Construction Project Executive

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If you thrive on being onsite, solving problems in real time, driving schedules forward, and holding teams accountable, this Construction Project Executive role is built for you. This is hands-on leadership at its highest level — influencing outcomes, accelerating performance, and delivering multi-family projects the right way.

Position Summary

The Construction Project Executive is responsible for overseeing active construction projects through direct jobsite engagement. This role focuses on schedule adherence, manpower optimization, quality control, safety compliance, and overall project performance.

The Project Executive works closely with onsite management teams (Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen) to remove obstacles, accelerate progress, improve accountability, and ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to company quality standards. This is a leadership role requiring strong field presence, decisive action, and the ability to drive results through collaboration and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Project Oversight & Field Leadership

Conduct regular visits to active jobsites to evaluate:

Schedule performance and milestone adherence

Manpower levels and productivity

Quality control and workmanship standards

Safety practices and compliance

Subcontractor performance

Identify schedule risks and develop recovery strategies with onsite teams.

Ensure field operations align with company objectives.

Push projects forward through proactive problem-solving and decisive leadership.

Schedule & Production Management

Review and analyze project schedules (CPM, look-ahead schedules, recovery plans).

Validate sequencing, manpower allocation, and trade stacking.

Monitor critical path activities and intervene when slippage occurs.

Quality Control & Risk Mitigation

Assess workmanship and ensure compliance with contract documents and company standards.

Identify deficiencies early and drive corrective action.

Support implementation of quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) programs.

Team Leadership & Accountability

Collaborate with Project Managers and Superintendents to:

Address performance gaps

Improve jobsite coordination

Resolve resource conflicts

Facilitate problem resolution between field and office teams.

Promote a culture of urgency, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

10+ years of onsite multi-family construction experience.

Strong working knowledge of:

Construction scheduling (CPM)

Trade coordination

Quality control systems

OSHA safety standards

Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence without micromanaging.

Excellent verbal and written communication and conflict-resolution skills.

Willingness to travel daily to regional jobsites.

Ready to join a company that values your expertise and empowers you to make an impact?

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Housing Provider.