Project Manager – Large Commercial Interiors & Tenant Improvements
Kirkland, WA
Our client is an employee-owned general contractor focused on large-scale commercial interiors — and they’re looking for a TI Project Manager to bring their TI experience to the team.
In this role, you'll manage a variety of projects including office, life sciences, and industrial spaces, with a focus on large-scale tenant improvements in the $5–10M range. You'll be responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle — estimating, preconstruction, value engineering, logistics planning, financials, procurement, and closeout.
The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience managing commercial construction projects, with a strong background in tenant improvements and the ability to juggle multiple jobs at once.
This company offers a supportive, people-first culture with a benefits package that encourages real work/life balance. They care about their team being healthy, happy, and recharged — and they’ve built a workplace where everyone shares in the success.
Project Manager Responsibilities:
- Lead multiple ground-up development projects from permitting through final occupancy, with full responsibility for schedules, budgets, and quality.
- Estimate all assigned projects, from conceptual budgeting through hard bids, including scope breakdowns, subcontractor coordination, and pricing.
- Drive the full project lifecycle — sell, estimate, schedule, manage, and oversee every aspect from start to finish.
- Guide and motivate your team, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.
- Interpret plans and specs to align work with project requirements.
- Maintain site safety, cleanliness, and compliance by working closely with field teams.
- Handle permitting, utility coordination, and owner-provided scopes.
- Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders with clarity and urgency.
- Coordinate with local jurisdictions to secure timely inspections and approvals.
- Maintain strong relationships with architects, engineers, clients, and subcontractors.
- Review and approve subcontractor pay applications, collaborating with accounting on monthly billings.
- Provide regular, accurate updates to stakeholders and leadership.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while upholding quality standards.
TI Project Manager Qualifications:
- 5+ years’ experience in managing commercial construction projects / tenant improvements
- BA or BS in Construction Management or equivalent experience.
- Ability to operate MS Office Suite, estimating software, on-screen take off, Bluebeam, MS Project
- Demonstrated ability to create new and build upon existing client relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and prioritize and multi-task while managing all aspects of current projects and estimating of future ones.
- Self-starting, self-motivated, effective time manager.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to collaborate with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
Company Benefits:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, including HSA
- 401K plan with 6% matching
- Generous PTO
- Vehicle Allowance
Compensation: $145,000 – 160,000 + Bonus (DOE)