Project Executive - Commercial Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Project Executive – Commercial Construction

Location: Smyrna / Cumberland-Galleria Area – Atlanta, GA
Compensation: $130,000–$160,000 base salary + bonus & benefits
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Direct Hire

Build Great Projects. Lead Great Teams. Make an Impact.

An established and highly respected Atlanta commercial general contractor is seeking an experienced Project Executive / Construction Project Executive to join its leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished commercial construction leader who enjoys leading people, building strong client relationships, and maintaining executive-level oversight of multiple projects while remaining connected to the work.

The company has built a strong reputation for quality, integrity, and long-term relationships, with a diverse portfolio spanning healthcare construction, education, Class A office, commercial interiors, tenant improvements, high-end restaurant, and specialty commercial projects.

For the right individual, this is more than the next project - it is an opportunity to join a stable, team-oriented Atlanta general contractor where experienced leaders are trusted to make an impact and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

The Opportunity

As Project Executive, you will provide leadership and oversight across multiple commercial construction projects while developing and mentoring project teams, strengthening client relationships, and helping ensure successful execution from preconstruction through project closeout.

You will serve as a senior point of contact for owners, clients, and project stakeholders and work closely with company leadership, Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Superintendents, Preconstruction, Estimating, and field teams to drive successful project outcomes.

This position is well suited for an established Project Executive or Senior Project Manager ready to take on broader leadership responsibility within a respected commercial GC.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight of multiple commercial construction projects and project teams
• Lead, mentor, and support Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and other project staff
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and key project partners
• Participate in projects throughout the complete construction lifecycle, from preconstruction and estimating through construction, turnover, and closeout
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, cost control, change management, and overall profitability
• Ensure project teams effectively manage schedules, contracts, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change orders, documentation, and project execution
• Identify project risks early and work proactively with teams to develop effective solutions
• Partner with Superintendents and field leadership to ensure projects meet expectations for safety, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction
• Provide strategic guidance and problem-solving support on complex construction and project-management issues
• Participate in client presentations, project interviews, and relationship-development efforts
• Help identify opportunities for repeat business and cultivate long-term owner and client relationships
• Collaborate with senior leadership on staffing, resource planning, operational priorities, and company growth initiatives
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and team-oriented culture across project teams

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is an experienced commercial construction professional who combines strong operational knowledge with excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Significant progressive experience with a commercial general contractor (GC), including leadership of complex projects and project teams
• Prior experience as a Project Executive, Construction Project Executive, Senior Project Manager, or comparable commercial construction leader
• Proven ability to oversee multiple projects, Project Managers, and construction teams simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of the complete commercial construction lifecycle, including preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, procurement, contracts, cost management, change orders, project controls, and closeout
• Experience with healthcare construction strongly preferred, particularly projects completed within active hospitals, medical facilities, ambulatory environments, or other occupied healthcare settings
• Experience with commercial interiors, tenant improvement/build-out, higher education, K-12 education, corporate/Class A office, restaurant, or specialty commercial construction is also highly valued
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated responsibility for project budgets, forecasting, cost control, and profitability
• Established ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, architects, subcontractors, and other construction partners
• Demonstrated success developing, mentoring, and leading Project Managers and construction professionals
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills
• A leadership style that is collaborative, accountable, professional, and team-oriented

Why Consider this Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a stable, reputable Atlanta commercial contractor with an established presence in the market, a strong portfolio of work, and a culture centered around collaboration, quality, and long-term relationships.

The company offers:

• Competitive base salary of $130,000–$160,000, commensurate with experience
• Bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Additional company benefits
• Diverse, high-quality commercial construction portfolio
• Strong and experienced leadership team
• Collaborative, team-oriented company culture
• Long-term professional growth and leadership opportunity

Interested in Learning More?

If you are an experienced Project Executive, Senior Project Manager, or commercial construction leader who takes pride in developing teams, building lasting client relationships, and delivering exceptional projects, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

All inquiries and conversations will be handled confidentially.

This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity. All recruiting fees are paid by the hiring company; there is never a fee to candidates.