Junior Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Junior Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Kirkland, WA

Ready to take the next step beyond project engineering and build a long-term career in construction management? Join a respected local general contractor with nearly 50 years of success delivering high-quality commercial projects for clients ranging from regional businesses to nationally recognized brands.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven construction professional who wants to gain hands-on project management experience, work closely with senior leaders, and take ownership of real projects. You'll be involved in everything from preconstruction and procurement to logistics, scheduling, vendor management, and project execution.

If you enjoy solving problems, coordinating moving pieces, and seeing projects come to life, this role offers significant growth potential.

Junior Project Manager Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers throughout all phases of commercial construction projects
• Coordinate preconstruction activities, procurement, bidding, and subcontractor outreach
• Manage job setup, including site logistics, equipment, containers, dumpsters, and material deliveries
• Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes while helping drive purchasing decisions
• Track project budgets, schedules, documentation, and project milestones
• Partner with field teams, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure projects stay on schedule
• Assist with the coordination and installation of specialty equipment and unique project components across multiple locations
• Serve as a key communication hub between the office, field teams, suppliers, and project stakeholders
• Work primarily from the office (80%) while conducting occasional site visits to support project execution and gain field experience
• Continuously develop project management skills while taking on increasing responsibility and ownership

Junior Project Manager Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer in commercial construction OR 1–2 years of experience as a Junior Project Manager
• Commercial construction experience required
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with construction management software is a plus
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, vendors, and subcontractors
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and advance within a construction management career path

Benefits and Appreciation

• Medical/Dental/Vision – 100% paid for employee and dependents
• Vacation and Sick Time Accrual
• Employee Profit-Sharing Program
• Mentorship and career development opportunities with an experienced leadership team

Compensation

$90-110K DOE annually

Skills

Bidding, Budget Management, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Industry Software, Construction Management, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Leadership, Logistics, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Development, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning

About the Company

NW Recruiting Partners