Michael Colenso

Construction Project Manager

Results-driven construction project manager with 20+ years delivering complex commercial projects across multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, and historic renovation sectors — with a track record of completing projects ahead of schedule and under budget. Former software engineer; comfortable at the intersection of construction and technology.

Experience

• STS Construction Project Manager 2022 – 2024 · Seattle, WA

  Led on-site construction team to successfully complete a 58-unit, 8-story podium-style multifamily project. Developed and enforced safety protocols, achieving zero incidents throughout all project phases.

• Toth Construction Project Manager 2020 – 2022 · Seattle, WA

  Managed high-end residential construction projects, coordinating subcontractors and vendors to deliver luxury built environments. Cultivated relationships with ultra-high-net-worth clients, world-class design professionals, and master artisans.

• Osborne Construction Project Manager 2018 – 2019 · Redmond, WA

  Provided stakeholders with detailed monthly cost reports and cash flow projections. Managed multiple scope changes; prepared, negotiated, and executed owner change orders and subcontract modifications.

• Discovery Land Company Project Manager 2017 – 2018 · Abaco, Bahamas

  Oversaw construction of multiple luxury homes in a private development. Managed all project phases across international borders, resolving logistics challenges related to timely material procurement on a remote island site.

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  SODO Builders Project Manager 2016 – 2017 · Seattle, WA

  Supervised a high-rise hospitality and office construction project, meeting aggressive timelines and budget targets. Implemented value-engineered solutions, reducing costs by 12% without compromising quality.

• Cloudmunch / Adonit / Team Coco Senior Software Engineer → Web Developer 2012 – 2015 · Los Angeles, CA & Seattle, WA

  Self-taught programming skills leading to significant contributions in professional software teams. Advanced to Senior Software Engineer at a cloud services startup, driving product development and scaling solutions.

• Graham Construction Project Engineer 2007 – 2011 · Seattle, WA

  Managed over $50M in contracted scope, completing two projects in 18 months for a single owner. Executed complex projects in education, retail, hospitality, and seismic retrofit sectors.

• Skender Construction Project Engineer 2006 – 2007 · Chicago, IL

  Developed scopes of work and negotiated subcontracts for a senior care facility project. Monitored project progress, ensuring adherence to key milestones and objectives.

• West Builders Field Engineer 2004 – 2006 · Los Angeles, CA

  Controlled project costs and monitored progress on complex high-stakes projects. Managed procurement, change analysis, and document control.

Education

B.S. Construction Management — Northern Michigan University, 2004