Architectural Construction Manager

Job title: Architectural / Vertical Construction Manager

Location: Seattle, WA

Job Type: Field

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: TBD based on experience

Company Description: Fronza & Francis is a high-performance multi-state certified, women owned firm that provides excellent customer-oriented services to industry clients. Our services consist of project management, construction management, project controls, Contract Administration and Contract Compliance support services to both private and public sector companies. We have an integrated and scalable range of services which help our clients achieve their goals on projects of varying scope, budget, schedule, and complexity.

Job Description: As a Construction Manager - Architectural / Vertical Construction, you will be responsible for managing field construction activities for vertical building construction and architectural scopes, ensuring work is completed accurately, on time, within budget, and within the scope of the contract. You will oversee compliance with construction documents, applicable codes, safety standards, quality requirements, and project schedules. You will coordinate contractors, designers, and project stakeholders to resolve field issues, track progress, manage interfaces between trades, and ensure successful project closeout.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze project schedules and proactively address potential impacts to vertical construction and architectural activities. Review daily work plans and support monthly schedule updates based on field progress.

• Manage risks and establish recovery plans when required. Resolve field conflicts and disputes with minimal need for escalation.

• Review architectural plans, specifications, contract requirements, applicable building codes, and installation details to determine project requirements.

• Oversee vertical construction and architectural scopes for compliance with specifications, approved submittals, local codes, quality standards, and accepted installation practices.

• Coordinate building envelope, partitions, ceilings, doors/frames/hardware, finishes, specialties, interiors, and related architectural work with structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and other trades.

• Review shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, mockups, change documentation, and field conditions; participate in constructability reviews and coordination meetings.