Job Description
Job Description
Project Executive
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Employment Type: Full Time, Executive Level
Experience Required: 10 or more years in construction management
Relocation to Atlanta required before starting
A leading Atlanta based construction firm is seeking an experienced Project Executive to provide strategic leadership across multiple projects and client accounts. This role leads operations from preconstruction through closeout and requires strong business development skills, client relationship management, financial oversight, and team leadership.
The Project Executive functions as a seller doer who drives account growth, maintains P and L responsibility, and mentors the next generation of project leaders. This role offers the opportunity to influence company strategy and directly impact client relationships and project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Business Development
• Build and maintain long term relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners
• Lead proposal preparation, client interviews, and pursuit strategies for new work
• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish divisional goals and identify market opportunities
Project Execution and Operations
• Provide executive oversight for multiple large scale projects, including ground up and major renovations
• Guide the transition from preconstruction to operations, ensuring accurate estimates, budgets, schedules, and logistics plans
• Identify contractual, financial, and safety risks and implement mitigation strategies early
• Negotiate contracts with owners and major subcontractors
• Enforce safety standards and quality control expectations across all projects
Financial Management
• Hold full P and L responsibility for a project portfolio, ensuring profitability and fee protection
• Review and approve monthly project forecasts and ensure positive cash flow
• Oversee the change order process and confirm proper compensation for out of scope work
Team Development
• Mentor and coach Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Superintendents
• Build a collaborative, high performance team environment aligned with the firm’s values
• Support succession planning and leadership development across the project teams
Qualifications
• Ten to twelve or more years of experience managing complex commercial, healthcare, or industrial construction projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project or P6, and construction financial tools
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead client presentations and negotiate effectively
• Deep understanding of the Southeast subcontractor market and local permitting requirements
• Leadership style that balances strategic thinking with hands on support
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
• Frequent visits to active construction sites, including climbing ladders and navigating uneven ground
• Blend of office and field work, with occasional travel to regional projects
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds when needed and maintain awareness in active construction environments
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive executive salary, performance bonuses, vehicle allowance, medical, dental, vision, 401K, and a supportive culture that values family, integrity, and professional growth.