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Plumbing Project Manager Jobs in Seattle, WA — Hyperscale Data Centers & Life Science

Seattle's mechanical market runs on hyperscale data center growth in Quincy and Moses Lake, life science on South Lake Union, healthcare through UW Medicine and Providence, and steady commercial TI in Bellevue. Seattle's commercial plumbing market is one of the most active in the region. Gulfstream Strategic Placements partners with leading mechanical and plumbing contractors in Seattle to place assistant, mid-level, and senior plumbing project managers on healthcare, life science, multi-family, mission-critical, and large commercial projects.

Seattle's mechanical market runs on hyperscale data center growth in Quincy and Moses Lake, life science on South Lake Union, healthcare through UW Medicine and Providence, and steady commercial TI in Bellevue. Seattle's commercial plumbing market is one of the most active in the region. Gulfstream Strategic Placements partners with leading mechanical and plumbing contractors in Seattle to place assistant, mid-level, and senior plumbing project managers on healthcare, life science, multi-family, mission-critical, and large commercial projects.

About Seattle, WA

Gulfstream Strategic Placements recruits plumbing project managers across the Seattle metro. All searches are confidential — client identity is never disclosed until both sides agree to a formal interview.

Seattle market snapshot

Seattle's mechanical market runs on hyperscale data center growth in Quincy and Moses Lake, life science on South Lake Union, healthcare through UW Medicine and Providence, and steady commercial TI in Bellevue. Union labor (UA Local 32, Sheet Metal Local 66) dominates field trades; controls and mission-critical talent is the tightest segment.

Active Seattle submarkets: South Lake Union, Bellevue, Redmond, Kent, Quincy / Moses Lake (data centers).

Recent Seattle searches

Recently placed a Mission-Critical PM on an Eastside hyperscale build and a BIM Coordinator supporting a South Lake Union biotech tower.

Seattle base salary ranges

  • Mission-Critical PM: $140K–$200K base
  • Chief Estimator: $180K–$270K base + LTIP
  • VDC Coordinator: $105K–$155K base

Ranges reflect base only for commercial mechanical roles; total comp typically adds 10–25% via bonus, vehicle allowance, and benefits.

Frequently asked questions

What project sizes do plumbing PMs typically run?

Roles range from $2M tenant improvements to $50M+ healthcare and high-rise plumbing scopes, scaled to experience level.

What software is standard?

Procore and Bluebeam are universal. Trimble FastPIPE / Accubid for estimating; Revit MEP for coordination on larger builds.

Is relocation supported?

Yes — most clients support relocation for senior PMs and operations leaders with strong commercial plumbing backgrounds.

Do Seattle-based contractors send crews to Quincy and Moses Lake?

Yes — the Central Washington data center corridor draws heavily from Seattle-area mechanical contractors. Roles frequently include per-diem, rotational schedules, or full relocation packages.

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