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David Careers

Construction Project Executive

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diamond peak recruitingSeattle (WA)
Construction ManagersCommercial and Institutional Building Construction

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Manager

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$200,000 per year

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About the role

Project Executive
Location: Seattle, WA
Company Type: Commercial General Contractor
Project Focus: Mix of Ground Up and TI construction on broad commercial projects
About the Opportunity: Seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead construction projects. This role is designed for a senior construction leader who understands the complexity of projects, community visibility, and the importance of schedule certainty. The ideal candidate will bring strong GC experience, a proven background managing 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 construction projects from early pursuit and preconstruction through construction, closeout, and client relationship management. This person will be responsible for overseeing project teams, supporting the owner relationships, managing risk, protecting financial performance, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, professionally, and in alignment with client expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead construction projects from pursuit / preconstruction through closeout
  • Serve as senior client-facing leader for 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, stakeholders, and internal leadership
  • Support occupied planning, staff safety, logistics, phasing, temporary facilities, and public-facing communication
  • Mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and field leaders
Qualifications:
  • Senior-level commercial general contracting experience
  • Strong background in commercial 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 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
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Competitive executive-level base salary up to $200KPerformance-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 FitThe ideal candidate is a senior GC leader who can represent the company well by leading complex projects and developing repeat client relationships. 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.

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