Postsecondary education in engineering, construction management, or related field.
15+ years of progressive construction experience, ideally in leadership roles.
12 months of estimating or related experience preferred.
In-depth knowledge of safety and environmental principles and legislation.
Strong understanding of construction industry operations, including materials and specifications.
Experience with diverse project types and construction methods.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the project safety program, fostering a strong safety culture.
Conduct job site tours and safety inspections, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Liaise with clients to ensure projects meet quality and safety standards.
Lead efforts to secure new work through estimates and proposals.
Oversee the development and implementation of the quality management plan.
Offer value engineering proposals to enhance functionality and cost efficiency.
Monitor project performance status reports for schedule, costs, and quality control.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment that encourages innovation.
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
Engagement in high-impact projects that shape communities.
Strong emphasis on safety and quality management practices.
Full Job Description
As a Senior Project Manager for PCL Construction Services, Inc. in Bellevue, Washington, you'll have the opportunity to lead the delivery of complex, high-impact projects that shape communities while building trusted client partnerships and driving operational excellence. You'll influence long-term project success, mentor and develop talented teams, and bring innovative solutions to life in a collaborative environment where your leadership and expertise make a lasting difference.
Here's how a Senior Project Manager for PCL Construction Services, Inc. within Seattle contributes to our team:
Responsibilities
Develops, implements, and maintains the project safety program for a safe work environment. Creates and influences safety culture as a mentor and model.
Conducts job site tours and safety inspections and leads by example to ensure that policies, procedures, environmental programs and safety standards are followed.
Conducts site and safety inspections, attends progress meetings, leads by example, reviews incidents, near misses, HSE reports, and statistics, and effects change to ensure that project safety standards, legislation, and environmental programs are followed.
Liaises with clients to ensure that projects are constructed as per quality and safety standards, and contract.
Leads to secure new work by participating in estimates, working with trade contractors, and/or participating in proposals and presentations.
Oversees the development and implementation of quality management plan and quality culture with stakeholder buy-in.
Understands client drivers and offers value engineering proposals for functionality, cost, and/or schedule benefit to the client while maintaining value-added outcomes as part of our solution provider service where warranted.
Develops or oversees the Project Execution Plan (PEP) with the superintendent.
Coordinates, monitors, and manages design deliverable schedule to facilitate and/or assist with permits, procurement, shop drawings, off-site production, construction and commissioning in conjunction with the review and signoff by the client.
Conducts review of design and seeks resolution from the design team with respect to compliance, scope creep, cost optimization, code requirements, procurement, safety in design, construction sequencing, and constructability.
Conducts review of design documentation, leveraging the necessary team members, and seeks resolution from the design team with respect to level of design completeness, accuracy, and quality as applicable to various design stages and construction.
Oversees and monitors project performance status reports for schedule, costs, equipment, manpower, materials, safety and environment, cost forecast, and quality control, and QUEST programs.
Monitors production and reviews work of assigned resources to ensure that project time, cost, and quality objectives are met.
Identifies scope gaps, technical risk, and areas requiring interdisciplinary coordination from the design documents.
Qualifications
Postsecondary education or training in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline.
15+ years of progressive construction experience with multiple contract delivery types as a leader and mentor preferred.
12 months of estimating or related experience preferred.
In-depth knowledge and application of safety and environment principles/ procedures/legislation.
In-depth knowledge of construction industry and company operations, including building materials, construction specifications, methods and procedures, safety and quality management practices for large, complex, and more diverse projects.
Experience with diverse project types, delivery and construction methods, and sequencing and timelines.
Strong knowledge of and ability to apply project construction laws and building codes and to leverage such knowledge.
Understanding of and experience with collective agreements and jurisdiction assignment for multi-trade sites.
Thorough understanding of insurance, bonding, and legal requirements.
Effective verbal, written, presentation, and communication skills.
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to monitor and forecast project resources and staffing for the project.
Ability to identify staffing and hourly labor issues.
The estimated salary range for this role is $170,000 to $210,000, based on your experience and qualifications. Final compensation will be confirmed as part of a personalized offer.
Company: PCL Construction Services, Inc.
Primary Location: Bellevue, Washington
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Requisition ID: 14846
About PCL Construction
PCL Construction is a leading construction company that provides a range of services, including design-build, general contracting, and construction management. The company has a diverse portfolio of projects across industries, including healthcare, education, commercial, and infrastructure. PCL Construction is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company is also committed to safety and has a strong safety culture that prioritizes the well-being of its employees and partners. PCL Construction has received numerous awards and recognition for its work, including being named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 10 consecutive years.
