Department Manager - Construction Services

KPG Psomas Brief History

KPG Psomas is a 100% employee-owned, employer-of-choice, award-winning consulting firm located in Washington specializing in construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee-first culture. We are a pet-friendly, casual, and supportive company where each person helps contribute to projects that make a difference in our local community.

Our Construction Services in Seattle has an opportunity for a talented Department Manager. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!

Benefits You Would Get as our Department Manager

Employees receive the following benefits:

• A competitive salary! The genuinely expected range for this position is $125,000 - $155,000/year depending on experience
  • Compensation may be adjusted for well qualified candidates
• Discretionary bonus program
• Employee referral + Spot bonus programs
• Benefit package for employee & eligible family members including medical/dental/vision
• Basic life with buy-up options, disability & unpaid company leaves in addition to FMLA/PFML
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan(ESOP) 100% Paid by Company
• 401(k) with Immediate 100% Vested Company Match!
• 8 Paid Holidays & 3 Weeks of PTO (includes WA Sick Leave)
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Community Give Back + Volunteer Programs
• Career pathing, training, professional development + tuition reimbursement
• Parking & transit support
• Psomas perk events, activities, celebrations, swag + more!
• Relocation and/or housing assistance for qualifying candidates
• Strong backlog of future work + diverse base of clients
• Cell phone stipend & mileage reimbursement or company vehicle (depending on availability)
• Learn more about our benefits at: https://psomas.com/careers/the-psomas-experience/ (if applicable)

We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About being our Department Manager

KPG Psomas has the opportunity for an experienced Department Manager to join our Construction Services team located out of Seattle. The focus in this role is to provide day-to-day project management for public works infrastructure projects. Our Department Manager is a team player with experience in taking a partnering approach toward resolution of disputes while still adhering to the project's contract requirements. Department Managers are also versatile, and both involved with business development, project scope, managing a team, and are able to support construction inspection needs, documentation, and work independently with minimal direction. Our construction services group is currently involved in several municipal projects and has a growth-focused future.

Responsibility Highlights for our Department Manager

• Responsible for staff assignments within their group to meet the needs of project managers and interdisciplinary department managers in accordance with established utilization goals.
• Actively participate in marketing pursuits and client outreach.
• Monitor department workload projections to provide proactive input to Business Management Team on any changes in upcoming staff needs.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients through effective communication and project delivery.
• Address client concerns and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor project budgets and financial performance.
• Lead team building, mentorship, and management of a team of 10-20 professionals.

Minimum Qualifications to be our Department Manager

• B.S. in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent jobsite experience
• 10+ years of relative experience
• Valid Driver License - job includes travel to various job sites.
• Ability to work in an active construction site, including walking over uneven terrain, being outdoors in inclement weather, and wearing proper safety equipment and practicing industry safety protocols.
• Familiarity with WSDOT Standard Specifications and WSDOT Standard Plans, including ADA requirements.

Preferred Qualifications for our Department Manager

• Professional Engineering license
• 4+ years of experience managing a team
• 12+ years of construction experience related to roadway/ infrastructure work.