DescriptionEVP of PreconstructionThis is a C-suite seat with a builder's mandate. You'll own preconstruction end-to-end, from the first conceptual estimate through GMP, while actively expanding Sellen's market presence with developers, property owners, and commercial clients across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
You'll partner closely with our Chief Strategy Officer and CEO to shape how Sellen competes: sharpening our pricing philosophy, advancing alternative delivery (Design-Build, Progressive Design Build, GCCM), and positioning preconstruction as the competitive differentiator it should be.
Your Qualifications
- 15+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction, with significant tenure in preconstruction and/or business development leadership.
- A Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.
- Experience in business ownership, business acquisition, market growth, and the development of new service offerings.
- Demonstrated track record of revenue growth and business development success in the PNW commercial construction market.
- Deep expertise in alterative project delivery: Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and/or GCCM.
- Experience leading large, cross-functional preconstruction teams (estimating, BIM/VDC, scheduling, procurement).
Preferred- DBIA professional designation.
- Established network among PNW commercial real estate developers, architects, and owners.
- Experience scaling a construction business unit through a high-growth phase.
Knowledge- Knowledge of emerging methods and technology in commercial construction, especially in AI use cases.
- Expertise in contract and documentation practices used in commercial construction.
- Working knowledge of financial reports and financial analysis used in Service Group and/or Special Projects.
Skills- Exceptional communication and presentation skills; ability to engage and influence at the C-suite and owner/developer level.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Expert organizational, scheduling, and planning skills.
- Comfortable learning new technologies.
- Effectively communicates with new and diverse groups of people.
- Solid budget and cost estimating skills.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication; exceptional listening skills.
Abilities- Demonstrated ability to be flexible, adaptable, and manage stress under pressure when experiencing setbacks and challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to delegate and assign responsibility to others, work collaboratively on a team, and hold others accountable.
- Demonstrated ability to respond constructively to feedback, coaching and change.
The full annual salary range for this position is
$206,000 to $325,000, depending on direct professional experience and qualifications. The bonus target for this role is 20% of annual base earnings with a $1,000 a month auto allowance. Learn more about Sellen's Fair Pay Workplace certification, our bonus plan, and other rewards and benefit programs here.
Our Benefits At Sellen, we provide our team members with an environment that promises safety, stability, and values mental health. Competitive benefits including 401(k) with up to 9.5% employer contribution, health insurance, health savings contributions, tuition benefits, and more. Sellen is the first general contractor in the country to receive the Fair Pay Workplace Certification, which ensures we are paying our people equitable across gender and race.
