Senior Project Manager

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager: K-12 & Civic, Design-Build

Puget Sound, WA | Full-time | $170,000–$180,000 base + bonus + car allowance

Appleton Finn is partnering with a well-established general contractor, 60+ years in business with offices in three states, to hire a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead its K-12 and civic work across Puget Sound.

This is a high-impact role. You'll lead pursuits as well as projects, helping the business grow in two key markets, with a direct line to the regional president. Strong Project Managers ready for the next step will be considered for a Senior PM title.

Why this role

• Lead the work, not just run it: real influence on pursuits, strategy and team

• Education and public work are where the region's building pipeline is heading

• A growing business investing in its project leadership

• Visibility and support from senior leadership from day one

What you'll do

• Lead K-12 and civic projects through design-build delivery, from pursuit and preconstruction through to closeout

• Shape winning pursuits, including proposals and selection interviews

• Manage budgets, schedules, buyout, change orders and owner relationships

• Work closely with design teams and public owners such as school districts, cities and counties

• Lead and develop project teams

What you'll bring

• Design-build experience (required)

• K-12 and/or government/civic project experience

• GC/CM experience, including MACC negotiation, is a strong plus

• Typically 5+ years as a Project Manager with a commercial general contractor

• Puget Sound project experience and knowledge of local subcontractors and public-work requirements

• Strong client-facing and communication skills

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: $170,000–$180,000, depending on experience

• Bonus: $20,000+

• Car allowance

• (Benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO – confirm with client)

• Interested? Apply here or message Sam Corson at Appleton Finn for a confidential conversation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.