Project Executive - Healthcare

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as XL’s lead strategist for the Healthcare market segment, driving new pursuits and strengthening key industry relationships.
• Delegate active participation in healthcare trade associations and forums to raise XL’s profile.
• Collaborate with Preconstruction, Marketing, and Executive teams to shape pursuit and pricing strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of healthcare regulations, delivery methods, and cost drivers.
• Identify and win new healthcare project opportunities using XL’s Middle and End Game pursuit methodologies.
• Guide the bid process and lead preconstruction efforts to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.
• Negotiate contracts with owners and subcontractors to optimize risk and margin.
• Provide senior leadership across project lifecycles—start-up through turnover—ensuring performance, safety, and quality.
• Oversee financial reporting, forecasting, and profitability measures across portfolio.
• Conduct regular project health reviews to monitor performance, budget, schedule, and team dynamics.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams; lead recruitment, development, and retention strategies.
• Provide coaching and guidance to foster excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
• Implement best practices—such as Lean, VDC, Sustainability, ECS, and XL Shop—to drive efficiency and innovation.
• Own enduring client relationships; act as senior escalation and liaison for owners, designers, and partners.
• Drive outstanding client satisfaction through transparent communication, quick issue resolution, and consistent delivery.
• Earn and embed an elevated safety-first culture on every project and across all teams.

Qualifications & Competencies

• 15+ years of construction leadership, with a strong focus on healthcare projects—Sacramento or Northern California experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large/complex and multiple simultaneous projects profitably.
• Skilled in business development, pursuit leadership, client management, and market positioning.
• Deep understanding of preconstruction strategy, contract types, risk mitigation, and cost control.
• Proven track record building and developing successful project teams.
• Certifications such as OSHA 10, LEED AP, and/or DBIA preferred.
• Natural ambassador of organizational culture, ethics, and safety excellence.