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Project Manager in Tacoma

Date Posted: 05 November 2026

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Job Description

Project Manager – Commercial Construction

One of the area's most highly regarded General Contractors is looking for a Project Manager to join its growing team. This award-winning, financially strong company has a long history of excellence in construction.

The Project Manager provides overall leadership for delivering successful outcomes on commercial/light industrial projects. The Project Manager guides the project team with a focus on the customer, using open communication, setting clear direction and establishing high levels of expectations.

This position calls for passion, dedication and a strong sense of accountability, along with the ability to align with the executive team to optimize growth potential and contribute to the strategic objectives of the Company.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Estimating during the Preconstruction phase.
  • Read and interpret Construction Plans and Specifications.
  • Mentor less experienced Project Management staff on the daily duties needed to effectively manage a construction project.
  • Work with your Team's existing Owners, Architects, Engineers and Subcontractors to build long-term relationships and to identify and obtain future project opportunities.
  • Supervise the buyout, scope of work review, contract writing, and insurance and bonding reviews for Subcontractor and Vendor procurement, through to completion.
  • Guide the research and recommendation of resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts and errors.
  • Manage the Team that processes all Submittals, RFI's, Change Order Proposals, Owner Billings, Time Sheet Management, Subcontractor/Vendor Billings and Monthly Reports.
  • Prepare timely Owner Billings by verifying work-in-place quantities/billings from Subcontractors and Suppliers.
  • Produce accurate monthly cost projections that forecast total estimated costs at completion.
  • Oversee the creation and monitoring of Project Schedules and progress updates.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field is preferred. Applicants with relevant certifications or equivalent experience will also be considered.
  • 5+ years of experience managing commercial/light industrial projects
  • Broad knowledge of building systems and construction methods
  • Strong financial management skills and the ability to independently manage every aspect of a project from start to finish

Compensation/Benefits:

  • Industry-leading compensation and a complete benefits package
  • Lucrative bonus plan
  • Positive company culture and work/life balance

Interested in this position? Apply online or send your resume and project list to Seth Peterson at Seth.Peterson@gogpac.com

All inquiries are strictly confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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