Construction Project Manager Supervisor

ABOUT THE ROLE The Construction Project Manager Supervisor will work in the Facilities Management department, providing services to other Pierce County departments. This role involves overseeing a team of design and construction project managers working on all phases of construction project management from concept through execution. The supervisor will collaborate with other departments to develop and implement capital projects, solve emergencies, and strategize short and long-term solutions related to design and construction, while overseeing workflow, processes, standards, policies, and procedures for the capital team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Assist with the development and implementation of strategic direction and guidance for the construction project managers work unit. - Assist in the development and preparation of the biennial capital improvement program requirements and budgets, including project development, cost estimating, and initiating project approvals. - Supervise and coordinate activities of a designated unit, determine work procedures, approve work schedules, and assign, review, and approve the work of subordinate staff. - Act as project manager for programs with multiple dimensions, projects, and complexity, providing technical expertise for highly visible, technically complex, and politically sensitive projects. - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, departments, staff, other agencies, and the public to keep the capital program on time and within budget. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's Degree in architecture, construction management, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, project management, landscape architecture, business or public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. - Five years of increasingly responsible experience directly related to the position. - Two years of supervisory or lead experience. - A resume and cover letter are required; applications without them will not be considered. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - A valid driver's license is required. - Must authorize and complete a background check as a condition of employment. - Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship; Pierce County cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. SELECTION PROCESS - Competitive and meritorious selection process with applications reviewed by human hiring staff. - The interview process may require demonstrating skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and speaking to experience in the applicant's own voice without relying on AI-generated responses. - Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. HOW TO APPLY - Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application at www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs. - Include a resume and cover letter with the application. - For questions, email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov, including the job number and title. - For accommodations in the application or interview process, contact Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need. - Closing Date: September 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Job Number: 26-00842 - Department: Facilities Management - Division: Facilities-Construction - Location: Tacoma, WA - Work Model: Flexible/Hybrid (in the field, office, or remote; a telework agreement will be developed upon start). - Schedule: Full Time, Career Service. - Employer: Pierce County