Project Director – Higher Education

Preston Recruitment Group

Project Director leading higher-education campus projects valued over $40M for a Seattle-headquartered construction firm. Overseeing project delivery nationally and collaborating with in-house design team.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Iowa, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead higher-education campus projects valued over $40M
Oversee project delivery nationally acting as either an Owners Rep or Design-Build contractor
Collaborate with an in-house design team
Develop team and lead client partnerships

Requirements

What you’ll need

20+ years of experience
Degree in Construction Management or Similar

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare
dental
vision
(100% company paid for individual)
generous PTO
monthly transportation allowance
cell phone stipend
annual bonuses
remote work policy

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementconstruction managementdesign-build contractingbudget managementproject delivery

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationclient relationship managementteam development