Project Executive

Job Description

Most PMs manage projects. A Project Executive shapes them — the teams, the clients, the outcomes, and the direction of the company. We're looking for someone strategic, relationship-driven, and relentlessly accountable — a leader who raises the ceiling for everyone around them.

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"The title is Project Executive. The real job is owning outcomes at every level — the project, the client, the team, and the business."

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This position is based in Omaha, NE and requires working on-site. We're looking for candidates local to the area or willing to relocate; relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate

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• Own the portfolio — multiple commercial projects, delivered safely, on schedule, on budget, to MCL standard, no exceptions.
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• Lead full-cycle — preconstruction through closeout, as the senior point of accountability.
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• Make the tough calls — on risk, resources, and people, and live with the outcomes.
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• Control the numbers — cost, resource allocation, and margin across your portfolio.
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• Build the bench — mentor PMs and superintendents into leaders who keep winning work.
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• Grow the relationships — client relationships that generate repeat work and referrals.
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• Win the work — lead pursuits, proposals, and interviews as the leader clients want.
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• Your portfolio runs on schedule and on budget, with no surprises reaching leadership late.
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• At least one client relationship has already turned into repeat or referred work.
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• Leadership trusts your read on risk enough to bring you into pursuits and strategy early.
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• Bachelor's in Construction Management or Engineering, plus 10+ years in commercial construction, including 5+ as a PM with full project accountability.
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• A track record of client development — you generate repeat work because clients trust you.
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• Comfortable leading pursuits, proposals, and presentations in front of owners and decision-makers.
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• Deep familiarity with CMAR, Design-Build, GMP, and IPD — and the judgment to know which fits.
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• Advanced leadership skills, exceptional communication, and strong project management / MS Office proficiency.
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We hire for character as much as credentials — passionate, dedicated, thorough, and respectful, without exception.

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MCL Construction has been building Omaha and the surrounding region since 1987 on one premise: do the work right, treat people well, and the rest follows. At this level, you're not just joining MCL — you're helping decide where it goes.

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Competitive salary · Medical, Dental & Vision · 401(k) with match · Generous PTO · Travel opportunities · And more

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? If that speaks to you, let's talk.

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Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: This role is not open to staffing agencies. MCL Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and asks that recruiters refrain from sending unsolicited recruiting emails to our employees. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any MCL Construction employee. MCL Construction will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of MCL Construction and will be processed accordingly.