Job Title: Project/Program Manager III Location: Seattle, WA Duration: 06 Months
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager III to lead the end-to-end build-out of a 7,000 sq. ft. reliability testing lab. This lab is purpose-built to subject hardware to the world's most demanding environmental conditions in pursuit of building the world's most trusted hardware. The greenlit project is underway, and we need a driven, detail-oriented PM to bring it across the finish line on time.
This is a high-visibility, cross-functional role requiring daily coordination across Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF), engineering development teams, and external equipment vendors. The ideal candidate thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and has a proven track record of delivering technical facility projects on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Own and drive the full project lifecycle for a 7,000 sq. ft. lab build-out, from construction coordination through equipment commissioning
Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule; proactively identify bottlenecks, dependencies, and critical path risks before they impact delivery
Serve as the primary coordination point between GREF/facilities teams, engineering development stakeholders, and equipment vendors — ensuring alignment, clear communication, and timely decision-making
Track and communicate project status, milestones, and risks to leadership through regular written updates and status reports
Assign responsibilities, manage action items, and hold stakeholders accountable to commitments across parallel workstreams
Coordinate procurement and delivery timelines for capital equipment to align with construction phases
Facilitate resolution of scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, and scope changes with a bias toward on-time delivery
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field
7+ years of project management experience, with demonstrated success delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time
Experience managing facilities, lab, or technical construction projects
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting status to senior leadership
Preferred Qualifications Experience with lab facility development, commissioning, or build-out projects Familiarity with MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction coordination PMP certification or equivalent Experience working with real estate/facilities teams (e.g., GREF or equivalent corporate facilities organizations) and external vendors Background in hardware development, test engineering, or R&D environments
Purpose of the Team and key projects: LEO – satellite terminals, building harsh environment to simulate environments Team culture: Working with facility lead, internal teams, contractors
Task Breakdown and Workflow: Coordinating builds out of new lab space, dealing with stakeholders, working with mechanical and reliability teams within project integrity, internal teams – facility lead at spice lab Permitting, getting equipment structured, push project along, create summary tools
Candidate Requirements Top 3 Must Have Hard Skills 1. Being involved in a lab build out 2. Commission equipment 3. Build out adjacent– restaurants
Nice to haves 1. Working with GRATH 2. Ability to use tools like tableau, Microsoft project 3. Project management
Years of Experience - 5-7 Performance Indicators - Executing project Degree/ Certification Requirements - MBA is plus, no certification
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 70.00/hr.
