Project Executive - Building Engineering

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions. What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith? When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience; professional licensure (PE or RA) preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead, develop, and deliver persuasive presentations that build client confidence and win work.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-disciplinary projects (e.g., higher education, healthcare, industrial, commercial) with highly satisfied clients.
• Evidence of strong team leadership, consistently high-quality deliverables, and reliable financial outcomes.
• Proven ability to develop new client relationships and maintain healthy, long-term partnerships.
• Operational acumen and a commitment to quality in driving projects and executing deliverables.
• Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About The Role

• Develop and execute tactical plans to identify and secure strategic clients and partnerships.
• Foster and expand existing client relationships to drive satisfaction, retention, and growth.
• Cook with the Executive Vice President (EVP) to prioritize and pursue opportunities that advance market growth.
• Succeed in winning new work; help build our client portfolio.
• Win new work and expand the client portfolio through positioning, proposals, interviews, and negotiations.
• Maintain strong client relationships while providing operational insight to drive project performance.
• Define project goals and clearly communicate expectations to ensure scope, schedule, budget, and quality are met.
• Guide Project Managers and teams to consistently achieve client expectations and deliverables.
• Demonstrate credible leadership with strong technical, project delivery, and client management expertise.
• Apply professional persuasion and effective negotiation to secure favorable outcomes.

Pay

Competitive benefits including professional growth opportunities, culture that cares, and family planning support.

Schedule

Flexible schedules and generous PTO.