Senior Project Manager

PCL Construction•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

PCL Construction Services, Inc. is hiring a Senior Project Manager in Bellevue, Washington, to lead the delivery of complex, high-impact construction projects. The role builds trusted client partnerships, drives operational excellence, influences long-term project success, mentors and develops teams, and brings innovative solutions to life in a collaborative environment. The Senior Project Manager oversees project safety, quality, design coordination, execution planning, schedule, costs, resources, and performance reporting. The role also supports securing new work and develops value engineering proposals that benefit clients while maintaining project value.

Requirements

Postsecondary education or training in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
In-depth knowledge of safety and environmental principles, procedures, and legislation.
In-depth knowledge of 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.
Ability to identify staffing and hourly labor issues.

Nice To Haves

15+ years of progressive construction experience, with leadership and mentoring experience across multiple contract delivery types.
12 months of estimating or related experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the project safety program, promote a strong safety culture, and model safe practices.
Conduct job site tours and safety inspections, attend progress meetings, review incidents, near misses, HSE reports and statistics, and drive corrective changes.
Liaise with clients to ensure projects meet quality and safety standards and contract requirements.
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 foster stakeholder buy-in to a quality culture.
Understand client needs and offer value engineering proposals that support functionality, cost, or schedule while maintaining value-added outcomes.
Develop or oversee the Project Execution Plan with the superintendent.
Coordinate and manage design deliverable schedules to support permits, procurement, shop drawings, off-site production, construction, and commissioning, with client review and signoff.
Review design for compliance, scope changes, cost optimization, code requirements, procurement, safety in design, construction sequencing, and constructability, and seek resolution with the design team.
Review design documentation for completeness, accuracy, and quality at applicable design stages, involving the necessary team members and seeking resolution from the design team.
Oversee and monitor project performance reports covering schedule, costs, equipment, manpower, materials, safety, environment, cost forecasts, quality control, and QUEST programs.
Monitor production and assigned resources to ensure project time, cost, and quality objectives are met.
Identify scope gaps, technical risks, and design-document areas requiring interdisciplinary coordination.

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 different roles, and grow across sectors and regions