Project Manager

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Project Manager

REPORTS TO: Construction Manager

STATUS: Full time, exempt

LOCATION: Bellingham, WA, travel required (25%-75%)

SALARY RANGE: $100,000-$140,000/year depending on experience and interview outcome

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional FSA/HSA, 401k with 6% employer match, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, short and long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 21.67 days of paid time off + 10 holidays

About Tidal Vision:

We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We foster open, direct communication, and a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development.

About Tidal Vision’s Unique Work Culture:

Tidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization. Our commitment to developing, practicing and promoting direct and open communication responsibility and freedom, and leading with and seeking context is a responsibility for every role at Tidal Vision.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Manager will oversee multiple industrial construction sites, ensuring timely, budget-conscious, and high-quality project completion. This role requires a leader experienced in managing construction projects across multiple locations, with a focus on coordinating with contractors, managing permitting processes, and ensuring compliance with industrial building codes. In addition to overseeing construction, the Project Manager will collaborate with various internal business units to design and layout industrial spaces that meet operational needs and align with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will balance on-site oversight and remote project management, working closely with internal teams, general contractors, and procurement teams to ensure operational efficiency and sustainability. Travel 25%-75% is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

● Operate and work within our Mission-Driven Culture’s Core Values and Principles and encourage others to do the same.

● Manage and oversee multiple construction projects, ensuring they meet timelines and budgets, travel up to 75%.

● Collaborate with internal business units (e.g., operations, engineering, production teams) to design and layout industrial spaces and projects, ensuring alignment with business needs and strategic objectives.

● Provide guidance to site managers and general contractors, maintaining alignment with Tidal Vision’s goals.

● Oversee permitting processes and ensure all projects comply with international industrial building codes as well as international fire codes.

● Coordinate procurement and supply chain management for construction materials and equipment.

● Facilitate effective communication across teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.

● Balance on-site management with remote coordination (approximately 50/50 split).

● Track project progress and report updates to senior management.

● Anticipate challenges and develop proactive solutions to keep projects on schedule.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

● Minimum of 5 years of experience in multi-site construction management.

● Experience working with business units to design and layout industrial spaces.

● Strong familiarity within international/industrial building codes, international fire codes, and OSHA requirements.

● Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., MS Project, Excel).

● Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

● Experience managing permitting processes for industrial construction projects.

● Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and balance remote and on-site work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● Familiar with all stages of a Greenfield Project.

● Familiar with project sites being designed for storing and using hazardous materials.

Licensing and Special Requirements:

● Incumbent is subject to a criminal background check.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Most of the work is performed in an office environment. Work can be hybrid, onsite at headquarters and on work sites. Sitting or standing for long periods may be required. Working around or near industrial or construction sites will be required. Must use proper PPE at all times.

Tidal Vision provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Full-time

Hybrid remote