Project Manager - Healthcare

About the role

Hermanson Company is a Mechanical Construction firm operating in the Puget Sound area since 1979. Over the past decade it has grown from a family‑owned business to a major player in the Seattle‑area construction industry. The company emphasizes a people‑first culture, hiring personable, professional, ethical individuals who deliver quality results. Core values include Clients First, Family Matters, Character Counts, Team, Appreciate, and Learn, Grow, Innovate.

The position is for a Project Manager supporting the Owner Direct Solutions (ODS) group located in Kent, WA. ODS focuses on owner‑direct relationships rather than general contractors, requiring coordination of Hermanson work and multiple subcontractors (electrical, demolition, insulation, TAB, controls, structural, etc.). The role demands a well‑rounded background and the ability to collaborate with entities outside Hermanson.

Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork and a positive, winning attitude through leadership.
• Oversee employee training and development.
• Establish and maintain trusting relationships with foremen, superintendents, customers, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Perform duties in accordance with Hermanson Company standards and procedures.
• Forecast anticipated workload for a rolling 12‑month period each month.
• Provide management across multiple projects and project teams.
• Direct day‑to‑day activities of project teams to ensure project success.
• Assist Estimating to complete successful project turnover and pre‑planning meetings before using union labor or starting the project.
• Assist Engineering with equipment/product selection and ensure deliverable dates are met.
• Work with Labor Operations to create a leveled staff‑loaded project schedule and influence changes to the GC schedule to level peak staffing requirements.
• Monitor foremen’s monthly staffing plans, verify actual productivity exceeds estimates, and address productivity shortfalls.
• Escalate unresolvable productivity concerns to supervisor and General Superintendent.
• Make final selections on equipment and subcontractors; ensure purchase orders and subcontracts meet project and company standards.
• Verify receipt of billing for equipment and subcontractor invoices before approving payment.
• Calculate and submit change orders within contract notice requirements; update project budgets and change‑order logs as approvals occur.
• Complete Hermanson monthly STAT/Financial Report and cost forecasting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 + years working on critical‑environment projects such as acute‑care hospitals, healthcare renovations, data centers, mission‑critical infrastructure, or research/laboratory facilities (wet labs, vivariums, clean rooms).
• Prior HVAC and/or mechanical construction experience (required).
• At least 5 years of successful experience in the mechanical construction industry with direct exposure to Project Manager duties.
• Strong communication and management skills.
• Excellent organization, ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Commitment to delivering a superior customer experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering preferred, or equivalent education and experience.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health package: medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage with zero to low weekly premiums.
• 401(k) plan with discretionary company match.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Disability income protection and life insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional critical illness and accident protection plans.
• Career growth and development opportunities, including in‑house training programs.
• Certificate and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Bonus opportunities.

Pay

Annual base salary range: $95,000 – $140,000 USD. Compensation may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.