Project Executive

Project Executive

We are seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead the successful delivery of complex construction projects with a focus on structural steel, miscellaneous metals and specialty mechanical and structural scopes. The Project Executive will be responsible for overall project leadership from pre-construction through closeout ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards while building strong client relationships and driving profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight for multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with company goals, safety standards, and client expectations.
• Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle including pre-construction planning, estimating input, procurement, execution, commissioning and closeout.
• Manage project budgets, cash flow and forecasting; monitor cost performance and implement corrective actions to protect margins and profitability.
• Develop and maintain project schedules; coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to meet critical milestones and deadlines.
• Direct coordination of structural steel, miscellaneous metals and specialty mechanical and structural scopes, ensuring constructability, quality and timely delivery.
• Negotiate and administer contracts, manage change orders, claims and risk mitigation; ensure compliance with legal and contractual obligations.
• Serve as the primary client contact; build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication, reporting and issue resolution.
• Implement and enforce safety and quality assurance/quality control programs on all projects; partner with site leadership to promote a zero-incident culture.
• Mentor and develop project managers, superintendents and other project staff; foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
• Collaborate with estimating, engineering and procurement teams to support business development and pursue profitable opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive construction experience with a minimum of 5 years in a senior project leadership role managing large commercial/industrial projects.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience and technical knowledge of structural steel, miscellaneous metals and specialty mechanical and structural systems.
• Proven track record delivering projects on schedule and within budget; strong commercial and financial acumen including experience with cost control and forecasting.
• Excellent contract administration, negotiation and risk-management skills.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficiency with project management and construction software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Procore) and standard office tools.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, CCM or OSHA H&S certifications are a plus.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required and a valid drivers license.

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.