Construction Project Executive

Pay: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead exciting, high-profile commercial construction projects that shape the Chicago skyline.
• Take ownership of major projects, financial performance, and strategic decisions.
• Join an established construction team known for quality, innovation, and excellence.
• Enjoy meaningful leadership opportunities while mentoring teams and driving business growth.
• Benefit from a competitive compensation package, annual discretionary bonus eligibility, excellent benefits, and a 401(k) plan with potential company matching.

Location: Greater Chicago Area, Illinois. This is an on-site leadership position with the flexibility to work from home occasionally as needed.

Note: We are seeking an experienced construction professional with 8+ years of industry experience, a strong project management background, and the ability to oversee budgets, schedules, teams, and financial performance. Concrete construction experience is highly preferred but not required. This position does not offer work visa sponsorship.

About Us

Confidential Employer.We are an established construction company specializing in complex commercial and structural concrete projects. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional quality, building strong client relationships, and creating an environment where talented construction professionals can grow and succeed.

Job Description

• Lead complex construction projects from preconstruction and budgeting through successful completion.
• Oversee project schedules, safety, staffing, budgets, and overall financial performance.
• Manage project risks, contracts, change orders, and client expectations.
• Guide and mentor project managers, engineers, and field teams to achieve outstanding results.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on project strategy, operational improvements, and business growth.
• Build lasting relationships with clients, subcontractors, and industry partners.
• Support estimating, preconstruction planning, and project profitability.
• Identify opportunities to improve construction operations, efficiency, and project delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive construction industry experience, including project management responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of construction budgets, scheduling, contracts, and financial management.
• Experience leading construction projects and coordinating project teams.
• Background in commercial construction, general contracting, or related construction disciplines.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Concrete construction, cast-in-place structures, and major commercial project experience are highly preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You'll lead challenging construction projects and see the lasting impact of your work.
• You'll enjoy the autonomy to make meaningful decisions and influence project success.
• You'll work with a collaborative, experienced team that values your expertise and leadership.
• You'll have opportunities to grow professionally, develop future leaders, and contribute to long-term business success.
• You'll receive comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) with potential company matching, and annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
• You'll be part of a company committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering outstanding results.

JPC-2523

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 8+ yrs construction project management exp, no visa sponsorship needed.

Submission Email / Name: Vanessa -

VFonseca@mchughconcrete.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established Chicago-area concrete subcontractor seeking a Construction Project Executive to oversee major projects, teams, budgets, P&L, and client relationships. Concrete PM exp preferred, not required. On-site with occasional WFH; 130K–160K base + discretionary bonus eligibility.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Construction Project Executive - McHugh Concrete Construction, Inc. - JPC-2523 - source

New Job Order Alert

• Client job title: Construction Project Executive

• Location:Chicago, Illinois

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 8+

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Project Executive, Construction Project Executive, Senior Project Manager, Construction Director, Director of Construction, Concrete Project Manager, Commercial Construction, Cast-in-Place Concrete

• # of hires needed: 1