Senior Project Manager or Director of Construction

Senior Project Manager or Director of Construction

Date Posted: 05/13/2026

Location: Bellingham, WA

Job Category: Office & Operations

Pay Range: $ - $

The Senior Project Manager or Director of Construction is responsible for leading and managing a team of 2 - 4 project managers while simultaneously managing their own construction project. This involves planning, directing, and overseeing several multifamily projects at a time in addition to personally managing their assigned project. Currently, this position is not responsible for business development.

• Leads a team of 2 - 4 project managers with varying experience and skill sets. Invests in the growth and development of each direct report.
• Manages the day-to-day needs of the assigned project manager team; ensuring they have the support they need to successfully manage their projects while holding them accountable to their respective deliverables.
• Fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Responsible for all administrative tasks associated with managing a team.
• Accountable for client project delivery from pre-construction through commissioning focused on achieving high quality, site safety, and aggressive schedules.
• Facilitates building a collaborative team on each project - ability to work with a diverse group of trade contractors to build and lead a cohesive team that can successfully execute a project by meeting, or ultimately exceeding, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Communicates effectively with direct reports, internal business partners, clients, architects, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Builds, meets, and drives project schedules by incorporating industry leading techniques such as Lean Construction.
• Forecasts project cost and profitability.
• Reviews drawings and submittals.
• Proactively plans to ensure the correct materials are delivered to the project.
• Estimates, plans, and schedules construction projects.
• Documents, negotiates, and processes change orders.
• Adheres to and advocates for a safe work environment.

Education & Work Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture
• 8-10 years of experience as a successful project manager for multifamily or commercial construction projects is required. Experience in lieu of education will be accepted year-for-year.
• A great builder with the experience to manage and deliver a construction project from groundbreaking to completion both on time and within budget.
• 10+ years of experience leading and managing a team of at least 2+ project/estimator managers assigned to other projects while managing a large construction job.
• Proactive, anticipates, and minimizes or mitigates risks that could take a project off-course.

• Compensation - $120,000 - $175,000 annually
• Annual Bonus; depends upon individual and company performance.
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO ,401k plan, Paid Holidays, and additional voluntary benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Vets and Drug Free Workplace

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a culture of continuous improvement and

opportunity for career advancement through continued company growth.