K-12 Education Construction 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

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