Construction Project Manager
Salary
$108,739.00 - $130,485.00 Annually
Location
Tukwila, WA
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
2026092
Division
DEVELOPMENT
Department
Asset Management
Opening Date
06/22/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Job Summary
This position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration, applications should be received by July 6, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
King County Housing Authority is currently seeking a seasoned professional to fill the role of Construction Project Manager. In this position, you will serve as a key member of the Asset Management team, overseeing and directing a portfolio of construction projects including new construction, renovations, remodeling, and retrofitting efforts from inception through completion across the Authority's housing portfolio.
As a key member of the Asset Management team, you will be involved from project planning through development and implementation. Your responsibilities include managing and directing subcontractors, monitoring construction sites, budgets, and schedules, ensuring compliance with project specifications and contract requirements, and collaborating with project teams to define scope of work and maintain project performance standards. You will also lead procurement processes through public competitive bidding, support contract administration, and ensure communication and documentation among stakeholders to resolve site conditions and project-related issues.
The ideal candidate will possess practical, hands-on experience in construction project management, including contract administration, procurement, and cost estimating, along with the ability to analyze and interpret construction plans and specifications. This individual will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, and will contribute to improving construction processes and efficiencies across the department.
King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal organization is a high performing nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link.
Essential Functions
Qualifications and Competencies
Experience & Education:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Supervision of projects, programs and people.
Knowledge of procedures, policies and activities related to capital improvement programs and asset management.
Proper construction contract administration including specification preparation, procurement, construction scheduling; cost estimating; bid process management and coordination; budget preparation and contract administration.
Construction practices, methods, materials and tools used within the maintenance systems within residential and commercial properties.
Analyzes problems, identifies alternative solutions, and implements recommendations; demonstrates critical, creative, and reflective thinking.
Demonstrates responsible personal and professional conduct, which contributes to the overall mission and goals of KCHA; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work; ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Values diversity and possesses an understanding of multicultural and cultural competencies; ability to work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Proficiency with MS Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and database software.
Works effectively and efficiently to provide quality service to satisfy service expectations; seeks ways to improve service delivery; demonstrates strong project management skills.
Applies effective written and verbal communication techniques to convey clear and timely messages to internal and external stakeholders; listens to peoples ideas and concerns.
Special Requirements:
Position Information and Application Process
Application Requirements:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must:
Salary & Benefits:
The starting salary range for this position is $108,738.15 - $130,485.58 annually, dependent on qualifications and professional experience. The complete salary range for this position is $108,738.15 - $152,233.00 annually. Performance-based merit increase opportunities and Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) are reviewed annually. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits are also available. For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please visit our benefits page.
Work Environment:
Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
After initial onboarding, this role will have the opportunity to work remotely up to 20% in accordance with the KCHAs flexible work arrangements; however, remote work conditions will be reviewed on a regular basis based on business and program need. Employees must reside in Washington State and have the ability to report to the Central Office in Tukwila as required based on business need. Some local travel may be required to support KCHA business needs.
Physical Work Environment:
Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires speaking or hearing and repetitive motions and occasionally requires reaching with hands and arms; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Equal Opportunity
King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The excellent benefits package includes employer paid dental; vacation, sick & holiday pay; life insurance, long term disability insurance and transit subsidy. PERS retirement (mandatory) and medical plan require employee and employer contributions. Employee paid deferred compensation (457b) and flexible spending accounts are optional. Positive corporate culture and commitment to a diverse workplace, plus more!
For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please click on the link below. www.kcha.org/employment/employeebenefits.aspx
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Do you have direct experience with the King County Housing Authority?
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Which best describes your level of education?
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Please identify your years of construction project management experience.
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Please identify your years of experience with construction contract administration.
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Please describe (in detail) your experience with construction project management and contract administration.
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This position requires a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire. A valid Washington State Drivers License is required within 30 days of employment. Maintaining an acceptable driving record throughout employment at KCHA is required for this position. Can you meet this requirement?
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Do you have any combination of two or more license suspensions or revocations within the last five years?
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Have you had any of the following violations within the last three years? Please select all that apply.
Required Question
Employer King County Housing Authority
Address 600 Andover Park West
Tukwila, Washington, 98188
Phone 206-574-1100
Website http://www.kcha.org