Published date: January 21, 2026
Job Title: Senior Construction Manager (Public Infrastructure)
Organization: PSOMAS
Address: Pacific Northwest | Seattle, Tacoma, Wenatchee, Washington
Job Website Link: https://psomas.applicantpro.com/jobs/3953601
Short Description:
Psomas is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to join our Construction Services team, with the potential to serve as Deputy Team Leader. This role is ideal for an experienced public-sector CM professional who enjoys leading complex infrastructure projects, mentoring staff, and building trusted client relationships. This role has a hybrid work schedule, with the expectation that you’ll come into either our Seattle or Tacoma office a minimum of 3 days/week.
You’ll provide senior-level construction management leadership on transportation and municipal infrastructure projects, oversee quality, safety, documentation, and contract compliance, and serve as a technical resource for CM procedures and inspection practices. The role also includes supporting the growth of our CM group through client engagement and proposal participation, leveraging Psomas’ strong base of public-agency clients across the PNW.
What’s In It for You?
• Hybrid and flexible work environment
• Competitive salary range: $140,000–$190,000, plus discretionary bonus
• Company vehicle or allowance
• ESOP (100% company-paid) and 401(k) with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive benefits and generous PTO
• Career growth, leadership opportunities, and professional development
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent jobsite experience)
• 10+ years of public infrastructure construction management experience, including supervisory experience
• Familiarity with WSDOT Standard Specifications and Construction Manual
• Experience with client-facing roles and proposal support
• Ability to work on active construction sites
• Valid Washington driver’s license
• Washington PE and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) – preferred
• Experience mentoring or leading CM teams- preferred
Psomas is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion, and long-term career growth.
Job Category: Construction Management/Consulting Engineers/ Construction Services/Client Relations
Job Type: Senior level, full time
Salary and Benefits Information: Hybrid & flexible schedule, salary range $140k to $190k, company vehicle or allowance; Employee Stock Ownership (100% company paid), 401(k) with company match; comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits and generous PTO; 8 paid holidays; career pathing; mentorship
Full Description:
Our Construction Services Team has an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Construction Manager who may also serve as the Deputy Team Leader, depending on qualifications. If you’re an experienced CM professional with strong leadership skills, client-facing experience, and a passion for delivering high quality public infrastructure projects, we’d love you to apply!
Psomas’ PNW regional team has offices in Seattle, Tacoma and Wenatchee and delivers integrated services including Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental, Land Surveying, Mapping, and Landscape Architecture to public sector clients in the transportation and public infrastructure markets. This strong regional presence provides opportunities to leverage our client base and drive new business growth.
About being our Senior Construction Manager
As a Senior Construction Manager, you’ll provide senior-level project leadership on municipal projects, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships. A key part of your role will be to actively market and grow our Construction Management group – building on our established client base while also seeking opportunities to expand into new types of construction services work. You’ll help drive the group’s growth and visibility in the market by identifying and pursuing new business, contributing to proposals, and supporting interviews. Your leadership will be instrumental in broadening our reach, ensuring the continued success and expansion of our CM team.
Responsibility Highlights (but not limited to) for our Senior Construction Manager
• Project Leadership & Technical Oversight: Lead construction management for complex transportation and municipal infrastructure projects; oversee project delivery – promoting quality, safety, thorough documentation, and contract compliance; resolve field issues collaboratively; and serve as a senior technical resource for CM procedures and inspection practices.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong long-term client relationships; serve as a trusted advisor to clients, agency partners, and project stakeholders.
• Team Leadership & Operations: Mentor and develop staff; support the Team Leader in operations, staffing, resource allocation, and execution; contribute to a strong team culture.
• Business Development, Marketing & Group Growth: Proactively market our CM services, build on our existing client base, and seek opportunities to expand into new types of construction services work. Identify and pursue new business opportunities, assist with proposals, scope development, fee estimates, and client presentations; collaborate across offices on pursuits and resource sharing. Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth and diversification of the CM group.
Minimum Qualifications to be our Senior Construction Manager
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent jobsite experience
• 10+ years of relevant construction management experience, including public infrastructure projects; 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Familiarity with WSDOT Standard Specifications and WSDOT Construction Manual
• Proven success in proposal development and client presentations
• Valid WA driver’s license
• Ability to work on active construction sites, including walking over uneven terrain, being outdoors in inclement weather, wearing proper safety equipment, and practicing industry safety protocols
Preferred Qualifications for our Senior Construction Manager
• Active Washington Professional Engineering (PE) license and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Experience overseeing or mentoring a CM team or project managers
Highlighted Benefits for our Senior Construction Manager
Employees receive the following benefits:
• Hybrid + Flexible work schedules
• A competitive base salary! The genuinely expected range for this position is $140K to $190k/salary depending on experience Compensation may be adjusted for well qualified candidates
• Discretionary bonus program
• Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance
• Benefit package for employee + eligible family members including medical/dental/vision/life
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 100% Paid by Company
• 401(k) with Immediate 100% Vested Company Match!
• 8 Paid Holidays & 3 – 4 Weeks of PTO (depending on experience) (includes WA Sick Leave)
• Career pathing, training + professional development
• Relocation and/or housing assistance for qualifying candidates
We’re a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.