Senior Project Manager - K-12 & Public Works (Seattle)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Leadership autonomy

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex public-sector construction projects in the Seattle area, with a focus on K-12 facilities and public works. You will drive projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with districts, agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, and communities to deliver safe, on-time, on-budget results.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of PM experience in public-sector construction, strong leadership, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive construction project management experience.
• Experience delivering K-12, municipal, or public-sector projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field.
• Strong contracts, controls, scheduling, estimating, and cost management.
• Experience with public procurement and contracting processes is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organization, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, procurement, construction, and closeout of complex K-12 and public works projects.
• Develop and manage schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Serve as primary contact for owners, architects, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Manage contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, pay apps, and documentation.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate design, estimating, procurement, and construction teams.
• Lead project meetings and report progress, risks, milestones, and financials to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with public works requirements, building codes, safety standards, and contracts.
• Oversee subcontractor and consultant performance and resolve issues.
• Maintain relationships with school districts, public agencies, and communities.
• Mentor and lead project managers, engineers, and coordinators.
• Drive closeout, commissioning, turnover, and warranty activities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Project controls

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction PM platforms

Job description

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex public-sector construction projects in the Seattle area, with a focus on K-12 facilities and public works. You will drive projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with districts, agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, and communities to deliver safe, on-time, on-budget results.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of PM experience in public-sector construction, strong leadership, and