Overview As Project Executive, you lead high-impact construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, driving profitability, schedule adherence, and client satisfaction. You will align cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and steward relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors to deliver Suffolk's demanding standards. This role sits at the nexus of commercial construction execution and business growth, influencing project strategy and operational excellence. You'll shape outcomes on complex, multi-site builds and represent Suffolk with confidence and integrity.
Compensation / Benefits- competitive salaries
- market-leading medical benefits
- dental and vision insurance
- 401k with employer match
- paid time off
- life insurance and disability benefits
Responsibilities- Provide leadership on financial performance and profitability of projects
- Lead work acquisition processes, develop budgets and schedules to meet profitability targets
- Set milestones and assign qualified staff for scope and complexity
- Cultivate strong relationships with clients, owners, architects, and subcontractors to exceed expectations
- Oversee project resources from start-up to closeout and ensure budget, schedule, and quality targets are met
- Act as the common thread from Pre-Construction through Closeout, ensuring smooth handoffs and project continuity
- Mentor and coach staff to meet Suffolk standards and develop talent
- Participate in project acquisition activities, including identifying owner needs and contributing to RFPs and negotiations
- Oversee project start-up, turnover, and pre-construction activities with cross-team collaboration
- Manage project operations to ensure adherence to contracts, budgets, schedules, and safety standards
- Attend and chair meetings to monitor progress and profitability
- Maintain ongoing client communication and represent Suffolk in all project dealings
- Ensure adherence to Lean Planning processes and Suffolk SOPs
- Drive safety culture and ensure proper funding within the project budget
- Lead and participate in process improvements to optimize performance
- Ensure the project staff understands contract terms and project requirements
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree with 10-15 years of construction management experience in a large-scale general contractor or CM at Risk
- Experience leading multiple project teams and developing direct reports
- Knowledge of intricate commercial construction practices
- Ability to manage change and adapt to new processes
- Self-perform experience is a plus
- Alignment with Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, Caring
- leadership
- client-focused communication
- mentoring and coaching
- budgeting and financial forecasting
- P&L management
- project scheduling
