Senior Project Manager

Appleton Finn
Seattle, WA

Overview

A leading employee-owned commercial general contractor in the Seattle market is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its growing leadership team. This organization is known for delivering complex, high-quality projects across the healthcare, life sciences, and commercial sectors, with a strong reputation for collaboration, innovation, and long-term client partnerships.


The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading large and complex construction projects from preconstruction through completion, managing project teams, client relationships, and overall project performance. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically sophisticated projects while playing a key role in the continued growth of a respected contractor in the Pacific Northwest.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all phases of complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, consultants, and subcontractors
  • Oversee project teams including Project Managers, Project Engineers, and field leadership
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and cost control processes
  • Lead contract administration, change order negotiations, and risk management
  • Ensure projects meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards
  • Drive strong collaboration between preconstruction, field operations, and project management teams
  • Support business development efforts by maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new opportunities


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline preferred
  • 10+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects with a general contractor
  • Proven experience delivering large, complex projects in the $50M+ range
  • Experience in healthcare, life sciences, medical facilities, or tenant improvement (T.I.) projects is highly preferred
  • Strong understanding of project financial management, scheduling, and contract administration
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and high-performance project teams


Compensation

In accordance with Washington salary transparency guidelines, the base salary for this position is up to $250,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional compensation includes:

  • Strong performance-based annual bonus
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation
  • Competitive long-term financial incentives


Benefits

This role offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
  • Participation in an employee-owned culture that rewards long-term success


Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager seeking to step into a high-impact leadership role within a respected, employee-owned contractor delivering some of the most technically advanced construction projects in the Seattle region.