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SEATTLE POSITION SUMMARY As a Project Executive, you will be a leader and strategist for the Seattle Education Market Sector (K-12 and Higher-Ed) with an emphasis on alternative delivery methods, primarily progressive design build (PDB). You will be responsible for fostering trust, respect, and transparency between our clients, designers, trade partners, and Lewis. You will provide leadership, direction and support to Project Engineers, Superintendents and Project Managers on multiple projects from preconstruction through close-out. As the Project Executive, you are responsible for the overall profitability and success of each project and the business unit as a whole and deliver successful outcomes on all assigned projects: achieving targeted metrics for safety, profitability, schedule adherence, quality, design excellence, and client relations. The Project Executive leads and/or participates in corporate duties as assigned, including creating and maintaining business systems, and processes that support achievement of vision, mission and strategic objectives. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Client Development Develop and execute strategies for obtaining new project opportunities. Identify potential clients and project leads in targeted segments, research background data, prioritize pursuits with other Project Executives, and coordinate efforts with Marketing and Pre-con groups. Develops and maintains strategic relationships with design partners leading to successful progressive design build pursuits. Leads alternative delivery sales efforts including differentiation strategy, proposal management and interview preparation. Takes a lead role in managing all assigned project work proposals. Involves and utilizes the estimating team in preparing budgets and proposals. Builds and maintains effective relationships with clients, vendors, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support Company core values and meet or exceed the customer's expectations. Actively participates in industry, client, and community events to enhance the Lewis brand. People Leadership Collaboratively leads project teams to achieve optimum results on projects and the highest levels of team Supports and fosters effective communication between field and office teams. Responsible for fostering company safety culture and accountability on all projects. Leads and motivates diverse teams to achieve high levels of performance. Establishes and fosters team environment. Identifies and communicates staffing needs, participates in company recruitment efforts, identifying candidates and persuading them to join the company. Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to effectively surmount challenges, direct others, and effectively address conflicts. Leads by example with behaviors consistent with Lewis' core values with a focus on contributions to the overall success of the company. Provides stewardship for, and is actively engaged in, company initiatives such as mentoring, succession planning and the development of team members for future career opportunities. Construction Management Establishes project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of Company policies and procedures. Oversees the development of a comprehensive Project Schedule, regular updates, and manages delays to assure all projects are completed within the contractual duration. Directs multiple projects in various stages of development. Oversees performance of project(s) including project status, schedule, cost control, and change management systems. Reviews work of Project Managers to ensure client satisfaction, contract terms, schedule terms and safety are consistent with Company agreements and policies. Periodically represents Lewis and/or the Division to report on current events and key performance indicators. Champions and promotes Company policies regarding employees, housekeeping, safety, administration, labor relations, reporting, and public relations. Advises and champions continuous improvement to enhance and improve company procedures, practices, policies. IN ORDER TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or equivalent. 10 - 15 years of industry experience preferred. Minimum of 5 years, preferably 10 years of Education Sector specific experience is required. Experience working on progressive design build projects is preferred. Extensive experience and knowledge working with regulatory agencies throughout the critical construction process. Ability to manage multiple projects at once while maintaining high levels of performance on cost, quality, and safety. Proven ability to manage and perform as necessary all aspects of construction operations and sales including proposals, interviews, estimating, scheduling, cost management, buyout, contract negotiations, and staff management. Working knowledge of BIM required. Proven ability to hire, develop, and lead high-performance teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and project management software required; preferred Primavera (P6). Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience in business development and sales. Proven ability to solve complex problems in a collaborative, team-based culture. Salary: $190,000-$230,000 Lease Crutcher Lewis offers competitive compensation and benefits. A 100% employee-owned general contractor, Lease Crutcher Lewis offers a comprehensive healthcare plan with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account supports physical wellness for employees and their pets, and our employer-funded Headspace membership supports mental wellness. We also offer a generous Health Savings Account with annual employer sponsored contributions. Lease Crutcher Lewis provides support for a financially healthy future, including our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (enrollment covered at no cost to you) and a 401(k) with a competitive matching program. To support employee philanthropic efforts, employees are eligible for volunteer PTO and charitable giving matching programs. Lease Crutcher Lewis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of, and will not be discriminated against, based on the basis of race, color, gender, pregnancy or breastfeeding, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other status protected by state or federal law.