Project Executive

Description

• Leadership & Oversight: Provide executive-level direction across multiple high-value projects, ensuring alignment with firm objectives, client goals, and public-sector compliance requirements.
• Operational Excellence: Drive project team performance, ensuring adherence to schedule, safety standards, quality metrics, and regulatory requirements.
• Contract & Risk Management: Negotiate, review, and manage contracts with owners, consultants, and subcontractors; ensure compliance with AIA contract documents, NYC public procurement regulations, and MWBE goals.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and leadership to Project Managers and other senior staff, supporting talent development and succession planning within the firm.
• Business Development: Partner with the VP and executive leadership to identify and pursue new public-sector opportunities, leveraging client relationships to support growth.
• Client Relations: Act as the primary point of contact for senior client representatives, fostering strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction throughout project lifecycles.
• Financial Management: Oversee budgets, forecasts, and profitability for assigned projects; lead margin optimization, risk analysis, and financial reporting in collaboration with project controls.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in client-facing leadership roles with the ability to develop long-term relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Ability to drive innovation in project delivery while ensuring compliance and profitability.
• Proven track record delivering public-sector projects in NYC (DDC, SCA, NYCHA, DEP, or similar agencies).
• Proficiency in construction management software: Primavera P6, Procore, CMiC, Textura, and similar platforms.
• Strong business development acumen with established relationships in NYC’s public-sector market.
• Strong knowledge of NYC procurement processes, MWBE and diversity compliance, prevailing wage, and public contract requirements.
• Expertise in financial oversight, including P&L responsibility, budgeting, forecasting, and margin management.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction management, with at least 5 years in an executive or senior leadership role.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance