Construction Project Executive

Project Executive Opportunity At Coakley & Williams Construction (Cwc)

Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) is seeking a Project Executive to lead our commercial construction projects while helping expand our portfolio.

Building on CWC's established commercial business this leader will strengthen client relationships, develop new opportunities, and partner directly with the Business Unit Leaders and COO on pursuits and growth strategy. The role offers meaningful authority over project selection, staffing, and execution, with a potential path to Business Unit Leader or senior operations leadership. Expertise representing a general contractor on multiple base building, ground up, complex renovation and other related construction projects in excess of $20 Million in Value is necessary.

What You'll Do

• Provide executive leadership for multiple commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain relationships with institutional owners, industry leaders, architects, engineers, consultants, and trade subcontractors.
• Identify and advance new opportunities while serving as a final reviewer of project pursuits, proposals, RFP responses, and interview strategies.
• Partner directly with the business leaders on growth strategy, market positioning, and pursuit decisions.
• Lead project teams and oversee safety, scheduling, procurement, quality, risk, subcontractor performance, and client communication.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, change orders, cost controls, owner requisitions, and overall project profitability.
• Guide constructability, phasing, logistics, estimating, scheduling, BIM, and value-management decisions during preconstruction.
• Help select, mentor, and develop project team members with support from CWC's experienced Talent Acquisition team.
• Represent CWC within higher education and construction industry organizations, conferences, and networking events.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

• Build on an established commercial and related construction platform while helping shape CWC's growing portfolio.
• Influence which projects CWC pursues and how teams are assembled to deliver them.
• Work directly with the business unit leaders on business-line strategy, client development, and long-term growth.
• Gain executive visibility and a potential path to Business Unit Leader or senior operations leadership.
• Join a mid-sized commercial general contractor where senior leaders have the resources to execute and the access to make an impact.

Required Qualifications

• At least ten (10) years of experience in managing building construction projects singularly, or in cumulative, in excess of Twenty (20) Million Dollars
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or Related field
• Experience developing business and maintaining long-term client relationships within the educational and institutional construction market
• Proven track record of client satisfaction and profitability
• OSHA 30 hour, First Aid and CPR certifications
• LEED Specialty Accreditation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Procore, Bluebeam as well as an understanding of Primavera scheduling and BIM

Preferred Experience

• Leadership of new construction, base building, renovation, reconstruction, or preconstruction projects for life science and/or related customers
• An established network of institutional owners, facilities leaders, design partners, consultants, and industry professionals
• Experience managing occupied campuses, phased construction, academic calendar constraints, and complex stakeholder groups

Job Demands

This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Work may involve active construction sites, heavy equipment, hazardous materials, and extreme weather conditions. Hours will vary based on project requirements and may include nights and weekends.

CWC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status, including protected veteran or disability status.

Compensation And Benefits

In accordance with the Maryland Wage Transparency Law, the base salary range for this position is: $175,000 to $225,000 annually. The final salary will be based on the selected candidate's professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, training, and alignment with the responsibilities of the position.

Coakley & Williams Construction offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package that includes: medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-matched 401(k); paid time off and paid holidays; performance-based bonuses; wellness programs; voluntary benefits; and additional leave programs.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

This position is primarily based on active construction sites. Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, reach above and below the body, stoop, bend, and move throughout the jobsite. The role may require lifting, carrying, or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees may be exposed to heavy machinery, construction equipment, hazardous materials, noise, dust, uneven surfaces, and changing weather conditions. Required personal protective equipment must be worn when applicable. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.

Coakley & Williams Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Coakley & Williams Construction takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application and employment process. Applicants requiring an accommodation may contact CWC HR.

Coakley & Williams Construction promotes a drug-free workplace. Responsibilities may change based on project, client, agency, and business needs.