Rob Stephenson
LEED APAssociate Principal
- 30+ years of experience delivering high-profile real estate and construction projects for industry-leading clients
- Proven leader in complex stakeholder environments where accountability, collaboration, and problem-solving are critical
- Extensive experience supporting clients across the US in high tech and secure corporate environments
- Served in US Navy Civil Engineer Corps for eight years, Lieutenant rank
About
Rob is a seasoned project delivery leader specializing in complex, large-scale developments, known for aligning diverse teams and driving projects to successful, on-time, and on-budget completion. With nearly three decades of experience across corporate, institutional, and civic sectors, Rob has built a reputation for delivering high-impact real estate and construction projects. Since joining Seneca Group in 2007, he has led multidisciplinary teams for clients including Amazon, Pfizer, Meta, Snap Inc., Expedia, Isilon Systems (later EMC/Dell), MOHAI, and First Methodist Church in Seattle.
Rob is currently part of the team delivering Amazon headquarters developments across Seattle and Bellevue, contributing to some of the region’s most complex and high-profile projects. He also supports a confidential technology client on a portfolio of R&D laboratory facilities across Colorado, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Maryland. His diverse experience includes large-scale campus developments, advanced research environments, secure corporate facilities, ground-up construction, and historic renovations, enabling him to navigate a wide range of project types and stakeholder needs.
He excels at navigating complex stakeholder environments, aligning teams with differing objectives, and maintaining disciplined control over schedule, budget, and risk. Rob is particularly effective in high-stakes situations where clarity, accountability, and problem-solving are essential.
Prior to joining Seneca Group, Rob spent five years delivering projects at JLL and served five years as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps, where he managed construction and infrastructure projects in demanding, mission-critical environments.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Master in Management from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
RECOGNITIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Seattle Public Schools Building Excellence Advisory Committee Member
- USGBC Cascadia Chapter Member
- CREDA (formerly NAIOP) WA Member
- ULI Member
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Amazon Bellevue 600 Tower 1 – Phase I
AmazonSnap, Inc. Midstation Expansion
Snap, Inc.Snap, Inc. Workplace Refresh
Snap, Inc.Amazon Hank
AmazonExpedia Seattle HQ Campus
Expedia
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