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Construction Project Manager
Location:LIHI Main Office - Seattle, WA
Reports To:Director of Special Projects
Hours:Monday-Friday 8AM-5:30PM
Pay Range:$90,000-$110,000 annually
Position Type: Exempt, non-union position.
The Construction Project Manager leads the development of LIHI's Tiny House Villages and other capital improvement projects throughout the Puget Sound region. This position is responsible for managing the full development lifecycle, from site feasibility, budgeting, design, and permitting through construction and occupancy. The
Construction Project Manager supervises members of the construction team and coordinates with contractors, consultants, municipal agencies, and volunteers to deliver projects on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate is an organized and proactive manager who can manage multiple projects simultaneously, navigate complex development and construction issues, and build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Tiny House Village Development
Lead the development of Tiny House Villages from initial site feasibility through design, permitting, and readiness for construction.
Perform site due diligence, including zoning, permitting, utilities, site constraints, environmental considerations, and preliminary development costs.
Work with architects, civil engineers, contractors, and consultants to develop site layouts, construction documents, and project scopes.
Coordinate with municipal partners, permitting agencies, utilities, and other governmental entities throughout the permitting and construction processes.
Identify development risks, constraints, and opportunities and develop strategies to address them.
Collaborate with community partners such as schools, trade schools, and service organizations that want to contribute to new Tiny House Village development.
Construction Management
Supervise and manage construction team members and independent contractors as assigned.
Coordinate construction activities from mobilization through completion, ensuring projects meet approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
Establish project priorities, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress across multiple active projects.
Coordinate inspections, permitting requirements, utility connections, site logistics, and other construction activities.
Monitor contractor performance and address construction issues, delays, and deficiencies as they arise.
Coordinate punch-list completion, final inspections, project closeout, and turnover to LIHI operations and maintenance.
Promote a collaborative, accountable, and solutions-oriented team culture.
Project Management
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing schedules, budgets, priorities, and organizational needs.
Develop and maintain project schedules from early feasibility through construction completion and occupancy.
Establish project milestones, track action items, and follow up with team members, consultants, contractors, and other project partners to maintain progress.
Maintain organized project documentation, including project plans, schedules, meeting notes, permits, contracts, change orders, and other project records.
Interface with LIHI's volunteer program to effectively incorporate community volunteers into appropriate construction and site-development activities.
Coordinate with LIHI's HR department and available resources to create and update policies to ensure site safety at build sites including OSHA standards and standard construction safety practices for staff, contractors, and volunteers.
Budget & Contract Management
Develop and maintain construction budget estimates for Tiny House Villages and capital improvements.
Track expenditures throughout the project lifecycle and identify variances or potential overruns early.
Develop scopes of work, solicit and evaluate contractor bids, coordinate procurement, and support contractor selection and contracting.
Review contractor invoices, change orders, and other project costs for accuracy and consistency with approved scopes and contracts.
Work with LIHI's accounting department to ensure accurate project billing, payments, and contract fulfillment.
Stakeholder & Community Relations
Represent LIHI at project meetings with municipalities, utilities, contractors, consultants, community organizations, and other external stakeholders.
Build and maintain productive relationships with public agencies, community partners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Communicate project status, milestones, challenges, and opportunities clearly and professionally to internal and external stakeholders.
Communicate clearly and professionally when navigating competing interests, project challenges, and sensitive community issues.
Answer questions and inquiries about LIHI’s Tiny House Village, housing and shelter development programs
General:
Engage with assigned training and comply with training deadlines
Utilize PPE Equipment and follow PPE protocols
Other job duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: