Construction Project Executive

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting seeks a seasoned Project Executive to lead K-12 and education-focused construction efforts in the Seattle area. The role demands senior leadership over pursuit through closeout, strong client relationships with school districts, and a focus on schedule discipline in occupied campus environments.

The ideal candidate has GC leadership experience on education projects, can manage risk and financial performance, and mentor project teams while expanding long-term education

Qualifications

• Strong background in K-12, education, public works, or institutional construction.
• Ability to lead multiple projects, large project teams, or key client accounts.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead K-12 and education construction projects from pursuit / preconstruction through closeout
• Serve as senior client-facing leader for school districts, 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
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and field leaders
• Grow and maintain long-term education-sector relationships in the Seattle market

Job description

Company Type: Commercial General Contractor

Project Focus: K-12, education, public works, occupied campus work, modernization, renovation, expansion, and ground-up school construction

About the Opportunity

Seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead K-12 and education-focused construction work.

This role is designed for a senior construction leader who understands the complexity of school district projects, public-sector stakeholders, occupied campus environments, phased construction, community visibility, and the importance of schedule certainty around academic calendars.

The ideal candidate will bring strong GC experience, a proven background managing education 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 K-12 construction projects from early pursuit and preconstruction through construction, closeout, and client relationship management.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead K-12 and education construction projects from pursuit / preconstruction through closeout
• Serve as senior client-facing leader for school districts, 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, school district stakeholders, and internal leadership
• Support occupied campus planning, student / staff safety, logistics, phasing, temporary facilities, and public-facing communication
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and field leaders
• Help grow and maintain long-term education-sector relationships in the Seattle market

Project Types

• Occupied school renovations
• Gymnasium / athletic facility projects
• Cafeteria / kitchen upgrades
• Performing arts / auditorium projects
• STEM / lab / specialty learning spaces
• Administrative and district facilities
• Phased renovations and expansions

Qualifications

• Strong background in K-12, education, public works, or institutional 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 campus 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
• 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 with school districts, lead complex education projects, and develop repeat client relationships.

This person should understand that K-12 work requires more than technical construction ability. It requires patience, communication, planning, public sensitivity, schedule discipline, and the ability to coordinate around students, staff, parents, district leadership, design teams, inspectors, and community stakeholders.

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.