What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager position at Tricertus?
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the multi-year rehabilitation of a large parking structure in the Seattle area. This role is responsible for day-to-day construction oversight, contractor management, safety compliance, budget tracking, and quality control across structural, mechanical, civil, systems, and signage work packages.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all on-site construction activities across a two-year rehabilitation program, including structural repairs, mechanical/HVAC restoration, systems upgrades, and wayfinding installation.
- Manage general contractors, subcontractors, and specialty vendors; enforce contract terms, scopes of work, and performance standards.
- Monitor and report on budget, schedule, and scope; identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate phased construction sequencing to maintain safe parking operations throughout the rehabilitation.
- Conduct regular site inspections; review submittals, RFIs, change orders, and daily reports.
- Ensure compliance with ADA requirements, local codes, permitting conditions, and agency safety standards.
- Serve as primary liaison between project stakeholders, design engineers, and agency leadership.
- Support commissioning and close-out activities, including punch lists, as-built documentation, and turnover to operations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field — or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
- Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in construction management with direct field oversight responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience managing renovation, restoration, or rehabilitation projects for parking structures, transit facilities, or comparable public infrastructure.
- Proven ability to manage multi-discipline scopes (structural, mechanical, electrical, civil) simultaneously.
- Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts (design-bid-build and CM/GC delivery methods).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience presenting to executive stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on publicly funded transit or infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with WSDOT standards, Washington State prevailing wage requirements, or federal grant compliance.
- CCM (Certified Construction Manager) or PMP certification.
- Experience with occupied-facility construction phasing and maintaining public safety during active operations.
Work Environment
This position requires regular on-site presence at an active parking structure in the Seattle area. Occasional evening or weekend coordination may be required during critical construction phases. Travel between project sites and agency offices is expected.