Salary : $0.00 Annually
Location : ESD 112 - Vancouver Campus
Job Type: Full-Time; Internal Only
Job Number:
Department: BUSINESS & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Program: CONSTRUCTION SERVICE GROUP
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

General Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Senior Project Director will provide leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for capital programs, construction services, and assigned programs in assigned region(s). The Senior Project Director serves as a leader and resource for CSG statewide, ESD 112 Business and HR staff, School Districts' Board of Directors, architects, engineers, construction industry professionals, and vendors. The Senior Project Director will provide client school districts with assistance in planning and constructing new or modernized school facilities and provide management of assigned CSG programs statewide. The Senior Project Director will oversee and deliver Project Constructability Reviews and Value Engineering Studies. The Senior Project Director will provide statewide CSG Team Leaders with both strategic and technical support as warranted for the successful completion of assigned projects.

Region:
This position will be located in Vancouver, WA and Kennewick, WA with statewide travel required.
Salary:

The full salary range for this position is $153,367.61 - $184,804.60. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Effective 09/01/2026, the salary range will be $157,355.17 - $189,609.52. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Assignment:

The position will be full-time, year round.
Regular attendance required: employees are required to maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

A complete application will include:

1. Work history going back 10 years
2. At least three professional reference's contact information
3. A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position
4. A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:

1. Lead the program delivery and oversight of Project Constructability Reviews & Value Engineering studies meeting OSPI deliverable requirements.
2. Provide strategic leadership, oversight, and support to CSG Team Leaders and personnel statewide throughout all phases of capital programs and projects; from planning through construction and closeout, ensuring consistency, accountability, professional development, and successful project delivery.
3. Serve as the senior owner's representative for any assigned school districts, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise.
4. Assist CSG Team Leaders with School District pre-bond planning efforts including capital planning, budget development, scheduling, and funding strategy coordination, including OSPI-related processes.
5. Provide strategic planning and direction to CSG personnel leading the design phase activities to ensure coordination, constructability, budget alignment, and adherence to project goals.
6. Assist CSG Team Leaders with oversight and the procurement of architects, engineers, and contractors; including development of solicitation documents, participation in selection processes and any required contract negotiations support.
7. Support CSG Team Leaders and other CSG personnel to ensure projects are delivered within established scope budget, and schedule constraints; identify risks and assist CSG Teams with the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
8. Develop and implement policies, procedures, templates, best practices, and performance improvement initiatives in partnership with CSG Team Leaders to standardize service delivery, enhance operational effectiveness, and continuously improve project management practices statewide.
9. Oversee Capital Project program-level financial performance including multi-project budgets, forecasting, and reporting.
10. Work collaboratively with ESD leadership, school districts, OSPI, contractors, consultants, and public agencies to ensure successful project delivery.
11. Lead and support organizational strategic planning and business development efforts, including client outreach and proposal development working directly with CSG Team Leaders.
12. Provide interpretation and direction regarding applicable local, state, and federal regulations impacting capital projects.
13. Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions:

1. Provide CSG Team Leaders support as it relates to Project decision-making, direction on complex program & design elements, and construction issues.
2. Act as a consistent resource to CSG Team Leaders regarding complex technical, financial, and administrative issues, pre-construction and construction administration.
3. Assist CSG Team Leaders in development of training materials and internal program improvements.
4. Respond to CSG Team Leader project challenges, disputes, and stakeholder concerns in a professional and timely manner.
5. Prepare written materials including correpsondence, reports, budgets, and schedules.
6. Assist other personnel as required to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field and 10 years of Capital Project/Construction Management experience including progressively responsible, direct management experience performing duties related to degree areas.
2. Experience leading large, complex capital projects or programs in the K-12 sector with individual project budgets exceeding $50 million and capital programs exceeding $300 million.
3. Experience leading the design, construction and closeout process from concept to completion with individual projects of at least 100,000 SF.
4. Experience leading Constructability reviews and Value Engineering Studies.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 15 years of experience in K-12 capital project management.
2. Demonstrated senior level skills in project management and all facets of public-sector construction.
3. PMP Certification or LEED AP Certification.
4. Experience working for an ESD, regional service agency or government organization that provides services to school districts or educational organizations.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions:

1. Required to travel throughout all of Washington State.
2. Extended or flexible hours as necessary.

Employment Requirements:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history background check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.

We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families.Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 17.5 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!

Part-time positions working less than 17.5 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.

For details please visit: for a summary of the Benefits of Employment.
01

Do you have a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field and 10 years of Capital Project/Construction Management experience including progressively responsible, direct management experience performing duties related to degree areas?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience leading large, complex capital projects or programs in the K-12 sector with individual project budgets exceeding $50 million and capital programs exceeding $300 million?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience leading the design, construction and closeout process from concept to completion with individual projects of at least 100,000 SF?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience leading Constructability reviews and Value Engineering Studies?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO.
Note: For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes.
06

If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A):
a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant;
b. The name and address of the arresting agency;
c. The date of the arrest;
d. The final disposition, if any;
e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court;
f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and
g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process.
07

Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
08

Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation.
09

Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?

• Yes (It's true), I have NEVER been convicted
• No (It's not true), I HAVE BEEN convicted

10

Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

• Yes
• No

11

APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.
Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or oth