Senior Project Manager

PCL Construction•Bellevue, WA

5d•$170,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager for PCL Construction Services, Inc. in Bellevue, Washington, leads the delivery of complex, high-impact construction projects. The role builds and maintains trusted client partnerships, drives operational excellence, influences long-term project success, mentors and develops teams, and brings innovative solutions to projects in a collaborative environment. The position oversees project safety, quality, design coordination, execution planning, project performance, and resource management. It also supports securing new work through estimating, contractor engagement, proposals, and presentations. The role works with clients, superintendents, design teams, trade contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects meet contractual, safety, quality, cost, schedule, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Postsecondary education or training in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
In-depth knowledge and application of safety and environmental principles, procedures, and legislation.
In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and company operations, including building materials, construction specifications, methods and procedures, and safety and quality management practices for large, complex, and diverse projects.
Experience with diverse project types, delivery and construction methods, sequencing, and timelines.
Strong knowledge of and ability to apply project construction laws and building codes.
Understanding of and experience with collective agreements and jurisdiction assignment for multi-trade sites.
Thorough understanding of insurance, bonding, and legal requirements.
Effective verbal, written, presentation, and communication skills.
Flexibility and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to monitor and forecast project resources and staffing and identify staffing and hourly labor issues.

Nice To Haves

15+ years of progressive construction experience, with multiple contract delivery types, as a leader and mentor.
12 months of estimating or related experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the project safety program and foster a strong safety culture through mentoring and example.
Conduct job-site tours and safety inspections, attend progress meetings, review incidents, near misses, HSE reports and statistics, and drive compliance with safety, environmental, legislative, and company requirements.
Liaise with clients to ensure projects are built in accordance with contract, quality, and safety standards.
Help secure new work by participating in estimates, working with trade contractors, and contributing to proposals and presentations.
Oversee development and implementation of the quality management plan and promote stakeholder buy-in to the quality culture.
Understand client priorities and offer value-engineering proposals that improve functionality, cost, or schedule while maintaining value for the client.
Develop or oversee the Project Execution Plan with the superintendent.
Coordinate and monitor design deliverable schedules to support permits, procurement, shop drawings, off-site production, construction, and commissioning, in conjunction with client review and signoff.
Review designs and coordinate resolution with the design team concerning compliance, scope, cost optimization, code requirements, procurement, safety in design, sequencing, and constructability.
Review design documentation with relevant team members and seek resolution of completeness, accuracy, and quality issues at appropriate design and construction stages.
Oversee and monitor project performance reports covering schedule, costs, equipment, manpower, materials, safety, environment, cost forecasts, quality control, and QUEST programs.
Monitor production and review assigned resources’ work to ensure project time, cost, and quality objectives are met.
Identify scope gaps, technical risks, and areas requiring interdisciplinary coordination in design documents.
Monitor and forecast project resources and staffing, and identify staffing and hourly labor issues.

Benefits

Employee ownership opportunities
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development, and mentorship programs
Training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
Opportunities to learn new skills, explore roles, and grow across sectors and regions