Construction Project Manager

FootBridge

  • Portland, OR
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    They are seeking a Construction Project Manager who wants to step beyond traditional GC/owner-side delivery and take on a more consulting-driven, client-facing role focused on oversight, risk, and decision support across large-scale projects. Our client is a national building consulting practice working with owners, investors, and lenders to guide complex commercial construction and capital projects across the full asset lifecycle.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPortland, OR

    Description

    Role: Construction Project Manager
    Salary: 150,000 – $160,000 + bonus
    Location: Portland, OR with +50% regional travel
    Duration: Permanent/Direct Hire

    Our client is a national building consulting practice working with owners, investors, and lenders to guide complex commercial construction and capital projects across the full asset lifecycle. Their work spans multifamily, office, retail, industrial, and hospitality, with occasional higher education assignments.

    They are seeking a Construction Project Manager who wants to step beyond traditional GC/owner-side delivery and take on a more consulting-driven, client-facing role focused on oversight, risk, and decision support across large-scale projects.


    What You’ll Do

    • Lead and manage large-scale commercial construction projects from planning through completion

    • Oversee budgets, schedules, contracts, and overall project execution

    • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including designers, contractors, and consultants

    • Provide clear communication on project status, risks, and decisions to clients

    • Identify issues early and drive practical solutions to keep projects on track

    • Apply strong construction knowledge across methods, delivery models, and contract structures

    • Conduct site visits and project meetings (~50% travel within the region)


    What You Bring

    • 5+ years of construction management or construction project management experience

    • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field (CM certification preferred)

    • Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, delivery systems, and contracts

    • Experience in estimating, scheduling, cost control, or project takeoffs strongly preferred

    • Ability to lead coordination across multiple disciplines and stakeholders

    • Strong communication and client-facing presentation skills

    • PMP, CCM, or MRICS certification is a plus

    • Consulting or forensic construction experience is a strong advantage


    Why This Role

    This is a chance to move into a high-impact consulting environment where your construction expertise directly influences investment decisions, project feasibility, and risk outcomes—not just delivery execution. You’ll work across diverse asset types, gain exposure to institutional clients, and operate in a more strategic, advisory capacity than traditional project management roles.


    Travel & Field Work

    • More than 50% travel to job sites and project meetings in the region

    • Work includes active construction environments, existing buildings, and outdoor field conditions

     

    FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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