Project Manager-COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

Trueline's client, a growing general contractor in the Tacoma?/?Lakewood area, is seeking a Project Manager – Commercial Construction to join their team onsite. This role is responsible for managing all phases of commercial construction projects (typically $1M–$30M) from pre?construction through closeout, and is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands?on, collaborative environment focused on quality and growth.

What You'll Do as the Project Manager – Commercial Construction:

• Lead and manage assigned commercial construction projects — tenant improvements, warehouses, restaurants and small ground?up builds — throughout the full lifecycle.
• Coordinate with field superintendents, subcontractors, clients and internal leadership to ensure schedules, budgets and milestones are met.
• Oversee job cost tracking, budgets, schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders and quality/safety compliance.
• Attend site meetings, provide regular progress updates, and professionally represent the company to clients, vendors and stakeholders.
• Ensure company standards for quality, safety and operational excellence are maintained on every project.

Must?Haves as the Project Manager – Commercial Construction:

• At least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager in commercial construction within a general contractor environment.
• Proven success managing multiple commercial construction projects concurrently (preferably in tenant improvements, warehouse, restaurant or ground?up builds).
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods and project management processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to interact with clients, field teams and senior leadership.
• Must be based in (or able to commute to) the Tacoma?/?Lakewood area for a 100% onsite role.

Nice?to?Haves as the Project Manager – Commercial Construction:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• Prior experience specifically working on ground?up construction projects.
• Familiarity with Washington state commercial construction market and building codes.

Our Client Offers:

• A competitive salary (commensurate with experience) — while slightly below top Seattle metro rates, this role offers strong growth potential in a tight?knit company.
• A benefits package to support you and your team.
• A collaborative, team?oriented culture in a growing GC where your contributions matter and you'll be directly connected to leadership.
• The chance to step into a meaningful role at a company that values quality, integrity and strong results across diverse commercial projects.

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal?opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.