Construction Project Executive

About the role

The Construction Executive is a senior commercial building construction leader responsible for owning Zero's delivery function and driving new business through existing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Project Oversight & Delivery:
  • Supervise multiple concurrent project teams across active Zero engagements
  • Own project P&L — budgets, forecasts, cost-to-complete, and margin accountability
  • Maintain quality standards across all deliverables produced under your oversight
  • Serve as the primary escalation point between field teams and executive leadership
• Business Development & Client Relationships:
  • Leverage your existing network of commercial owners, developers, GCs, and institutional clients to generate and close new business for Zero
  • Own the full BD cycle: identify opportunities, build trust, lead pursuits, and close engagements
  • Maintain and deepen relationships with existing Zero clients; identify and develop expansion opportunities within active accounts
  • Represent Zero at industry events, association meetings, and in the market — you are the face of the company to prospective clients
  • Communicate project status, risks, and decisions clearly and proactively to clients throughout delivery
• Team Leadership:
  • Recruit, develop, and retain project managers, superintendents, and support staff
  • Set performance expectations and provide direct, consistent coaching and feedback
  • Allocate resources across projects — move the right people to the right jobs
  • Build a delivery culture grounded in accountability, transparency, and craftsmanship
• Vendor & Partner Relations:
  • Develop and manage relationships with subcontractors, specialty vendors, and trade partners
  • Evaluate and qualify new vendors to build Zero's preferred partner network
  • Negotiate terms, scopes, and pricing on major subcontractor agreements
• Operations & Process:
  • Develop and enforce Zero's project delivery standards, workflows, and documentation practices
  • Use and champion Zero's project intelligence tools across all engagements
  • Identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives
  • Report construction performance metrics to senior leadership on a regular cadence

Requirements

• An existing book of business — active, warm relationships with commercial owners, developers, GCs, and institutional clients in the Southeast U.S. market who will follow you to Zero. This is non-negotiable.
• 10+ years of career experience rooted in commercial building construction — office, retail, mixed-use, healthcare, education, mission critical, or institutional.
• Senior leadership experience at a commercial GC, CM at Risk, or owner's rep firm with a demonstrated record of winning and delivering work.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent commercial projects at $10M+ in value.
• Proven ability to close new business — you have led pursuits, presented to owners, and won competitive work.
• Strong financial literacy — you have owned a P&L on commercial projects and understand how margin is made and lost.
• Direct experience managing and developing project management teams in commercial construction.
• Deep familiarity with commercial construction documentation, contract management, and change order processes.
• Proficiency with modern construction technology — Procore, Bluebeam, scheduling tools, and document control platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; you can synthesize complex situations and present with confidence in any room.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Skills

• Deep sector relationships in healthcare, mission critical, higher education, or Class A office development.
• Experience in an owner's rep or advisory capacity — you understand the owner's perspective and can speak their language.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted project intelligence or construction technology platforms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Unlimited PTO