Sr. Project Manager / Design Build Manager

Calista Corporation•Tacoma, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Senior Project Manager (SPM) / Design-Build Manager, you will work onsite in Tacoma, WA in a dual-role leadership position responsible for successfully delivering complex construction projects while actively developing people, processes, and standards across the Project Management group. This role remains directly involved in project execution but carries expanded responsibility for mentorship, culture leadership, and continuous improvement. You are expected to lead by example—setting the standard for how Tunista team members behave, communicate, and make decisions in alignment with our core values: Community, Integrity, Execution, Ownership, and Diversity. In addition, you will lead the development and implementation of Tunista’s Design-Build program. With the majority of our work delivered via design-build, you will establish standardized processes, clarify handoffs between estimating, operations, and project teams, and ensure no critical steps are lost during transitions.

Requirements

Advance knowledge of various field construction concepts, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of construction, architectural, and building industry standard operating practices/procedures.
Advance knowledge in preparing accurate budgets and cost estimates, knowledge of fiscal management principles and procedures.
Ability to create, read, and understand complex documents, construction plans and specification.
Ability to use standard business computer and applications, specifically computer software programs used in project management, scheduling, and estimating, including but not limited to HCSS programs, Procore, Smart Sheets, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project.
Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and general time management.
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Effective professional communication and interpersonal skills regarding; internal and external written, graphical, and verbal communications, presentations and negotiation.
Working with other departments and personnel to accomplish project objectives.
Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work without direct supervision.
Ability to build effective working relationships with customers and organizations, exceptional follow-up skills.
Ability to work productively under pressure.
Excellent analytical and forecasting skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.
Ability to actively listen and provide high quality customer service.
Ability to do business ethically with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, detect unobvious facts and issues, and exercise resourcefulness in resolving problems.
Ability to collaborate, partner, and exercise change management skills.
Knowledge of basic revenue models, project ledger, and cost-to-completion projections.
Ability to comply with and enforce standard policies and procedures.
Ability to perform under deadlines and adjust work schedule to meet goals
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of rate reimbursable contracts.
Knowledge of construction project scheduling, subcontracts, submittals, quality control and safety.
Ability to work independently and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule sometimes including weekends and holidays.
Ability to work in a Native Corporation multi-business environment.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management required. Work-related experience and equivalent skills may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Fifteen (15) or more years of experience managing projects, preferably in the heavy civil construction and oil and gas markets required.
Valid state driver’s license and be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the company’s Driving Policy.
Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screenings.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional certification (PMP) preferred.
Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D, HCSS HeavyBid, HCSS and HeavyJob software preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop/improve processes and lead project team members to plan, organize and direct activities to successfully perform multiple projects.
Mentor and coach Project Engineers and Project Managers, with a strong focus on developing technical skill, leadership presence, and professional judgment.
Actively support the transition of senior Project Engineers into Project Manager roles through structured training and real-time coaching.
Serve as Project Manager on assigned projects, maintaining responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
Lead project teams through all phases of work, from preconstruction through closeout.
Proactively identify and manage risk, change, and opportunities to improve project outcomes.
Serve as Design-Build Manager, leading the refinement and standardization of Tunista’s design-build approach.
Develop a clear Design-Build SOP manual covering: Preconstruction involvement Design coordination and management Estimating and operations collaboration Risk allocation and decision authority Handoff points between estimating, operations, and project teams Establish clear processes for when and how transitions occur to ensure continuity, accountability, and no loss of critical information.
Work closely with estimating and operations leadership to align expectations, responsibilities, and communication throughout the design-build lifecycle.
Assist project team members with scheduling and project requirements as needed.
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policy and contract specifications.
Oversee drafting and implementation of the project specific safety plans.
Review job loss analysis’ (JLA’s) for applicability and compliance.
Ensure quality control plans are implemented and align with contract documents.
Monitor and control project utilizing onsite management staff to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
Revise working budget with client Engineers as required.
Maintain project schedule and project completion deliverables and communicate the information to General Manager, owner, and subcontractors on a regular basis.
Assist in maintaining financial records of contracts to protect company interest and maintain good relations with customers and subcontractors.
Update and review forecasted contract revenues, cost to complete, and cash flow projections monthly.
Ensure cost forecasts are accurately updated and cost analysis reports are communicated weekly.
Requisition supplies and materials to complete projects as needed.
Acquire necessary permits.
Ensure compliance with conditions and reporting requirements.
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff including job cost coding and quantity tracking.
Ensure project teams are coordinating and forecasting resources, schedules, maintenance, and repair needs.
Provide feedback, guidance, and accountability to help grow confident, capable future leaders within the company.
Model and reinforce expected behaviors aligned with Tunista’s core values in all situations, including difficult conversations, conflict resolution, and high-pressure decision-making.
Act as a culture carrier for Tunista, consistently reinforcing company values through actions and decisions.
Promote an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
Take ownership of outcomes—both successes and challenges—and encourage the same mindset across teams.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen performance, consistency, and team engagement.
Act as a trusted point of contact for owners, designers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
Represent company at project meetings.
Update pricing of change impacts as required.
Assist with and manage preparation of control budgets.
Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive wages and bonus programs
Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
Tuition reimbursement.
Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
Dental and Vision Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, & LTD.
Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)
0-2 years 15 days
3-5 years 23 days
6-9 years 27 days
10-14 years 30 days
15-19 years 33 days
20 or more years 37.5 days
10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus – Work Anniversary “Floating” Holiday. Eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year.
401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.