Junior Project Manager – Commercial Construction

NW Recruiting Partners • Full-time • Kirkland, Washington State, United States • $90,000 - $110,000 / year • 5d ago

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.

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

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

Compensation: $90-110K DOE annually

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

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