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Project Executive - Design Build Commercial Construction

Michael Page, Kennesaw, GA, United States


This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where you'll shape complex design build projects from pursuit through delivery while directly influencing company growth. You'll work alongside driven professionals who value accountability, craftsmanship, and long term client relationships.

Our client is a growing, privately held design build construction firm delivering high quality commercial projects across multiple sectors. Known for hands on leadership, transparent communication, and repeat clients, the organization emphasizes collaborative problem solving and practical execution. Leadership is accessible, decision making is agile, and project teams are empowered to succeed.

Description
The Project Executive is responsible for the overall leadership, financial performance, and successful execution of multiple design build projects. This role operates at both the strategic and project level, serving as a key liaison between ownership, clients, design partners, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Provide executive level oversight for multiple concurrent projects from preconstruction through closeout

Lead pursuit strategy, preconstruction efforts, budgeting, and value engineering

Maintain accountability for project financial performance, schedules, risk management, and quality

Serve as the primary senior point of contact for clients, architects, and consultants

Mentor and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, and Preconstruction staff

Establish and improve systems, processes, and best practices as the company scales

Drive client satisfaction and repeat business through proactive communication and issue resolution

Partner with leadership on staffing, forecasting, and long term strategic planning

Profile

12+ years of commercial construction experience, with senior leadership exposure

Proven success managing multiple design build projects simultaneously

Strong background in budgeting, cost control, and contract negotiation

Ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable without micromanaging

Confident communicator who builds trust with clients and consultants

Experience scaling processes or contributing to company growth is a strong plus

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred

Job Offer

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and project portfolio size

Annual performance bonus tied to company and project profitability

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

Phone and technology stipend

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.

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