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Absher Construction Company · 1 week ago

Project Manager - K-12 Design Build

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $150K/yr

Absher Construction Company is a respected general contractor in the Pacific Northwest with over 85 years of experience. The Project Manager will oversee project delivery from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring quality, safety, and profitability while building relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Product DesignReal Estate

Responsibilities

Lead project execution to ensure successful delivery, financial performance, and team coordination

Oversee project startup, scheduling, change management, safety planning, quality control, and closeout

Manage relationships with owners, design partners, and subcontractors

Supervise and mentor project engineers and other staff

Review design documents for compliance with contract, standards, and constructability

Participate in preconstruction tasks including planning, estimating, and schedule development

Monitor and resolve conflicts or issues in the field in a proactive, solution-oriented manner

Lead design-build projects for education and/or K-12 clients, partnering closely with architects, engineers, and owners from early design through construction

Navigate school-specific requirements including occupied campuses, academic calendars, stakeholder coordination and safety protocols

Qualification

Construction ManagementDesign-Build ExperienceProject ManagementValue EngineeringSchedulingChange Order NegotiationSafety Culture CommitmentConstruction Management PlatformsRelationship Building

Required

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field, or equivalent field experience

Proven project management experience in commercial construction

You're comfortable working in design-build environments and know how to guide early decisions that balance budget, schedule, and educational program needs

Skilled in value engineering, design coordination, scheduling, and change order negotiation

Strong relationship-building skills with owners, architects, and trade partners

Commitment to a safety-first culture and inclusive team environment