Project Executive

About the role

The Project Executive provides leadership and oversight for the day‑to‑day operations of construction, project management, and project administration activities. This position assists in developing and implementing corporate policies and procedures to achieve established corporate goals and support the corporate mission statement.

Responsibilities

• Enhance client relationships through award‑winning service, follow‑up, and successful project completion.
• Promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors, and continually instilling this philosophy in the project team.
• Collaborate with Estimating and Purchasing in the up‑front set up of projects to ensure profitability, client satisfaction and the best subs for the job.
• Mentor and coach project team, establishing annual performance goals for each direct report.
• Identify and execute new business development opportunities within the industry and with other service groups.
• Formulate and develop contract terms with clients and communicate them to the project team.
• Ensure the project strategy is clearly defined and communicated.
• Implement and enforce compliance with policies and procedures on projects.
• Guide multiple jobs and job teams operationally through pre‑construction, construction, closeout, and post‑construction phases.
• Identify potential risks to clients’ ongoing operations and develop mitigation plans.
• Review and approve monthly project status reports prepared by architects and contractors.
• Review and approve all estimates and schedules for negotiated projects and hard‑bid jobs.
• Supervise subcontract bidding and negotiations, approve all subcontracts and major material purchase orders.
• Ensure scheduling procedures are followed and cost control is maintained per company protocols.
• Lead project mobilization and job setup; ensure proper staffing, tools, and resources.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and oversee supervision of personnel.
• Review assigned project BFRs (Budget, Forecast, and Report).
• Maintain positive cash flow and ensure timely progress payments.
• Provide timely and accurate management reports, including BFRs and fee‑goal updates.
• Assist clients in negotiating and drafting contracts for review by legal counsel.
• Attend and participate in meetings with clients, architects, and constructors.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a four‑year degree program in construction management or construction science.
• 10+ years of experience assisting or supervising construction projects of increasing complexity.
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups to achieve maximum efficiency.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The role requires traversing construction‑type terrain, climbing ladders and temporary stairways, and conducting visual inspections of construction quality. Jobsite walks are performed to ensure project completion and to identify and eliminate safety hazards. Employees are frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and loud noise. Work is performed on‑site and in an office setting; remote work is not permitted.

Benefits

• Group medical, vision, and dental insurance with a choice of PPO or High‑Deductible/HSA plan (company contributes to HSA).
• Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability plans.
• Group life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Untracked/unmeasured vacation.
• Sick leave accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, with an annual carryover of up to 80 hours.
• 9 paid holidays each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company profitability and performance assessment.
• 401(k) plan with company match: 100% of the first 3% of deferrals and 50% of the next 2% (total 4% of pay), 100% vested.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 100% company‑funded, participation after 1 year of service (minimum 1,000 hours).
• Vehicle allowance, fuel card, and toll pass.

Pay

Salary range: $210,000 – $285,000 annually.