Project Executive | GC/CM Commercial Construction

Job Description

Job Description

F.A. Wilhelm Construction – Project Executive | CM/GC Commercial Construction

Empowering People to Build What Matters- That is our mission and our legacy.

Our nearly 100 years of building communities in which we work and play, started with one man and one dream. Today, we are a company that puts People First by providing Meaningful Partnerships, insisting on making a Positive Community Impact, with Safety Always, all with a Learn-Do-Share mentality.

F.A. Wilhelm Construction is an industry leader with the culture of doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community. We have an excellent reputation in the construction industry and have enjoyed steady growth and strong financial performance for many years. Wilhelm's construction professionals turn the conceptual, and sometimes seemingly impossible, into fully completed, innovative spaces where life happens.

We are looking for the right person to join our team as a Project Executive. Is that you? If so, we want to talk to you!

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Work Arrangement: Full-time onsite. No remote or hybrid options available.

Responsibilities

As a Project Executive – CM/GC Commercial Construction, you will provide executive leadership for complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will oversee project teams, client relationships, financial performance, and operational execution while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Provide executive oversight for multiple commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Lead Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams to successfully deliver projects.
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships while identifying opportunities for future work.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, profitability, and financial performance.
• Direct contract negotiations, change management, procurement, and subcontractor strategy.
• Collaborate with Operations, Estimating, Preconstruction, and Field Leadership.
• Manage project risk, quality, schedule, and safety performance.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and future leaders.

Key Attributes

• Comfortable at the table with all levels of leadership
• Collaborator
• Integrity
• Organized and systematic
• Proactive Problem Solver with outstanding interpersonal skills
• Commitment to Excellence

What it takes

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience with a commercial or industrial General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM), including experience managing projects as a Senior Project Manager, Project Executive, Operations Manager, or similar construction leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• Experience delivering complex commercial, industrial, healthcare, manufacturing, or life sciences projects ranging from several million dollars to large-scale capital construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading project teams, subcontractors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of construction project delivery, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and risk management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software platforms.

F.A. Wilhelm offers a unique opportunity for the right person to experience a variety of project work. Working at F.A. Wilhelm, you can expect:

• A competitive compensation package.
• A comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401K match.
• Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance paid for by F.A. Wilhelm.
• Discretionary yearly bonus program.
• A generous PTO bank.