What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Executive position at Appleton Finn?
Position Overview
A leading, employee-owned commercial contractor in the Seattle market is seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead and grow its education and tenant improvement (TI) / office interiors portfolio. This role provides executive-level oversight of multiple projects and teams while serving as a trusted partner to clients, designers, and internal leadership.
The Project Executive will be responsible for driving project performance, client satisfaction, and team development across a portfolio of active and upcoming work.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive oversight for multiple education and TI / office projects from preconstruction through closeout
- Lead and mentor Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, and project teams
- Serve as the primary client liaison, maintaining strong relationships and repeat business
- Oversee project financials, including budgets, forecasts, risk management, and profitability
- Collaborate closely with preconstruction, estimating, and operations leadership
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
- Support business development efforts, including client presentations and pursuit strategies
- Uphold company values tied to employee ownership, accountability, and long-term partnership
Qualifications
- 12 years of commercial construction experience
- Strong background delivering education facilities and/or tenant improvement (TI) / office interiors projects
- Proven experience managing multiple projects and leading large project teams
- Deep understanding of project financial management and contract administration
- Excellent client-facing, leadership, and communication skills
- Experience working within a collaborative, values-driven organization preferred
What’s Offered
- Base salary up to $240,000, depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus program
- Employee ownership / ESOP participation
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement)
- Long-term leadership opportunity with a respected Seattle-based contractor
Salary : $210,000 - $240,000