both office and field personnel in a well-established, mid-sized operation in the Seattle/Tacoma market.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $106.00 - $119.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA. About Actalent

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