Senior PM – K-12 & Public Works Construction

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Base salary $155k-$185k

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex public-sector construction projects across the Seattle area, focusing on K-12 facilities and public works programs.

You will guide projects from preconstruction through closeout, collaborating with school districts, public agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and community stakeholders to deliver safe, high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive construction project management experience.
• Experience delivering K-12, municipal, civic, or other public-sector construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, project controls, scheduling, estimating, and cost management.
• Experience with public procurement and contracting processes is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, procurement, construction, and closeout of complex K-12 and public works projects.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Serve as the primary project contact for owners, architects, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Manage contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Identify project risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate design, estimating, procurement, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project meetings and communicate progress, risks, milestones, and financial performance to senior leadership and clients.
• Ensure compliance with applicable public works requirements, building codes, safety standards, and contractual obligations.
• Oversee subcontractor and consultant performance and resolve issues as they arise.
• Maintain strong relationships with school districts, public agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Mentor and provide leadership to project managers, engineers, coordinators, and other project team members.
• Drive successful project closeout, commissioning, turnover, and warranty activities.

Job description

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex public-sector construction projects across the Seattle area, focusing on K-12 facilities and public works programs.

You will guide projects from preconstruction through closeout, collaborating with school districts, public agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and community stakeholders to deliver safe, high-quality projects on time and within budget.