Construction Project Manager - Fire Station Projects

Turner & Townsend • Lacey, WA

6h • $120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to support large-scale construction projects, including fire station projects. The role requires strong people leadership and the ability to build and maintain client relationships. The Project Manager provides cost control, schedule management, and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle, from design through closeout. They ensure projects meet approved scope, budget, schedule, and quality requirements; maintain project records and reporting; coordinate multidisciplinary teams and consultants; and work closely with client representatives. The position also supports procurement and administration of design and construction services, jurisdictional approvals, financial oversight, project controls, and closeout activities. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.

Requirements

• At least five years of progressively responsible related experience, including management of multi-million-dollar construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 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 fire station or public safety facilities experience within the last five years and positive client references.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and build long-standing client relationships, with strong references.
• Experience managing complex capital projects through 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 accurate project recordkeeping.
• 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 approach and ability to work effectively in teams and take initiative.
• CCM and DBIA certifications, or ability to obtain them within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience supporting fire station or public safety facilities in Washington’s public sector.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of estimating, scheduling, and cost control.
• Manage RFI tracking, contract document control, forecast schedules and costs, change order reviews, and payment reviews.
• Build and maintain positive relationships through proactive communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confirm project authorization and funding 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 lists and project closeout activities.
• Provide 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, budget, schedule, and quality requirements; maintain project records and produce reports.
• Maintain critical project information continuously in an automated project management system.
• Provide leadership to individuals associated with each project.
• Manage or coordinate technical discipline team members, specialty consultants, construction inspectors, and project support staff.
• Partner with planners on scope development, cost estimates, and scheduling; may assist maintenance and operations staff with warranty compliance.
• 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 and references, interviewing candidates, and negotiating fees and services.
• Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Benefits

• Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Opportunity for each employee to have a voice and affect change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level