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HNTB

Sr Construction Manager - Airports

Bellevue, WA (Seattle)

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Seniority
Lead / management
Stated salary
$216,716 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
7 Nov 2026

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the posting

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for overall field contract administration and coordination on a $1.7B GC/CM airport terminal project that includes complex FAA grant funding, BABA requirements, LEED silver requirements, and complex MACC structuring. This position requires advanced stakeholder management skills and experience coordinating with worldwide airline carriers.

The Sr Construction Manager will supervise a team of construction managers responsible for various project elements such as structures, civil, architecture, and MEP. The Sr CM is also responsible for the technical assigned staff to verify that the Contractor’s activities are monitored and controlled in accordance with design specifications and contractual requirements. This position is the primary on-site liaison between Client, Company Personnel and Contractor for resolution of project issues. Responsible for playing a key role in mega project pursuits.

What You'll Do:

  • Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
  • Coordinates project activities establishes priorities and staff to jobs. Prepares Summary Inspection Report of Daily activities. Monitors contractor progress and compares with the reviewed progress schedule. Resolves technical field issues, and coordinates with Architects and Engineers for timely and accurate responses to requests for information.
  • Oversees project controls including checking contractors’ controls, coordination of schedule, and reviewing contractors’ schedule.
  • Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications. Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.
  • Implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project. Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan. Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives. Identifies and resolves non-compliant work.
  • Provides interpretation and enforcement of contract plans and specifications. Develops strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.
  • Confirms change order requests, develops estimates, negotiates costs, and writes change orders.
  • Provides cost control on projects and quality control within discipline.
  • Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships and pursuit efforts for mega and super mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA). Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials. Leads proposal development and interview presentations for mini-mega, mega, or super mega projects to the client as well as general presentations within the industry and community.
  • May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of construction staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or relevant degree and 12 years relevant experience, or
  • In lieu of education, 16 years of relevant experience.

What You'll Bring:

  • Experience winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multi-disciplined or large/complex projects. Identifying and handling risk and change management independently.
  • Experience leading large teams including sub-consultants.
  • Experience using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver complex projects.
  • Active airport terminal construction experience.
  • GC/CM experience.
  • Experience on projects with FAA grant funding, BABA requirements, and LEED requirements.

What We Prefer:

  • 15 years relevant experience.
  • In lieu of education, 19 years of relevant experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), and/ or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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The approximate pay range for Washington is $216,716.23 - $346,183.07. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state. .

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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

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