Construction Project Executive

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Vehicle allowance or transportation 지원

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead commercial construction projects in the Seattle area, overseeing pursuit, preconstruction, execution, and closeout.

You will manage client relationships, risk, and financial performance, guiding project teams including PMs and superintendents, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

This role targets a senior GC leader capable of balancing complex stakeholder needs, schedule certainty, and long-term account growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading commercial construction projects as a Project Executive or senior leader.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and client accounts.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship skills.
• Seattle-area familiarity with local subcontractors and public works processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from pursuit through closeout.
• Serve as senior client-facing leader for owners and design teams.
• Oversee project teams including PMs, Superintendents, and engineers.
• Lead budgeting, estimating, scheduling, logistics, and constructability.
• Manage risk, safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Mentor Project Managers and field leaders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Company Type: Commercial General Contractor

Project Focus: Mix of Ground Up and TI construction on broad commercial projects

About the Opportunity

Seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead construction projects.

This role is designed for a senior construction leader who understands the complexity of projects, community visibility, and the importance of schedule certainty.

The ideal candidate will bring strong GC experience, a proven background managing projects, and the ability to lead client relationships, project teams, preconstruction strategy, execution, financial performance, and long-term account growth.

Position Summary

The Project Executive will provide senior leadership across construction projects from early pursuit and preconstruction through construction, closeout, and client relationship management.

This person will be responsible for overseeing project teams, supporting the owner relationships, managing risk, protecting financial performance, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, professionally, and in alignment with client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from pursuit / preconstruction through closeout


• Serve as senior client-facing leader for owners, architects, consultants, and internal teams


• Oversee project teams including Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, and support staff


• Provide leadership on budgeting, estimating, scheduling, logistics, phasing, constructability, procurement, and execution strategy


• Support project pursuits, interviews, proposals, presentations, and client relationship development


• Manage overall project performance, including cost, schedule, quality, safety, risk, and client satisfaction


• Partner with preconstruction teams on early budgeting, value engineering, design coordination, and constructability review


• Ensure projects are properly staffed, supported, and aligned with company standards


• Lead risk management around contracts, change orders, claims, schedule impacts, procurement, and owner expectations


• Maintain strong communication with clients, design teams, subcontractors, stakeholders, and internal leadership


• Support occupied planning, staff safety, logistics, phasing, temporary facilities, and public-facing communication


• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and field leaders

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial construction


• Prior experience as a Project Executive, Senior Project Manager, Operations Manager, or senior project leader


• Ability to lead multiple projects, large project teams, or key client accounts


• Strong understanding of preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, procurement, contracts, change management, and closeout


• Experience managing occupied work, phased construction, or public-sector stakeholder environments preferred


• Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills


• Ability to mentor teams, manage risk, and drive accountability across multiple project stakeholders


• Familiarity with Seattle-area subcontractors, school districts, municipalities, consultants, or public works processes preferred


• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred


• Equivalent construction leadership experience will be considered


• Competitive executive-level base salary up to $200K


• Performance-based bonus opportunity


• Vehicle allowance or transportation support may be provided


• Medical, dental, and vision benefits


• 401(k) with company contribution or match


• Paid time off and holidays


• Professional development and long-term advancement opportunity

Ideal Fit

The ideal candidate is a senior GC leader who can represent the company well by leading complex projects and developing repeat client relationships.

The strongest fit is someone who can lead project teams, protect client relationships, manage financial performance, and help grow a long-term education construction practice in the Seattle market.