Absher Construction

Senior Project Manager - Transit Construction

Job Overview

The Senior Project Manager manages the overall project direction, completion and financial outcome and administers both the owner and subcontractor relationships for multiple assigned projects. The Senior Project Manager exemplifies high level of leadership and complete ownership of responsibilities.

What You’ll Do

• Actively participate in business development initiatives through collaboration with marketing and business units to secure new work
• Manage multiple projects and project teams or one project of complex size and scope
• Business development, lead proposal assembly and interview teams
• Ensure overall client satisfaction and maintain relationship for future work

• Plan, direct, coordinate and administer activities of a multiple projects to ensure that goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Study specifications to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of the project.
• Prepare and/or approve job forecasts.
• Review project specifications and ensure contractor and sub-contractor compliance.
• Evaluate proposals and contracts for adherence to client and designer requirements as well as for adherence to company policies and requirements.
• Responsible for job profitability, project start-up, budget tracking, and schedule development updates and adherence.
• Foster, promote and ensure good standing relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as necessary.
• Ensure processing and/or review of change orders in accordance with procedures and ensure Superintendent has all information for implementation.
• Prepare and /or ensure preparation and accuracy of project reports for management, client, or others as needed. Prepare for and lead presentations as needed. Attend, ensure and lead where applicable project planning, project completion, project development and weekly job site meetings.
• Responsible for and ensuring detailed accuracy of all correspondence with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers for proper documentation of the projects.

Why You’ll Be Successful

• Experience in transit sector.
• Ability to build and lead project teams.

• Experience in establishing and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all project teams and other various Absher Departments.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management (experience can substitute for education).
• Construction industry experience.
• Project supervisory experience.
• LEED Accredited Professional.

• A demonstrated commitment to and promotion of a diverse and inclusive work environment and have a commitment to a safe and injury free work environment through your own actions and mentoring others.
• Absher is a Federal Contractor. All job offers are contingent upon a satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Why You’ll Love Absher’s Culture

Absher is one of the oldest and most respected General Contractors in the Pacific Northwest. For over 80 years we have built beautiful projects such as schools, hospitals, senior living facilities, mixed-use buildings, transportation stations, YMCAs, DoD projects, and much more.

Build Security - The best part of Absher is our Employee Owners. When everyone has a stake in the business, you’ll find a motivated workforce who supports one another as we work towards common goals. It’s easy to become an Absher Employee-Owner – you don’t have to buy stock or wait a long time; simply sign on and watch your retirement savings grow.

Build Your Career –Absher is committed to investing in the capabilities of our people through professional, personal, and team development. Our employees are learners and teachers who support each other fostering an environment where you are encouraged to stretch yourself and make an impact.

Build Community –Absher’s established culture is dedicated to insuring diversity and inclusion. Whether at company celebrations, team building events, or philanthropic programs giving back to our community, our employees say ‘the best thing about Absher is the people, projects and culture.”

Build Values – it’s refreshing to work for a company which is grounded in people-first Core Values and uses them as a touchstone when making difficult decisions:

We Care About People

We Are Servant Leaders

We Do Things Right

We Do Right Things

Why You’ll Love Absher’s Benefits

We believe Employee Ownership, a competitive salary, and a positive work environment are just part of the package someone looks for when choosing a new company. That is why we pay 100% of our employees’ monthly insurance premiums and a high percentage of their family’s premium package. We also offer first class benefits like Premera Blue Cross Medical and Dental insurance, and more!

Company Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Discretionary, performance-based end of the year Bonus
• 401(k) Profit-Sharing Match
• 3 weeks annual paid vacation
• Up to 8 annual paid holidays, plus 2 annual paid floating holidays
• 7 annual days of paid sick time
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Education Assistance and Ongoing Development Training and Certifications
• Service Awards
• Philanthropy Opportunities

All benefits are dependent on start date; pro-rated for mid-year hires

The salary range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000 with the average starting salary in the 40th percentile range; commensurate with experience and training. This ensures we get you properly seated within our organization so that all parties feel good about our future together.

Absher’s Commitment to Diversity: Our EEOC Pledge

At Absher, we're dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. We believe in true innovation through a collective blend of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. No employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone excels.

Notice to Staffing AgenciesNo agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. At this time, there are no agency agreements in place, no budget for agency referrals, nor any intention to enter any agency agreement. No Absher employee is authorized to bind Absher to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by an Agency. Please remove Absher from all solicitation lists.