Project Executive - Construction

Project Executive

Path Construction is seeking a Project Executive in the Chicago area to lead multiple projects, develop high-performing teams, and help drive the continued growth of our business. This role is ideal for a proven construction leader who has successfully managed complex projects and is looking for greater responsibility, leadership opportunities, and long-term career advancement.

The ideal candidate brings strong operational and business acumen, exceptional leadership skills, and a track record of delivering successful projects. A deep understanding of construction operations, estimating, client relationships, and team development is essential.

Our Project Executives/Business Group Leaders oversee multiple projects simultaneously and are responsible for building and mentoring top-performing teams while ensuring successful project execution from preconstruction through closeout.

Path Construction is a national general contractor headquartered in Arlington Heights, IL, with projects and offices throughout the country. Founded in 2008, Path provides a wide range of construction services across diverse sectors, including healthcare, higher education, multifamily, hospitality, retail, self-storage, senior living, transportation, water and wastewater treatment, convention centers, laboratories, correctional, and institutional projects.

Duties for Project Executive/Business Group Leaders include:

• Lead multiple project teams to deliver successful, safe, and profitable projects
• Oversee preconstruction activities, including subcontractor prequalification, estimating, value engineering, and preconstruction meetings
• Establish project budgets and maintain accountability for project financial performance, including profit and loss
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks
• Oversee project schedules from preconstruction through closeout
• Manage project claims and dispute resolution
• Review design documents to verify scope completeness, identify cost impacts, and resolve design conflicts
• Prepare, track, and distribute preconstruction RFIs to address missing information and clarify scope
• Oversee the procurement process, including subcontract and purchase order issuance
• Ensure effective project controls related to safety, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability
• Develop, mentor, and lead high-performing project teams
• Build and maintain relationships with existing clients while pursuing new business opportunities through networking and business development efforts

Qualifications include:

• 10+ years of commercial construction management experience, including leadership of multiple projects and teams
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of estimating, scheduling, cost controls, budgeting, and financial reporting
• OSHA safety experience with a demonstrated commitment to jobsite safety
• Proven experience delivering projects across multiple asset classes
• Extensive preconstruction experience, including estimating, value engineering, and procurement
• Expert understanding of building systems, construction methods, and assemblies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software, including Procore, Sage, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Project
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong work ethic and a desire to help grow the business and mentor others

We offer:

• Annual Salary Range: $130,000 - $210,000
• Bonus Plan
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Certification Training
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company cellphone and computer
• Financial and Mental Health Support through a third party
• Travel and Entertainment Discount Program