Construction Manager - Heavy Civil

  • McMillen Jacobs Associates
  • Seattle, Washington
  • Full Time
Construction Manager - Heavy Civil

McMillen Jacobs Associates - Seattle, WA

Posted: 7/18/2025 - Expires: 10/16/2025

Job ID: 291788270

Job Description

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Construction Manager - Heavy Civil

McMillen, Inc. is looking for a Construction Manager to join our Construction Management - Heavy Civil team to work on various water resource related projects. This is a full-time, regular position. The successful candidate will be a recognized leader in construction management for large water resources projects with demonstrated technical expertise in construction management and project management, particularly as it applies to dams, energy, fisheries, infrastructure, or natural resources.

This role involves traveling to different project sites across the Western U.S.

Responsibilities:

Leads discussions, meetings, and workshops on large and complex projects

Ensures that all deliverables produced by the team meet risk management requirements

Plans, creates, and oversees deliverables such as schedules, specifications and budget reports

Implements and leads technical and management QA/QC reviews and checks for large projects and in areas of expertise per client requirements and/or company policy

Leads risk management efforts for complex projects and assignments

Manages aspects of multiple projects that require support staff and resources

Manages construction management teams consisting of resident engineers, office/field engineers, and inspectors

Acts as project owner's representative in managing construction contractors, including acting as primary point of contact with contractors, and performing contract administration duties such as payments, change orders, time extensions, and certificates of completion

Performs constructability, biddability, schedule, and budget reviews as preconstruction phases of the project

Support design projects by performing constructability reviews

Takes on the role of project manager for increasingly larger projects

Shows consistent track record of delivering projects on time and budget

Manages projects with fees up to $50Million

Qualifications:

10+ years heavy engineering, construction experience

Bachelor's Degree Civil Engineering or relevant work experience

10+ years specialized management experience in the construction management of large and complicated civil projects

Proven track record to deliver heavy civil engineering projects on time and within budget

Demonstrates a high degree of foresight and mature judgement in anticipating and solving civil engineering problems

Must have the ability to travel to project sites within the greater Inland Northwest with opportunities to expand to larger markets depending on performance.

Compensation Package:

Pay Range: 112,990 - 137,000(DOE)

Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.

Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don't look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they're proud of.

We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.

EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

No recruiters, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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McMillen Jacobs Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Summary

Veteran Preference

Company Details

Company

McMillen Jacobs Associates

Industry

Engineering Services

Job Information

Location

Seattle, WA

Website

Job Type

Full Time Employee

Experience

7+ to 10 Years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Job Position

1 Position(s) Open

Duration

Over 150 Days

Additional Information

Federal Contractor

Yes

Affirmative Action Plan

No
Job ID: 486140233
Originally Posted on: 7/20/2025

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