H9 Talent solutions are supporting one of the largest mission critical businesses across the the construction industry with their search for a Project Executive to join their team on a brand new project based in Texas.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Financial Management

• Provide leadership in business judgment, as well as all financial and profitability aspects of projects under your jurisdiction.
• Participate in the project acquisition process by helping to define and develop project budgets and schedules that meet profitability objectives while addressing project-specific challenges.
• Establish appropriate milestones and assign qualified staff capable of handling the project’s scope and complexity.

Client and Stakeholder Relations

• Work closely with clients, owners, architects, and subcontractors to foster relationships that ensure client satisfaction and project success.
• Represent the company to clients, architects, consultants, government authorities, vendors, and subcontractors.

Project Oversight

• Oversee projects from start-up through closeout, ensuring alignment with the owner’s expectations regarding budget, schedule, and quality, as well as the company’s profitability goals.
• Serve as the “common thread” throughout the project lifecycle—from pre-construction through closeout and beyond.
• Ensure effective transition of project operations from preconstruction to field execution by Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Visit job sites regularly to monitor progress, assess performance, identify potential challenges, and provide leadership to maintain schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Project Acquisition

• Participate in business development activities to understand client needs, represent company capabilities, and help secure new projects.
• Review potential projects to identify unique challenges that may impact profitability objectives.
• Leverage industry relationships to generate new leads and contribute to proposal (RFP) development, interview preparation, and contract negotiations as requested.

Pre-Construction

• Assign appropriate project staff, including management and field operations personnel.
• Review and approve pre-mobilization activities and ensure turnover meetings occur between preconstruction and operations teams.
• Collaborate with estimating and preconstruction teams to develop detailed project budgets, schedules, and logistics plans.

Project Operations

• Ensure projects meet or exceed goals for budget, schedule, quality, and profitability.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the owner contract and ensure compliance by the project team.
• Support the implementation of Lean Planning processes and workflow improvements.
• Ensure project staff are trained in and compliant with company standard operating procedures (SOPs).

People Development

• Monitor and evaluate Project Managers and Superintendents, providing mentorship, training, and performance feedback.
• Assist in sourcing, screening, and developing team members to ensure strong alignment between project needs and talent capabilities.

Financial Performance

• Manage cash flow, accounts receivable, financial forecasting, and project profit and loss (P&L).
• Maintain a detailed understanding of project contingencies, liabilities, and savings opportunities.

Schedule Management

• Assist project teams in developing and maintaining the baseline schedule.
• Monitor schedule performance and proactively address deviations to maintain on-time delivery.

Safety

• Champion jobsite safety efforts and promote a culture of proactive risk management.
• Ensure project budgets include appropriate funding for safety programs and initiatives.

Meetings and Communication

• Attend and/or lead key project meetings to monitor and manage project performance.
• Maintain consistent communication with all stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.

Client Relationships

• Maintain ongoing communication with clients to gauge satisfaction and address concerns.
• Act as the primary company representative throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in construction management for large-scale general contracting or construction management (CM at Risk) projects.
• Experience in self-perform construction is a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of complex commercial construction practices and processes.
• Proven track record leading multiple successful project teams and developing high-performing staff.
• Strong ability to manage and adapt to change, introducing innovative solutions to project challenges.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated alignment with core professional values such as integrity, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.