About Us

For over 36 years, Sequoyah Electric and Network Services has been an industry leader, providing a coordinated approach to meet electrical design-build and construction needs. Our expertise ranges from complex, multi-phased design-build projects to technically challenging industrial and low voltage installations and includes in-house engineering and design.

Sequoyah fosters an environment of teamwork and collaboration, with a commitment to excellence. Our relationship driven culture is customer-focused, community-engaged, and motivated by continuous improvement. It’s evident when you walk through our office and jobsites that we enjoy what we do. We are proud to have been voted a Washington Best Workplace for the past 11 years (2014 – 2024) by our team members.

If you're committed to stellar customer service and producing an outstanding product, we think you'll find Sequoyah to be an exciting, enjoyable place to contribute and grow. Join us!

Overview

We are seeking an Executive Director to play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating all aspects of construction projects within the division. As an Executive Director, you will ensure the successful execution of projects from initiation to completion adhering to budgetary constraints and timelines. You will be tasked with managing a diverse team of construction professionals, including project managers, engineers, and field staff, to guarantee the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

This is an exempt position and reports to the Executive Vice President of Electrical. It is based out of our Redmond, WA headquarters and is a fully in-office role. Our office is open from 6am-5pm; team members have flexibility with their daily work schedule, based on their needs and the needs of their team and the work.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of an Executive Director fall under the following key areas:

Team Leadership:

The Executive Director manages and mentors a team of construction professionals, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. They will be responsible for continuous improvement initiatives within the division, exploring and implementing innovative construction methods, technologies, and best practices to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.

Business Management

The Executive Director monitors division and project performance. They manage profit and loss performance based on corporate strategies and monitor the division’s projects’ financial statuses (% complete and accounts billing/aging status - collections project status).

The Executive Director develops division budgets and manages the budget process based on the agreed upon annual baseline budget planning requirements. They will review sales and gross margins quarterly through a narrative to owners that would include:

• Overall actual and projected gross margins.
• Gross margin changes from past quarters.
• Actual and projected cash flows.
• Update Division annual overhead budget.

Additional business management responsibilities of the Executive Director include:

• Reviewing project close-outs monthly.
• Approving project management’s monthly project profit projections.
• Providing regular updates to senior management on project status, risks, and opportunities.

Project Management

The Executive Director directs and oversees the planning, development, and execution of construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with specifications and regulations. During the planning phase, they clearly define division requirements, goals and objectives for the project based on project management policies and procedures.

Additional Project Management responsibilities of the Executive Director include:

• Ensuring that proper project planning occurs on all division projects including developing and monitoring project budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
• Being responsible for financial forecasting, tracking expenses, and reporting to senior management.

Operations

The Executive Director participates in project meetings, working with the Field Superintendents and other Division Managers to manage division man-hour productivity and overall manpower requirements to maximize manpower utilization.

Additional Operations responsibilities of the Executive Director include:

• Assessing the division’s technical, safety, estimating, and staffing needs and initiate appropriate actions as required.
• Actively participating in the training of all department personnel.
• Providing performance feedback and annual performance evaluations in coordination with HR.
• Taking corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.

Proposals, Marketing and Sales

The Executive Director reviews all division estimates, ensures that all proposals are submitted within company standards, and develops new sales leads. They will coordinate with the Business Development Manager and Marketing department as needed.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Preparing quarterly and annual sales projections.
• Promoting customer relations.
• Reporting monthly actual and projected backlog of projects.

Quality

The Executive Director will implement and enforce company quality control measures to guarantee that construction projects meet or exceed industry standards. They will conduct regular inspections and assessments to identify and resolve issues and proactively address quality assurance issues and initiates with appropriate corrective actions.

Risk Management and Safety

The Executive Director will identify potential risks and challenges associated with construction projects and develop strategies to mitigate them. They will implement and monitor company safety protocols and measures to create a secure working environment.

Qualifications

This role requires 15+ years of proven leadership experience in electrical or low voltage construction project management. A bachelor’s degree in construction management, electrical engineer, or equivalent experience in the electrical trade as well as in-depth technical knowledge of low voltage construction methods, materials and safety standards.

Additional qualifications for this role include strong proficiency in computer applications and programs including Accubid/McCormick, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam and Procore, BuildOps or other project management software programs.

Skills and Abilities

Success in this role requires demonstrated proficiency in the following areas: estimating, planning and budgeting, scheduling, recruiting, client relationship development, communication and leadership.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The following physical requirements and working conditions apply to this role. Sequoyah will give consideration to all requests for accommodation.

• Ability to see, hear well (either naturally or with correction) and speak clearly
• Coordinate the movement of your eyes, hands, and fingers
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing and bending, repetitive motions of hands and wrists
• Reach for, handle, use fingers and manipulate objects
• Must be capable of working extended hour days when job/business needs demand

Employee Benefit Program

Sequoyah cares deeply about the health and wellness of our team members and their families and is proud to offer a robust total rewards package.

Health Insurance coverage includes:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, And Vision Insurance premiums for both employees and their eligible dependents
• 401(k) and Roth(k) retirement plans with company matching contribution
• Paid Time Off that includes vacation and sick time; plus 7 Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability income protection
• Flex Savings Account allowing pre-tax earnings to be used for unreimbursed medical expenses
• AFLAC supplemental healthcare coverage and un-reimbursed medical plans also available

Other benefits include:

• Education Assistance Program
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Lots of opportunities to engage with co-workers and our community throughout the year, such as Winter Bash Employee Recognition Party, Charity Golf Tournament, Fall Family Picnic, Adopt-a-Family, Food Pantry Donations and Delivery, Community Market Volunteering, Blood Donation Drives, and much more!

Please see Employee Handbook for details on eligibility and waiting periods.

Actual compensation is dependent upon the employee’s skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition, employees may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

This job posting is a general description of the essential functions of this role. It is not intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Sequoyah are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Sequoyah supervisors or management, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Sequoyah is an equal opportunity employer. We are a non‐smoking facility and a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All new hires are subject to a post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screen, in accordance with company policy and the NECA/IBEW Electrical Industry Drug-Free Workplace Program. As per the program, cannabis/THC is not included in pre-employment testing. It may be included in order for Sequoyah to be in compliance with specific client contracts; we will inform you if you will be assigned to a client project or worksite where this is a requirement.