Construction Project Manager II – Port Construction Services (PCS)

Port of Seattle•Seattle, WA

About The Position

As a Construction Project Manager II, you will lead complex construction projects across multiple disciplines, managing all phases from planning to closeout. You will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including government agencies, to coordinate work, resolve issues, and ensure project success. You will serve as the project manager of record for small- to medium-sized projects and provide constructability reviews on complex projects to identify risks, advise stakeholders, and recommend alternative solutions. You will create small-scale construction designs, manage the design review process, and ensure project requirements meet stakeholder and sponsor needs. You will develop, manage, and update project schedules and milestones while coordinating complex construction activities across multiple internal and external stakeholders. You will identify and mitigate construction risks, resolve conflicts in plans and specifications, coordinate complex utility shutdowns, and implement timely solutions to project challenges. You will collaborate on project staffing and procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with internal teams and stakeholder expectations. You will coordinate the use of shared contract capacity in partnership with PCS Business Operations and other Construction Project Managers. You will ensure project documentation is properly organized and maintained in the system of record in accordance with document control procedures. You will ensure quality assurance by monitoring contractor work for compliance with project specifications, reporting deficiencies, securing permits, and submitting project closeout documentation.

Requirements

Experienced – You have four (4) years of construction experience in a commercial, retail, or institutional environment.
Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
Proficient – You have deep knowledge of commercial, retail, and institutional construction practices, including methods, materials, equipment, costs, and industry best practices. You are highly experienced in project management principles, such as cost estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and execution. You also possess strong technical knowledge of structural, mechanical, electrical, telecom, and plumbing systems, as well as various construction contracting and delivery methods.
Strong Communicator – You effectively engage with both internal teams and external stakeholders, serving as a subject matter expert while building and maintaining productive relationships. You can clearly interpret and convey complex project plans, schedules, and specifications to diverse audiences.
Time Management – You apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage competing priorities and deadlines. You are organized and efficient in balancing multiple tasks and project demands in a dynamic environment.
Technically Skilled – You have advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Teams) and are adept at using construction project management software such as Nexus or similar platforms.

Nice To Haves

Desired – We hope you have a Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Project Management, Engineering, Architecture or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

Lead complex construction projects across multiple disciplines, managing all phases from planning to closeout.
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including government agencies, to coordinate work, resolve issues, and ensure project success.
Serve as the project manager of record for small- to medium-sized projects.
Provide constructability reviews on complex projects to identify risks, advise stakeholders, and recommend alternative solutions.
Create small-scale construction designs and manage the design review process.
Ensure project requirements meet stakeholder and sponsor needs.
Develop, manage, and update project schedules and milestones.
Coordinate complex construction activities across multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Identify and mitigate construction risks.
Resolve conflicts in plans and specifications.
Coordinate complex utility shutdowns.
Implement timely solutions to project challenges.
Collaborate on project staffing and procurement strategies.
Coordinate the use of shared contract capacity in partnership with PCS Business Operations and other Construction Project Managers.
Ensure project documentation is properly organized and maintained in the system of record in accordance with document control procedures.
Ensure quality assurance by monitoring contractor work for compliance with project specifications, reporting deficiencies, securing permits, and submitting project closeout documentation.