Project Executive - Design Build Commercial Construction

Kennesaw, Georgia Permanent USD170,000 - USD200,000 per year View Job Description
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where you'll shape complex design build projects from pursuit through delivery while directly influencing company growth. You'll work alongside driven professionals who value accountability, craftsmanship, and long term client relationships.
  • Lead complex construction projects with a respected firm
  • Renowned general contractor with national reach

About Our Client

Our client is a growing, privately held design build construction firm delivering high quality commercial projects across multiple sectors. Known for hands on leadership, transparent communication, and repeat clients, the organization emphasizes collaborative problem solving and practical execution. Leadership is accessible, decision making is agile, and project teams are empowered to succeed.

Job Description

The Project Executive is responsible for the overall leadership, financial performance, and successful execution of multiple design build projects. This role operates at both the strategic and project level, serving as a key liaison between ownership, clients, design partners, and internal teams.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Provide executive level oversight for multiple concurrent projects from preconstruction through closeout
  • Lead pursuit strategy, preconstruction efforts, budgeting, and value engineering
  • Maintain accountability for project financial performance, schedules, risk management, and quality
  • Serve as the primary senior point of contact for clients, architects, and consultants
  • Mentor and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, and Preconstruction staff
  • Establish and improve systems, processes, and best practices as the company scales
  • Drive client satisfaction and repeat business through proactive communication and issue resolution
  • Partner with leadership on staffing, forecasting, and long term strategic planning

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

  • 12+ years of commercial construction experience, with senior leadership exposure
  • Proven success managing multiple design build projects simultaneously
  • Strong background in budgeting, cost control, and contract negotiation
  • Ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable without micromanaging
  • Confident communicator who builds trust with clients and consultants
  • Experience scaling processes or contributing to company growth is a strong plus
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred



What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and project portfolio size
  • Annual performance bonus tied to company and project profitability
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
  • Phone and technology stipend
Contact
Rachel Verret
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6996343

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Construction Director
Industry
Property
Location
Kennesaw
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rachel Verret
Job Reference
JN-042026-6996343