Project Executive

Job Description

Project Executive – Manhattan & Bronx, NY (Multi-Project Leadership)

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We are working with a highly respected New York City General Contractor / Construction Manager with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex large-scale high-rise residential and mixed-use developments across Manhattan and the Bronx.

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This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Project Executive to take ownership of a portfolio of active high-rise projects, driving delivery performance, financial control, and execution standards across multiple jobs simultaneously.

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This is a hands-on executive role within a builder-led organization, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced urban construction environments and takes pride in delivering complex projects in New York City.

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Location: Manhattan & Bronx, NY

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Project Type: Ground-Up High-Rise Residential / Mixed-Use

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Scale: $50M–$150M+ | 12–30 stories

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Scope: Multi-project portfolio leadership

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The Opportunity

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This role sits at the intersection of executive leadership and active project delivery.

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You will be responsible for overseeing multiple concurrent high-rise projects, providing strategic direction and operational control while supporting Senior Project Managers and field leadership teams across all active jobs.

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You will act as a key driver of performance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to a consistently high standard of execution across the portfolio.

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This is not a passive oversight role. It is a builder’s executive position requiring strong commercial judgement, field awareness, and the ability to influence outcomes across multiple complex projects.

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Key Responsibilities

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Multi-Project Delivery Leadership

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• Oversee several active ground-up high-rise projects concurrently
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• Provide direct leadership and support to Senior Project Managers and field teams
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• Align execution strategy across all projects to ensure consistent delivery standards
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Financial & Commercial Oversight

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• Full responsibility for project financial performance across assigned portfolio
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• Drive forecasting accuracy, cost control, and margin protection
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• Review and approve major subcontract awards, procurement strategy, and change order exposure
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• Maintain strong commercial discipline across all active projects
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Schedule & Execution Control

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• Ensure schedule integrity across multiple projects
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• Oversee CPM schedules, sequencing strategies, and recovery planning where required
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• Hold teams accountable for milestone delivery and turnover targets
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⚠️ Risk & Operational Leadership

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• Identify and manage project and portfolio risk
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• Ensure consistent application of company standards across all sites
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• Support resolution of commercial, contractual, and operational issues
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Leadership & Team Development

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• Mentor and develop Senior Project Managers and project teams
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• Support resource allocation across multiple live projects
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• Drive a culture of accountability, ownership, and execution excellence
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Client & Executive Interface

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• Act as senior point of contact for project stakeholders and ownership groups
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• Lead executive reporting on project performance across portfolio
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• Maintain strong relationships with clients and design and consultant teams
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Candidate Profile

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• 15+ years construction management experience
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• Proven experience at Senior Project Manager or Project Executive level
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• GC or Construction Manager at-risk background required
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• Strong track record delivering ground-up high-rise projects valued at $50M+
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• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects
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• Strong NYC construction experience, including DOB driven environments
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• Strong commercial capability with deep understanding of cost, contracts, and risk
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• Proven ability to lead and influence senior project teams
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