Senior Construction Project Manager – Fire Station Projects

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

📋 Description

• Provide support for large-scale construction initiatives in the role of Senior Project Manager.

• Utilize expertise in estimating, scheduling, and cost management.

• Monitor RFIs and manage contract documentation.

• Project future schedules and costs, assess change orders, and review payments.

• Verify project authorization and funding prior to the commencement of activities.

• Generate cash flow forecasts and track financial performance.

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

• Strive for the prompt completion of punch lists and project closure tasks.

• Oversee project costs, timelines, and quality from the design phase through to closure.

• Proactively identify project risks and suggest alternative solutions.

• Ensure that projects stay within the approved scope, budget, timeline, and quality standards.

• Maintain comprehensive project records and prepare reports.

• Keep vital project information updated in an automated project management system.

• Lead team members involved in each project.

• Coordinate members of technical teams, specialty consultants, construction inspectors, and project support personnel.

• Collaborate with planners on developing scopes, cost estimates, and project schedules.

• Assist maintenance and operations teams to ensure warranty compliance.

• Engage daily with client representatives.

• Oversee the selection of design professionals, consultants, and contractors, including defining scopes of work, solicitation, credential assessments, interviews, reference checks, performance evaluations, and fee/service negotiations.

• Comply with relevant SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Public sector experience in Washington, ideally in supporting fire station or public safety facilities within the past five years, with favorable client references.

• Demonstrated capability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor personnel, and foster long-term client relationships with strong endorsements.

• Experience managing intricate capital projects throughout their entire lifecycle: planning, design, construction, and closure.

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

• Experience with consultant/contractor procurement processes, including scope development, evaluation, negotiation, and performance management.

• Ability to independently manage multiple projects while achieving scope, budget, schedule, and quality targets.

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

• Strong grasp of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory approval processes.

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder coordination, and relationship management capabilities.

• Proactive approach to problem-solving, adaptability, decision-making, and meticulous attention to detail.

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to effectively collaborate and take initiative.

• CCM and DBIA certifications, or the ability to obtain these within 90 days.

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

• At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in related fields, including the management of multi-million-dollar construction projects.

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

• Proven track record of independent decision-making.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work.

• Flexible working environment that promotes work-life balance.

• Commitment to an equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.

• Confidential management of applicant information.