Commercial Project Executive

Hartford, Connecticut Permanent USD165,000 - USD195,000 per year View Job Description
The Project Executive is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall management, execution, and financial performance of multiple commercial construction projects throughout Connecticut and the Northeast region. This position provides strategic oversight to project teams, maintains key client relationships, drives business growth, and ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Growing General Contractor that has been in business for 30+years
  • Great advancement opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a General Contractor that focuses on verticals in the Commercial and Industrial space.

Job Description

Leadership & Project Oversight

  • Provide executive-level oversight of multiple concurrent commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Lead and mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and field leadership teams.
  • Establish project objectives, staffing plans, and execution strategies to ensure successful delivery.
  • Monitor project performance and proactively address schedule, budget, quality, and risk-related issues.
  • Foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement.



Client & Business Development

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, landlords, architects, engineers, and consultants.
  • Act as the executive point of contact for key clients throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Participate in business development activities, industry events, networking opportunities, and client presentations.
  • Support proposal development, interview preparation, contract negotiations, and project pursuits.
  • Identify opportunities for repeat business and strategic growth.



Financial Management

  • Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cost control, and profitability across assigned projects.
  • Review and approve project estimates, subcontractor buyouts, change orders, and major purchasing decisions.
  • Monitor project cash flow, billing, collections, and financial reporting.
  • Ensure projects achieve or exceed financial performance objectives.
  • Participate in annual business planning and operational budgeting efforts.



Preconstruction & Planning

  • Collaborate with estimating and preconstruction teams during project pursuit and planning phases.
  • Review project schedules, logistics plans, procurement strategies, and risk assessments.
  • Provide guidance on value engineering opportunities and constructability reviews.
  • Assist in developing project execution plans and staffing strategies.



Construction Operations

  • Ensure projects are executed in accordance with company standards, contract requirements, and client expectations.
  • Review project schedules and recovery plans to maintain critical milestones.
  • Support field teams in resolving complex construction, subcontractor, and client-related challenges.
  • Drive quality assurance and quality control initiatives.
  • Ensure successful project turnover and closeout processes.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent industry experience may be considered.



Experience

  • 15+ years of progressive commercial construction experience.
  • Minimum 5 years in a senior project management, operations management, or project executive role.
  • Proven experience managing multiple concurrent commercial projects valued from $5 million to $100+ million.
  • Experience with corporate interiors, healthcare, life sciences, higher education, mixed-use, industrial, or commercial developments preferred.



Skills & Competencies

  • Strong leadership and team development abilities.
  • Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
  • Advanced understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
  • Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Ability to lead multiple project teams simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with construction management software platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience
  • Meaningful annual bonus opportunity
  • Full suite benefits package
Contact
Deirdre Zirn
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7125149

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Hartford
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Deirdre Zirn
Job Reference
JN-102026-7125149
 

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