Senior PM — K-12 Public Works (Seattle)

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Washington; On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting presents an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to lead high-visibility K-12 and public works construction projects in the Seattle area. You will oversee planning, procurement, construction, and closeout, coordinating with school districts, public agencies, architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver safe, on-time, and on-budget facilities.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of progressive PM experience in public sector construction, a relevant bachelor’s degree,

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive construction project management experience.
• Proven 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.

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.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Organization

Travel

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction PM platforms

Job description

Diamond Peak Recruiting presents an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to lead high-visibility K-12 and public works construction projects in the Seattle area. You will oversee planning, procurement, construction, and closeout, coordinating with school districts, public agencies, architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver safe, on-time, and on-budget facilities.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of progressive PM experience in public sector construction, a relevant bachelor’s degree,