Solid Rock Recruiting – Commercial Drywall Search Specialists
Position: Project Executive
Industry: Commercial Drywall
Location: Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: 50%+ local project/client visits (no overnight travel)
We are representing a well-established commercial drywall contractor in the Chicago market that is expanding its New Construction division and adding a Project Executive to its leadership team.
This is a front-line leadership role — not a back-office position.
You will step into an active backlog of awarded work, support projects coming online, and serve as the executive face of the company with key clients. A strong PM/APM team is in place to handle day-to-day execution. This role is centered on leadership, visibility, accountability, and relationship ownership.
If you are polished, client-focused, and experienced delivering large-scale drywall projects, this opportunity offers significant impact and long-term growth.
Provide executive oversight from project award through closeout
Maintain and strengthen relationships with owners, general contractors, and partners
Maintain consistent field presence across active projects
Lead high-level change order strategy and resolve escalated issues
Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, safety, and quality expectations
Represent the organization with professionalism and authority in the market
Proven experience managing large commercial drywall projects
Strong client-facing presence and communication skills
Ability to oversee multiple projects while remaining visible in the field
Relationship-driven mindset with strong business judgment
Confident decision-maker who protects margin and company reputation
For a confidential conversation, contact:
Caleb Kaas
caleb@solidrockrecruiting.com
605.291.1354
Or Directly Apply Here