1205 – Project Executive

3 weeks ago
Kentucky, Lextington
Full-time

Experience Required: 10 Years

Expected Salary: $170,000 – $180,000

Project Scope: $200M+ single project or multiple complex projects

Position Overview:
As a senior-level leader, you will be responsible for the strategic delivery of high-value, technically complex construction work—either a single project exceeding $200 million or a portfolio of similarly challenging projects. Your leadership ensures excellence across seven key pillars: project administration, financial performance, schedule management, risk mitigation, relationship cultivation, team development, and cross-functional collaboration.


Key Responsibilities

Project Administration

  • Lead kickoff and client/team meetings; document minutes and action items

  • Manage project start‑up, submittal reviews, status reports, maintenance materials, and close-out deliverables

  • Conduct routine site visits to monitor performance and adherence to standards

Financial Performance

  • Establish and refine execution strategies and proposals in partnership with Finance and Field Ops

  • Continuously monitor costs and budgets; flag risks early and recommend corrective actions

  • Oversee procurement strategies; ensure optimal pricing and terms while maintaining quality and safety

  • Manage change orders and review project cost files monthly with the Site Manager

Schedule Performance

  • Oversee master schedule development and updates; ensure alignment with contracts

  • Coordinate schedule reviews with Field Ops, Engineering, and Design teams; mitigate delays

  • Document and formalize delays or requests for extensions

Risk Management

  • Ensure full understanding and compliance with contract terms across all project disciplines

  • Lead development of specific risk mitigation plans that cover safety, quality, schedule, and budget

  • Monitor risk mitigation plans and proactively guide corrective action with project teams

Relationship Management

  • Serve as the escalation point for issues beyond Project Manager level

  • Develop and manage relationship plans with clients, subs, and design teams

  • Uphold high standards of courtesy, respect, and your organization’s core values internally and externally

Team Development

  • Ensure alignment with company vision and values

  • Monitor team cohesion; mentor PMs, Sr. PMs, and developing project staff

  • Lead onboarding and career development initiatives for project leads

Collaboration

  • Foster strong collaboration with Engineering, Design, Field Ops, and other Project Executives

  • Provide regular updates to Regional Leadership and Organizational Directors


Required Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; or equivalent experience

  • At least 7 years of project financial accountability on multiple complex projects

  • Minimum 5 years managing design/build or hard-bid projects across multiple construction delivery methods (GMP, lump sum, cost-plus, etc.)

  • Proven track record of enhancing project profitability from initial proposal through close-out

  • Experience overseeing projects that included equipment procurement/installation valued over $2 million

  • Demonstrated ability to estimate design/build industrial work and develop aggressive schedules

  • Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and negotiation skills

Technical Skills: Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Procore, Primavera, MS Project), and a strong grasp of contract language and financials


This role is tailor‑made for a seasoned construction executive who excels in delivering large, complex projects—driving excellence in financial performance, execution, and leadership.

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