Senior Construction Manager

Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects from planning through construction.

KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, award-winning water reuse projects, and efficient construction management practices that ensure quality, safety, and on‑time delivery. We are known for our dedication to industry‑leading client service and tailored solutions.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking experienced Senior Construction Managers to join our expanding team in Seattle Metropolitan area. As the Senior Construction Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing our current major infrastructure projects with solid construction schedules from 3 to 7 years long. The Senior Construction Manager is responsible for managing KJ field scope of services and sets the standards for monitoring construction cost, schedule, quality, and KJ staff’s safety.

KJ will assist you in relocation costs.

• Act as the day-to-day team leader for the project.
• Foster daily interactions with clients, designers, owners, contractors, inspectors, and relevant authorities.
• Prepare and/or review meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
• Conduct regular meetings with field office staff to address and resolve project-related matters.
• Facilitate the fair yet firm resolution of all project issues.
• Ensure the project aligns with approved plans, specifications, budget, and schedule.
• Coordinate and oversee sub-consultants.
• Direct the field services and reviews Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, Field Memorandum, Clarifications, Request for Quotes (RFQ), Change Orders (COs), Work Directive Changes (WDCs), monthly progress payments and recommendations prepared by others, Contractor prepared construction schedules, and documentation control performed by the field staff. Monitor development and distribute timely meeting agendas and minutes.
• Take responsibility for safety monitoring and mentoring of team members.
• Maintain a current copy of the agreement with the client and all change orders.
• Oversee accounting project management tasks, including the review and approval of employee timesheets, project status reports, monthly billing draft statements, aging reports, and more.
• Cultivate a strong relationship with the client, including regular communication regarding construction and contract‑related matters.
• Prepare and distribute owner‑required project reports.
• Attend and, when necessary, represent the owner at public meetings.
• Actively engage in mentoring and facilitating the growth of employees by reviewing their work products for quality assurance.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbally and in written documentation, to ensure accuracy, relevance, and attention to detail.

• 10–20 years of relevant experience managing all aspects of construction projects, from concept to close‑out, in the water, wastewater, and stormwater industry.
• Professional engineering (PE) required.
• Certifications such as CCM or PMP are a plus.
• Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, SharePoint, and Unifier is a plus.
• Ability to travel to KJ offices and project sites required.
• Familiarity with materials, means, methods, tools, and contractual obligations involved in the construction or repair of various physical assets, including water and wastewater and process equipment installations.
• Knowledge of building codes, technical requirements of construction, and current project delivery methodologies.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate in a timely manner to various project parties, including designers, owners,…