Project Executive - Commercial Construction - Charlotte NC

We are seeking a Project Executive to lead multiple construction project teams while driving client development, business growth, and successful project delivery across the Charlotte market. This leadership role combines operational excellence, financial oversight, risk management, team development, and relationship-building to secure repeat and new business opportunities.

Client Details

Our client is a highly respected, employee-owned construction organisation with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex projects across diverse sectors throughout the Southeast. Backed by strong financial resources, an award-winning safety culture, and a collaborative leadership approach, the company offers excellent long-term career growth and ownership opportunities.

Description

• Lead and oversee multiple project teams from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Build, maintain, and expand relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and industry partners.
• Identify, pursue, and help secure new business opportunities through networking, presentations, industry involvement, and strategic client engagement.
• Partner with Preconstruction and Operations teams to develop pursuit strategies, bid approaches, pricing, procurement plans, and design-build responses.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Managers, Superintendents, and Safety Managers.
• Establish clear project objectives, staffing plans, accountability measures, and performance expectations.
• Champion a strong safety culture by overseeing Project Specific Safety Plans, conducting reviews, addressing jobsite risks, and supporting incident response.
• Manage owner contracts, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and risk mitigation efforts in partnership with leadership and legal teams.
• Review and approve project budgets, cost reports, pay applications, change orders, and subcontractor payments.
• Monitor project financial performance and ensure successful delivery related to cost, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction.
• Represent the organisation in key client meetings and industry events while promoting long-term business growth.
• Support the professional development of team members through coaching, mentoring, and leadership.

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.

Profile

A successful Project Executive should have:

• 5+ years of experience as a Senior Project Manager or 2+ years as a Project Executive.
• Proven track record of contributing beyond day-to-day project execution to help win, attract, or secure new work.
• Strong business development mindset with demonstrated success building client relationships.
• Experience leading project pursuits, proposal efforts, or client development initiatives.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and team-building skills.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects, project teams, and financial responsibilities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of contract management, risk mitigation, project controls, and construction operations.
• Familiarity with the Charlotte or North Carolina construction market strongly preferred.
• Local candidates are preferred; relocation candidates must bring market knowledge and/or established client relationships.

Job Offer

• Compensation package of approximately $170K to $200K+ with strong earning potential.
• Join a 100% employee-owned organisation offering ESOP ownership benefits.
• Lead high-profile projects in one of the company's largest and most successful markets.
• Work for a financially strong builder known for safety excellence and sustained growth.
• Access a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, 401(k), profit sharing, PTO, parental leave, and wellness programmes.

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.

Requirements 5+ years of experience as a Senior Project Manager or 2+ years as a Project Executive. Proven track record of contributing beyond day-to-day project execution to help win, attract, or secure new work. Strong business development mindset with demonstrated success building client relationships. Experience leading project pursuits, proposal efforts, or client development initiatives. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and team-building skills. Experience overseeing multiple projects, project teams, and financial responsibilities simultaneously. Knowledge of contract management, risk mitigation, project controls, and construction operations. Familiarity with the Charlotte or North Carolina construction market strongly preferred. Local candidates are preferred; relocation candidates must bring market knowledge and/or established client relationships.