Project Executive

About the Role

Position Overview An established general contractor in the Raleigh, NC market is seeking an experienced Project Executive to provide strategic leadership and oversight across its commercial construction portfolio. This individual will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects, managing client relationships, driving operational performance and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial construction, with experience in one or more of the following sectors: healthcare, life sciences, or education. This is a senior leadership position suited to someone who can manage project teams, develop client relationships, support business growth and drive the successful execution of complex construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Project & Operational Leadership
• Provide executive oversight of multiple commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, budgets, schedules and quality standards.
• Monitor project performance, identifying potential risks and implementing solutions before issues arise.
• Oversee Project Managers, Senior Project Managers and Superintendents, ensuring consistency across project delivery.
• Establish and maintain operational procedures, reporting structures and project controls.
• Review project schedules, budgets, forecasts, cash flow and overall financial performance.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Maintain accountability for overall project and portfolio profitability.
• Review project budgets, cost reports, buyouts, change orders and financial forecasts.
• Work closely with preconstruction teams on estimating, budgeting, constructability and project planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, control costs and maximize profitability.
• Manage contractual obligations, commercial risks and client expectations.
• Client & Business Development
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, architects, engineers and industry partners.
• Act as a senior point of contact for key clients throughout project delivery.
• Support business development activities, proposal presentations, interviews and client meetings.
• Identify opportunities to secure repeat business and expand the company's presence within the Raleigh and wider North Carolina markets.
• Represent the company professionally within the local construction market.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor and develop Project Managers, Superintendents and other construction professionals.
• Support recruitment, employee development, succession planning and team-building initiatives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams when dealing with complex construction challenges.

Safety & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all projects comply with company safety policies, OSHA requirements and applicable building codes.
• Maintain high standards of construction quality, workmanship and project documentation.
• Oversee quality control procedures, inspections and project closeout activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare, laboratory or educational facility requirements where relevant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience within commercial general contracting.
• Previous experience in a Project Executive, Operations Manager, Senior Project Manager or equivalent senior leadership position.
• Proven experience overseeing multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously.
• Experience delivering projects within at least one of the following sectors:
• Healthcare, including hospitals, medical facilities and occupied healthcare environments.
• Life Sciences, including laboratories, research facilities and technically complex environments.
• Education, including higher education, university buildings and K-12 facilities.
• Strong understanding of preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, procurement, cost control and project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project profitability, budgets and financial reporting.
• Established leadership experience managing and developing construction teams.
• Strong client-facing, communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, regulatory requirements, safety standards and quality control procedures.
• Experience working within the Raleigh, Triangle or wider North Carolina construction market is advantageous.

Required Skills

• Commercially minded construction leadership.
• Ability to oversee complex projects.
• Ability to manage senior construction teams.
• Ability to engage directly with clients.
• Ability to take ownership of overall project and business performance.