Project Executive

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The Project Executive is responsible for providing executive-level leadership and oversight across large-scale DSA, K-12, higher education, and public construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout. This role leads project strategy, operational performance, financial execution, client relationships, and team development while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Projects may include campus modernizations, new school construction, education facilities, public infrastructure improvements, and complex occupied campus environments. The ideal candidate has deep experience leading DSA-regulated construction projects and a strong background managing multiple project teams across education and public sector work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of DSA, K-12, higher education, and public works construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Lead project teams including Project Managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, and support staff to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cash flow, and financial performance across multiple projects or programs.
• Partner with preconstruction teams during budgeting, estimating, procurement, and constructability review efforts.
• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with school districts, universities, architects, consultants, and public agencies.
• Drive project planning, scheduling strategy, phasing plans, and operational execution.
• Ensure projects remain compliant with DSA requirements, public agency standards, inspections, and documentation processes.
• Lead risk identification and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project performance.
• Support contract negotiations, change management, and dispute resolution activities.
• Monitor field execution and collaborate with operations teams to maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Facilitate executive project reviews and maintain accountability for project milestones and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop project leadership teams while supporting long-term organizational growth.
• Support business development initiatives and maintain strong industry relationships within education construction markets.

Qualifications

• 12–20+ years of experience in construction project management and operations leadership.
• Strong experience serving as Project Executive, Senior Project Manager, Operations Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Extensive experience managing DSA-regulated K-12, higher education, and public works projects required.
• Proven success delivering projects from preconstruction through final completion.
• Deep understanding of DSA processes, inspections, certifications, public contracting, and occupied campus construction.
• Experience managing multiple large-scale projects and diverse project teams simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, financial controls, contract administration, and risk management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project schedules.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and client management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with delivery methods including Design-Build, Lease-Leaseback, CM at Risk, and negotiated work.
• Background managing projects including campus modernizations, classroom buildings, STEM facilities, athletic facilities, and public infrastructure improvements.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and project financial systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Experience leading teams within self-perform or integrated construction delivery environments