Project Executive - Industrial Construction - Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, North Carolina Permanent USD175,000 - USD220,000 per year View Job Description
The Project Executive will provide senior leadership oversight for a significant light industrial project backlog, including manufacturing, cold storage, and distribution facilities with values reaching $100M+. This is a non‑travel role, based out of the Charlotte, NC office.
  • Lead $50M-$100M+ industrial projects with no travel requirement
  • Senior leadership role with strong bonus upside at a growth‑focused GC

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a well‑established, nationally recognized general contractor with over a century of experience delivering complex construction projects. The firm is financially strong, rapidly growing in the Southeast, and highly respected for safety, quality, and performance. Their Charlotte office plays a key role in delivering large‑scale industrial and commercial projects, supported by an experienced regional leadership team

Job Description

  • Provide executive‑level oversight of multiple large, complex projects.
  • Lead and mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams.
  • Drive project performance across schedule, cost, quality, and safety.
  • Partner with regional leadership on staffing, risk mitigation, and forecasting.
  • Support business development efforts through client relationships and pursuits.
  • Serve as a trusted senior leader for owners and key stakeholders.
  • Ensure consistent execution aligned with company standards and goals.



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

A successful Project Executive - Industrial Construction should have:

  • 10+ years of construction experience.
  • Experience at the Project Executive level or extensive Senior Project Manager background.
  • Light Industrial experience strongly preferred; large‑scale commercial backgrounds also considered.
  • Strong leadership presence with business and operational acumen.
  • Experience managing and developing project teams.
  • Comfortable interfacing with owners, partners, and executive leadership.
  • Local to or willing to work out of Charlotte, NC (no travel required).

What's on Offer

  • Base Salary: Up to $220K
  • Bonus: Target 25% annual bonus
  • Vehicle Allowance: $1,000/month
  • Paid Time Off: 4 weeks PTO
  • Sign‑On Bonus: Likely for the right candidate
  • Benefits:
    • Comprehensive healthcare
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Additional executive‑level benefits
Contact
Lucía Candanedo
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7009371

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Charlotte
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucía Candanedo
Job Reference
JN-052026-7009371