About Us 

For over 37 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 12 years (2014 – 2025) 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 experienced Project Executive (PX) to help lead our Special Projects business unit. They will have in-depth involvement in all phases of electrical construction projects including relationship development, sales, proposal development, estimating, design and preconstruction, oversight of Project Managers, and construction coordination. The PX is accountable for ensuring projects are proceeding on schedule and within budget.

This is a full-time exempt position and reports to the Division Manager of Special Projects and Tenant Improvements. 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 a PX fall under the following key areas:

Sales and Marketing 

The PX is adept at developing and maintaining long lasting relationships with clients, the design community, and industry organizations towards the enhancement of future business development opportunities. The PX collaborates closely with our sales and marketing department to secure new work, lead proposal development, and help prepare for the project interview process, with support from preconstruction and estimating.

The PX provides leadership and expertise in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee and pricing decisions. They strive to meet or exceed annual sales and revenue expectations for the business unit as defined by Division Manager, while developing a backlog of projects. Active participation in industry associations and networking events is key to success in this role.

Operations 

The PX oversees multiple projects simultaneously, each at different stages ranging from preconstruction through closeout. They have oversight of business unit’s Project Management team and foster an atmosphere of empowerment by delegating responsibility and accountability. There are times when the PX needs to assume responsibility for the duties of the Senior Project Manager.

The PX participates in project meetings, including kick-off, WIP, status updates, and close-outs. They are responsible for reporting project details and updates to executive management. Additional operational responsibilities of the Project Executive include:

• Driving and promoting the use of prefabrication and manufacturing on all projects
• Reviewing and approving weekly timecards for the team members of the business unit
• Developing and recruiting high performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring, and ensuring regular feedback is shared with staff, including timely completion of employee performance appraisals
• Coaching individual team members in task and project assignments
• Driving enforcement of safety policies and procedures by the project staff
• Supporting and driving utilization of Sequoyah initiatives and technologies

Business Management 

The PX is responsible for developing the business unit’s budget and managing the budget process, based on the agreed upon annual baseline planning requirements. They provide oversight of budget and financial management for all projects and are responsible for reviewing Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports each monthly with the Division Manager. They are accountable for the business unit’s profit and loss performance.

Qualifications 

The role requires 15+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor, including design-build experience. A bachelor’s degree in business, construction management, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience in the electrical trade and training is needed, as well as previous experience managing small and large electrical construction projects.

Additional qualifications needed for this role include:

• Demonstrated proficiency in the following areas: electrical estimating, preconstruction planning and budgeting, scheduling, recruiting, purchasing, cost control, accounting, client relationship development, communication and leadership
• Strong proficiency with computer applications and programs including Accubid/McCormick, Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam

Skills and Abilities 

Success in this role requires the ability to interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules. You must be customer service focused with the ability to define and document customers’ needs, address technical concerns, and provide solutions. A successful PX is able to work with all levels of staff and management and has the proven ability to manage accounts and generate sales.

Additional skills needed for this role include:

• Existing knowledge of the PNW regional market
• Strong sales and closing skills
• Ability to present technical concepts to customers both verbally and in written format
• Self-starter capable of working independently and as a member of a team

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 with a $300 annual deductible per covered person. Eligible first of the month after 30 days of employment
• 401(k) and Roth(k) retirement plans with up to 4% company matching contribution
• Paid Time Off that includes 17 days of 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 and childcare expenses
• Voluntary supplemental other coverages (Cancer Care, Accident, Life, etc.) at additional cost to employee

Other benefits include:

• Education Assistance Program
• Cell Phone Reimbursement (or a company-provided cell phone)
• Car Allowance

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

Compensation

Base Salary Range:           $170,000-$185,000 per year

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.