Construction Project Manager - Fire Station Projects

Heery•Lacey, WA

About The Position

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to support large-scale construction projects, including fire station and public safety facility projects. The role provides overall project cost control, schedule management, and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle, from design through closeout. The project manager leads and coordinates multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, inspectors, and project support staff, and works closely with client representatives on a day-to-day basis. The role oversees project authorization and funding, cash flow projections, financial performance, jurisdictional approvals, applicable codes and standards, and timely completion of punch-list and closeout activities. It also administers the selection of design professionals, consultants, and contractors, including scope development, service solicitation, evaluation, interviews, reference checks, and fee and service negotiations. The position maintains project records and continuously updates critical information in an automated project management system. SOX control responsibilities may apply. This is a full-time role with a stated base salary range of $120,000–$140,000 per year. On-site presence and requirements may change based on client needs. The company describes its working environment as flexible and supportive of work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
At least five years of progressively responsible related experience, including management of multi-million-dollar construction projects.
Experience managing A/E design consultant services and construction administration.
Experience demonstrating independent decision-making.
Public sector experience in Washington with city, county, or government facilities; preferably recent experience supporting fire station or public safety facilities within the last five years and positive client references.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and build long-standing client relationships, with strong references.
Demonstrated experience managing complex capital projects throughout planning, design, construction, and closeout.
Strong knowledge of estimating, scheduling, cost control, change management, and financial oversight, including cash flow, forecasting, and reporting.
Experience administering consultant and contractor procurement, including scope development, evaluation, negotiation, and performance management.
Ability to manage multiple projects independently while meeting scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
Proficiency in project controls, document management systems, reporting, and maintaining accurate project records.
Strong understanding of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory approval processes.
Excellent communication, stakeholder coordination, and relationship management skills across agencies and teams.
Proactive problem-solving, adaptability, decision-making, and attention to detail.
Collaborative mindset, ability to work effectively in team-oriented environments, and initiative.

Nice To Haves

CCM and DBIA certifications, or ability to obtain them within 90 days.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of estimating, scheduling, cost control, RFI tracking, contract document control, forecast scheduling and costs, change-order review, and payment review.
Confirm that project authorization and funding are in place before activities begin; prepare cash flow projections and monitor financial performance.
Obtain necessary jurisdictional approvals and ensure applicable codes and standards are met.
Pursue timely completion of punch-list and project closeout activities.
Provide overall project cost control, schedule management, and quality assurance from design through project closeout.
Anticipate problems that could jeopardize project success and identify alternative solutions.
Ensure projects adhere to approved scope and meet budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
Maintain project records, produce reports, and continuously update critical project information in an automated project management system.
Provide leadership to people associated with each project and manage or coordinate technical discipline team members, specialty consultants, construction inspectors, and project support staff.
Partner with planners on scope development, cost estimates, and project scheduling; assist maintenance and operations staff with warranty compliance as needed.
Work closely with client representatives on a day-to-day basis.
Administer selection of design professionals, consultants, and contractors, including preparing scopes of work, soliciting services, evaluating credentials, interviewing candidates, checking references and past performance, and negotiating fees and services.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.