Senior Construction Project Manager - Fire Station Projects

Turner & Townsend•Tacoma, WA

1d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support large-scale construction projects, with a focus on 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 across projects from design through closeout, while ensuring approved scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives are met. The position works closely with client representatives and coordinates technical discipline team members, specialty consultants, construction inspectors, project support staff, planners, and maintenance and operations staff. It also administers selection and procurement processes for design professionals, consultants, and contractors. The role maintains project records and information in an automated project management system, prepares reports, and may include applicable SOX control responsibilities. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, and at least 10 years of progressively responsible related experience, including management of multi-million-dollar construction projects, A/E design consultant services, and construction administration. Candidates must demonstrate independent decision-making. The salary range for this full-time role is $130,000–$160,000 per year. On-site presence and requirements may change based on client needs.

Requirements

Public sector experience in Washington with city, county, or government facilities; preferably 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, supported by strong references.
Demonstrated 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 independently manage multiple projects 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, with the ability to work effectively in teams and take initiative.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible related experience, including managing multi-million-dollar construction projects.
Experience managing A/E design consultant services and construction administration.
Experience in a position demonstrating independent decision-making.
CCM and DBIA certifications, or ability to obtain them within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting fire station or public safety facilities in Washington within the last five years, with positive client references.
CCM and DBIA certifications, or ability to obtain them within 90 days.

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.
Develop and maintain positive relationships through proactive communication and interpersonal skills.
Confirm project authorization and funding before work begins; prepare cash-flow projections and monitor financial performance.
Ensure necessary jurisdictional approvals are obtained and applicable codes and standards are met.
Pursue timely completion of punch-list items and project closeout activities.
Provide project cost control, schedule management, and quality assurance from design through closeout.
Anticipate risks to project success and identify alternative solutions.
Ensure projects adhere to approved scope and are completed within budget, on schedule, and at the required quality level.
Maintain project records, produce reports, and continuously update critical project information 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 project scheduling; assist maintenance and operations staff with warranty compliance when needed.
Work closely with client representatives on a day-to-day basis.
Administer the selection of design professionals, consultants, and contractors, including preparing scopes of work, soliciting services, evaluating credentials and references, interviewing potential contractors, and negotiating fees and services.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.