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Senior Project Manager- Federal Construction

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.
Gig Harbor, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026

Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships makes Contrack Watts, Inc. a great place to work.


Contrack Watts Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Gig Harbor, WA. Federal and/or Commercial experience is preferred. Some travel is required. 

 

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for profitably managing all administrative and field construction activities to quality standards, while maintaining relationships with all stakeholders on assigned projects. This individual will often oversee multiple medium-sized projects, a single large-sized project, or an assigned scope on a single, large, complex project. The Project Manager is expected to demonstrate leadership by following company standards and policies, achieving shared goals, developing others and building high morale and commitment.

 

What You'll Do:

 


  • Prepare and manage project schedule; identify and address long lead items; update project plan as required; initiate changes to ensure adherence

  • Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts and purchase orders

  • Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings and financial risk assessments

  • Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities

  • Ensure project safety plan is completed and communicated to project team and subcontractors

  • Assist with preconstruction efforts

  • Manage buy-out process

  • Detect constructability issues with project design

  • Understand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds and change orders; ensure adherence including work progress being within scope

  • Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments and promotions

  • Perform other duties as assigned

 

What We're Looking For:
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each previously stated duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to succeed in this role.

 

  • Education: industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of construction experience is required, including project management experience. Candidate should have experience managing others with a proven history of leading, teaching, developing and mentoring successfully. NAVFAC experience is preferred. 
  • Skills: Business acumen, judgment, communication, solid leadership, client relations, negotiation, project management, solid construction knowledge, decision-making, conflict resolution, tact, adaptable and analytical abilities are all necessary skills for a Project Manager.
  • Technology: Candidate should have experience with or be able to learn specific project management and scheduling software (ex: JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, Asta). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Training will be provided on company standards.


What We Offer: 

  • Competitive Pay
  • Rewarding Bonus Program
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
  • Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability Programs
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Fully Paid Parental Leave
  • Voluntary Products including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
  • Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards



 Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. 
  
The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.  Click the following link to view our Privacy Notice: https://weitz.box.com/s/jrhmq0gmlct94no0wour2yiaywduu7dw

 
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