Hiring: Construction Project Executive Company: Diamond Peak Recruiting Location: Greater Seattle Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 14:59:19 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Change Management, Project Management, Risk Management About the job Required Skills: •Seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead K-12 and education-focused construction work. •This role is designed for a senior construction leader who understands the complexity of school district projects, public-sector stakeholders, occupied campus environments, phased construction, community visibility, and the importance of schedule certainty around academic calendars. •The ideal candidate will bring strong GC experience, a proven background managing education projects, and the ability to lead client relationships, project teams, preconstruction strategy, execution, financial performance, and long-term account growth. •The Project Executive will provide senior leadership across K-12 construction projects from early pursuit and preconstruction through construction, closeout, and client relationship management. •This person will be responsible for overseeing project teams, supporting school district and owner relationships, managing risk, protecting financial performance, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, professionally, and in alignment with client expectations. •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 Qualifications: •Senior-level commercial general contracting experience •Strong background in K-12, education, public works, or institutional construction •Prior experience as a Project Executive, Senior Project Manager, Operations Manager, or senior project leader •Demonstrated capacity to lead multiple projects, large project teams, or key client accounts •In-depth knowledge of preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, procurement, contracts, change management, and closeout •Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills •Demonstrated capacity to mentor teams, manage risk, and drive accountability across multiple project stakeholders •Operational 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: •$185,000 - $300,000 / year •Annual Bonus, Sign-on bonus, and Stock options Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!