Civil Construction Manager

Job Title: Senior Construction Manager
Location: Seattle WA (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time Long-Term Project (3 7 Years)

A leading engineering and construction management organization is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to support major water/wastewater infrastructure programs in the Seattle metropolitan area. This role provides long-term project stability relocation assistance and the opportunity to lead multi-year capital projects with high visibility.

The Senior Construction Manager will serve as the primary onsite leader overseeing construction cost schedule quality field staff and contractor coordination throughout all phases of large-scale water/wastewater and stormwater projects. This position requires deep technical and field experience a strong leadership presence and the ability to represent the owner in meetings with contractors agencies and stakeholders.

• Serve as the day-to-day lead for field operations and construction oversight.

• Engage daily with designers contractors inspectors owners and permitting authorities.

• Lead recurring jobsite progress and coordination meetings.

• Ensure work aligns with approved plans specifications contract requirements and schedules.

• Review and manage RFIs submittals clarifications RFQs change orders work directives field memos and monthly pay applications.

• Oversee documentation control and ensure timely creation/distribution of agendas and meeting minutes.

• Manage sub-consultants performing field services.

• Maintain current contract documents and all approved changes.

• Review and approve employee timesheets billing drafts project status reports and accounting deliverables.

• Prepare owner-required project reports and represent the project at public meetings when needed.

• Provide active mentorship technical guidance and QA reviews for field staff.

• Enforce jobsite safety practices and monitor compliance across the field team.

• 10 20 years managing construction projects from planning through close-out ideally in water wastewater or stormwater infrastructure.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• CCM or PMP certification is a strong plus.

• Experience with tools such as Procore SharePoint or Unifier preferred.

• Ability to travel to regional offices and project sites as needed.

• Strong knowledge of construction methods materials codes and public agency requirements.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work onsite full-time Monday Friday including in field environments with limited amenities.

• Salary Range: $130000 $190000 (based on experience licensure and qualifications)

• Bonus Eligibility: Performance-based incentives

• Relocation Assistance: Provided for qualified candidates

• Medical dental vision life & disability insurance

• 401(k) with company contribution

• Paid holidays & competitive PTO

• Tuition reimbursement & professional registration support

• Additional employee programs and incentives