Senior Construction Manager

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.

Requirements

• 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 (RFQs), 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional registration support
• Competitive PTO and holiday plan
• Other benefits and programs