Project Executive | $200k plus | Hybrid Schedule

Job Description

Project Executive | Downtown Chicago

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I’m currently working with a highly established, multidisciplinary AEC firm that is looking to add a Project Executive to its Chicago team.

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This is a unique opportunity to join an organization that brings architecture, engineering, interiors, construction, and design-build capabilities under one roof . With a long history in Chicago and a diverse portfolio across commercial, hospitality, industrial, logistics, civic, residential, and other complex projects, the firm takes a highly integrated approach to project delivery.

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The Project Executive will play a key leadership role overseeing complex projects and working directly with owners, design teams, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams.

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This person will have the opportunity to be involved in projects from preconstruction and planning through execution, commissioning, and closeout , while helping drive client relationships, project strategy, financial performance, schedule, and overall delivery.

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The company has a significant history in hospitality and adaptive-reuse projects , including the transformation of existing Chicago office buildings into major hotel developments such as the Conrad Chicago and La Quinta Inn & Suites .

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Responsibilities

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• Provide executive-level leadership throughout the project lifecycle

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• Oversee project strategy, execution, schedule, budget, and financial performance

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• Serve as a primary point of contact for owners and key project stakeholders

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• Lead coordination between architecture, engineering, construction, and project management teams

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• Provide oversight of preconstruction, estimating, procurement, scheduling, and construction activities

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• Identify project risks and develop strategies to mitigate them

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• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and design partners

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• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Managers and project teams

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• Monitor project quality, safety, schedule, and financial performance

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• Assist with business development and identifying opportunities with existing and prospective clients

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Ideal Background

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• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction, construction management, design-build, or a related AEC environment

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• Experience leading complex, high-value projects from preconstruction through completion

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• Strong understanding of project financials, contracts, scheduling, procurement, and risk management

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• Experience working directly with owners and senior-level stakeholders

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• Strong communication and leadership abilities

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• Experience with multidisciplinary project teams preferred

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• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred

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Compensation & Schedule

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$200K+ base compensation

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️ Downtown Chicago

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Hybrid schedule

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This is a strong opportunity for a senior construction leader who wants to work within a multidisciplinary organization rather than a traditional standalone GC , with access to architecture, engineering, interiors, construction, and design-build expertise under one organization.

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