Construction Project Executive

The Vertex Companies LLC $175,000 - $210,000
Full Time Executive Level 10+ years

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About This Role

This Project Executive will drive the successful delivery and financial performance of complex construction projects, focusing on K-12, municipal, and public safety facilities. The role involves executive oversight and serving as the primary client advocate while leading project teams and supporting strategic growth.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain executive responsibility for the performance of assigned construction programs and projects, including revenue generation, profitability, utilization, and financial outcomes
  • Partner with senior leadership to meet or exceed annual business plans and budget targets for assigned markets, programs, or practice areas
  • Identify new business development opportunities, lead pursuits, support proposal strategy, and participate in client interviews and negotiations
  • Build, maintain, and expand long-term relationships with owners, developers, and key stakeholders; identify opportunities to expand services and grow accounts
  • Represent the firm at industry events, reinforcing its reputation for quality, integrity, and execution excellence
  • Provide executive oversight of construction projects to ensure delivery in accordance with contract requirements, schedule commitments, budgets, and quality standards
  • Act as the senior client representative, accountable for client satisfaction and rapid resolution of project, operational, or performance issues
  • Monitor and manage project and program financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, utilization, and accounts receivable
  • Establish and enforce quality control standards for construction delivery, documentation, and reporting
  • Proactively identify project risks and challenges and escalate appropriately while driving timely, effective solutions

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered
  • Minimum of 10 years of construction industry experience, including leadership of large, complex projects or programs
  • Demonstrated success managing P&L, project portfolios, and high-value client relationships
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop project leaders and multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong executive presence with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Deep understanding of construction project delivery, contract administration, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control
  • Expertise in managing large, complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
  • Strong working knowledge of construction methods, materials, codes, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related technical discipline
  • Minimum of 10 years of construction industry experience, including leadership of large, complex projects or programs.

Skills

Problem Solving * Decision-making * Analytical Skills * Emotional intelligence * Scheduling systems * Standard business software * Project Management Systems * Construction Financial Systems *

* Required skills

Benefits

Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Dental plan options
Generous paid time off (vacation, sick time, paid holidays)
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending accounts
Healthcare options
Short-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting

About The Vertex Companies LLC

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global $150M professional services firm that offers integrated forensic consulting, expert witness services, construction project advisory, and compliance and regulatory consulting.

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