We are seeking a driven, organized, and highly effective Senior Project Executive to lead the successful delivery of complex public-sector design-build projects throughout New York City. This individual will serve as a senior leader within the organization, providing strategic direction across project execution, client relations, contract negotiations, financial oversight, and business development efforts. The Senior Project Executive will act as the primary client-facing leader, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with all NYC procurement requirements, MWBE goals, diversity initiatives, and public-sector regulations.
The ideal candidate is a strong leader and manager who can effectively oversee multiple projects and teams with many moving parts. They must be highly organized, prepared, dedicated, able to motivate project teams, instill confidence among stakeholders, and consistently go the extra mile to achieve successful outcomes. Design-build experience is required.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide executive-level leadership across multiple high-value design-build projects.
Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client representatives.
Oversee project budgets, forecasts, profitability, risk analysis, and financial reporting.
Negotiate, review, and manage contracts while ensuring compliance with AIA documents and public-sector requirements.
Partner with executive leadership on business development and growth initiatives.
Drive project team performance with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, and regulatory compliance.
Mentor Project Managers and other senior staff while supporting talent development and succession planning.
Experience Requirements:
15+ years of progressive experience in construction management.
Minimum of 5 years in an executive or senior leadership role.
Proven experience delivering high-value design-build projects.
Public-sector project experience preferred, particularly with New York City agencies.
Demonstrated success delivering projects for agencies such as DDC, SCA, NYCHA, DEP, or similar public entities.
Extensive experience managing budgets, forecasting, profitability, P&L responsibility, and margin optimization.
Strong knowledge of NYC procurement processes, prevailing wage requirements, public contract regulations, MWBE compliance, and diversity initiatives.
Experience negotiating and managing contracts with owners, consultants, and subcontractors.
Demonstrated success in client-facing leadership positions with the ability to cultivate and maintain long-term relationships.
Experience mentoring and developing Project Managers and other senior staff.
Strong business development experience, including identifying and pursuing new public-sector opportunities.
Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, CMiC, Textura, or similar platforms.
Ability to drive operational excellence, team performance, safety compliance, quality standards, and project delivery success.
Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
Ability to drive innovation while maintaining compliance and profitability.
Established relationships within NYC's public-sector construction market are highly desirable.
Education Requirements:
Credentialing Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
Full-time, in-person position located in New York, NY.
Must be able to effectively manage project teams, attend client meetings, and oversee multiple active project sites as needed.
Travel Requirements:
Compensation & Benefits:
Starting at $250,000-$275,000 annually
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Paid time off
401(k)
Target Hire Date: 1-2 weeks from application.
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