Senior Construction Manager - Wenatchee or Seattle, WA

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Senior Construction Manager to join our team in Wenatchee, Lacey or Seattle, WA.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Oversee the construction process and staff for various projects, including buildings, roads, and bridges.

• Receive broad guidance from senior‑level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

• Provide guidance, leadership and training to inspection team.
• Communicate with clients, contractors and staff on various construction projects.
• Coordinate with stakeholders.
• Read and interpret complex contract documents.
• Oversee projects to ensure that the work is executed on time and on budget and in accordance with the client’s requirements and within company policies and procedures.
• Provide work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost‑effective utilization of staff.
• Facilitate and chair pre‑construction and construction progress meetings.
• Manage activities such as layout, inspection, documentation, and pay estimates.
• Resolve design/field issues.
• Review monthly contractor pay estimates and recommend approval.
• Proactively monitor traffic control and protection.
• Coordinate and monitor materials testing.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
• Highly motivated and problem‑solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and change management skills.
• Ability to lead teams in a collaborative environment.
• Self‑reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Strong work ethic with commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time‑sensitive tasks.
• Focus on improving return on investment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer (Washington state offers reciprocity for PE licenses).
• Fifteen or more (15+) years of professional engineering experience.
• Demonstrated success as a Resident Engineer on major transportation projects.
• Certified Construction Manager - CMA, preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth…