Project Executive

About the role

This is a pivotal hire as we expand our presence in New York. As Project Executive, you’ll be a driving force behind the continued growth of our New York office—leading client assignments across multiple concurrent projects, owning delivery, financial performance, and risk, and consistently delivering superior service from preconstruction through closeout.

Responsibilities

• You’ll lead client assignments across multiple concurrent projects from start to finish — ensuring all work is delivered on time, within budget, and to the quality specified, while serving as Executive Construction’s senior representative to the client.
• You’ll oversee all project management functions and mitigate risk to both Executive Construction and our clients through all phases of the project, including:
• Preconstruction
• Estimating / Bidding
• Purchase
• Financial Management
• Risk Management
• Team Leadership & Mentoring
• Business Development

Requirements

• 10+ years of extensive, hands-on experience delivering commercial construction projects in the New York City market is required
• Deep working knowledge of the NYC building construction ecosystem—including established relationships with local owners, developers, design partners, agencies (DOB, FDNY), expediters, inspectors, and union trades—is required
• Extensive experience managing multiple commercial construction projects through all phases, with a proven track record at the senior project manager or project executive level
• Strong financial acumen across estimating, change orders, job-cost reporting, and profitability planning
• Thorough knowledge of general contract and subcontract requirements and sound risk-management judgment
• Demonstrated client management and business development success, including a high percentage of repeat work
• Proficiency in project management software including Viewpoint, On-Screen, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Building Connected
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Membership in at least one industry-related business or civic organization preferred

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of extensive, hands-on experience delivering commercial construction projects in the New York City market is required
• Deep working knowledge of the NYC building construction ecosystem—including established relationships with local owners, developers, design partners, agencies (DOB, FDNY), expediters, inspectors, and union trades—is required
• Extensive experience managing multiple commercial construction projects through all phases, with a proven track record at the senior project manager or project executive level
• Strong financial acumen across estimating, change orders, job-cost reporting, and profitability planning
• Thorough knowledge of general contract and subcontract requirements and sound risk-management judgment
• Demonstrated client management and business development success, including a high percentage of repeat work
• Proficiency in project management software including Viewpoint, On-Screen, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Building Connected
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Membership in at least one industry-related business or civic organization preferred

Benefits

• A People-First Culture – where Performance, Resourcefulness, Integrity, Sensitivity, and Teamwork are the heart of everything we do
• Challenging, High-Impact Projects – work on diverse markets including interiors, new construction, life sciences, and mission critical—both locally and nationally
• Career Growth and Development – mentoring program, leadership training, learning and development curriculum
• Competitive Compensation and Rewards – including robust salary packages, performance bonuses, and recognition programs
• Comprehensive Benefits – healthcare, 401K matching, voluntary benefits, various paid time off allowances including maternity and paternity leaves, Employee Assistance Program, legal, pet and much more
• Work-Life Balance That Works – we believe great work starts with a healthy balanced life
• A Legacy You’ll Be Proud Of – join a team where you’ll build life-long friends and work that leaves a lasting impact on clients, communities, and your own career

Pay

$180,000-$250,000K

Schedule

N/A