Senior PM/Construction Project Executive

About the role

The Project Executive will lead the delivery of a landmark four-story, $200M+ educational facility, overseeing all phases from late-stage preconstruction through final completion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of the project from late-stage preconstruction through final completion, ensuring excellence in quality, schedule, and client satisfaction.
• Manage large, complex K-12 and higher education construction projects with a minimum of 15 years of experience, including at least 10 years in a leadership role.
• Deliver K-12 or higher education facilities exceeding $100M in value with a proven track record.
• Possess a deep understanding of CMAR, Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build delivery methods, and maintain project budgets and control cost exposure with a strong financial acumen.
• Guide and mentor the project management and field leadership teams, aligning with Heartland Construction values and project objectives.
• Collaborate closely with design partners during late-stage design development and GMP finalization, championing safety, quality, and constructability throughout all phases.
• Maintain a proactive approach to issue resolution, stakeholder communication, and client relationship management.
• Contribute to Heartland's broader goals of excellence, innovation, and long-term client partnerships.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of construction experience, including at least 10 years in a leadership role managing large-scale educational or institutional projects.
• Proven success delivering K-12 or higher education facilities exceeding $100M in value.
• Deep understanding of CMAR, Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build delivery methods.
• Strong financial acumen, maintaining project budgets and controlling cost exposure.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiating skills.
• OSHA 30 certification and familiarity with BIM/VDC integration are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in large-scale educational or institutional construction projects.
• Experience with CMAR, Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build delivery methods.
• Financial acumen and ability to manage project budgets.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• OSHA 30 certification and familiarity with BIM/VDC integration.

Skills

• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Collaboration with design partners.
• Championing safety, quality, and constructability.
• Issue resolution and stakeholder communication.
• Client relationship management.
• Contribution to Heartland's broader goals.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a landmark educational facility.
• Challenging and rewarding career opportunity in the construction industry.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate project needs.