Senior Construction Project Manager – Fire Station Projects

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Oversee large-scale construction initiatives, specifically focusing on fire station and public safety facility projects.

• Ensure project cost management, schedule oversight, and quality assurance from the design phase through to project completion.

• Verify project authorization and funding; create cash flow forecasts and track financial performance.

• Secure necessary jurisdictional approvals and guarantee adherence to relevant codes and standards.

• Strive for the timely completion of punch lists and project closeout processes.

• Anticipate potential project risks and propose alternative solutions.

• Maintain comprehensive project records, reports, and data within automated project management systems.

• Lead team members and coordinate with technical disciplines, specialty consultants, construction inspectors, and project support staff.

• Collaborate with planners on scope development, cost estimation, and project scheduling.

• Assist maintenance and operations personnel with warranty compliance.

• Engage closely with client representatives on a daily basis.

• Manage the selection process for design professionals, consultants, and contractors, including defining scopes of work, solicitation, credential assessment, interviews, reference checks, performance evaluations, and negotiation of fees/services.

• Comply with relevant SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in the public sector within Washington, particularly in supporting fire station or public safety facilities over the past 5 years, with favorable client references.

• Demonstrated capability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and develop long-term client relationships supported by strong references.

• Proven experience in managing complex capital projects through their entire lifecycle (planning, design, construction, and closeout).

• In-depth knowledge of estimating, scheduling, cost control, change management, and financial oversight.

• Experience in managing the procurement of consultants/contractors, including scope development, evaluation, negotiation, and performance management.

• Ability to independently manage multiple projects while ensuring that scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives are achieved.

• Proficient in project controls, document management systems, reporting, and maintaining precise project records.

• Strong understanding of relevant codes, standards, and regulatory approval procedures.

• Excellent communication skills, stakeholder coordination, and relationship management capabilities across various agencies and teams.

• Proactive in problem-solving, adaptable, and skilled in decision-making with an eye for detail.

• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively in team-oriented settings and take initiative.

• Possession of CCM and DBIA certifications, or the ability to obtain them within 90 days.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience, including overseeing multi-million-dollar construction projects.

• Experience managing A/E design consultant services and construction administration.

• Demonstrated experience in independent decision-making.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• An inclusive and diverse workplace.

• Equal opportunity employment.