Program Manager – Seattle WA

About This Role

A nationally recognized construction management firm is seeking a Senior Construction Manager / Owner’s Representative to lead the delivery of major public infrastructure and vertical construction projects on behalf of owner clients, ensuring on-time, on-budget performance with uncompromising quality and safety standards.

This role requires a seasoned CM professional who can simultaneously manage multi-prime contractor interfaces, resolve field conflicts, administer complex contract provisions, and maintain productive working relationships with public agency clients. You will function as the primary on-site authority for all construction activities — setting the tone for safety culture, quality assurance, and contractor accountability from Notice to Proceed through project closeout and punch-list completion.

Core Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day Owner’s Representative on major public construction projects (transit, transportation, water infrastructure, or vertical/civic)
• Oversee multi-prime contractor coordination — managing schedule interfaces, logistics plans, and work zone safety requirements
• Review and approve contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and change order documentation in compliance with contract requirements
• Lead project OAC meetings, preparing and distributing comprehensive meeting minutes, action item logs, and 3-week lookahead schedules
• Administer construction quality assurance programs — implementing materials testing protocols, inspecting critical work elements, and maintaining NCR logs
• Monitor and track the project CPM schedule (Primavera P6) — identifying critical path impacts, evaluating time extension requests, and issuing withholding notices when warranted
• Manage project budget controls — owner’s contingency, allowances, change order approval authority, and earned value tracking
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, third-party special inspections, and agency witness testing milestones

Technical Requirements

• Licensure: PE license preferred; CCM (Certified Construction Manager) from CMAA required or in active pursuit
• Education: BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering & Management, or related field
• Experience: 10+ years of construction management on public infrastructure projects; 5+ years in a field leadership role
• Software: Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam Revu, MS Project, Oracle Unifier
• Standards: FAR/DFAR contract administration, OSHA 29 CFR 1926, AIA A201 General Conditions
• Demonstrated knowledge of critical path method scheduling, construction claims analysis, and differing site conditions evaluation
• OSHA 30-hour Construction certification and current First Aid/CPR

Preferred Qualifications

• CCM (Certified Construction Manager) certification from CMAA
• Experience with design-build or progressive design-build delivery methods
• Familiarity with BIM-based construction coordination (Navisworks, Revit) and 4D scheduling
• Prior experience managing public works projects under Caltrans, WMATA, NYCDOT, or equivalent agency requirements

Benefits & Culture

Lead landmark infrastructure projects with a team that defines the industry standard for construction management excellence and public accountability.

• Compensation: $120,000–$165,000 depending on CCM status, project scale, and agency portfolio
• Flexibility: Project-based schedule; hybrid PM office days available during non-critical phases
• Health: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability; employer covers 100% of individual premiums
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% employer match, immediate vesting, plus annual discretionary contribution
• Professional Development: CCM exam and recertification support, CMAA membership, Primavera P6 training reimbursement
• Bonus: Project-completion incentive bonus + annual performance review bonus