Commercial Construction Project Executive - Advanced Manufacturing

hitt; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

HITT in Dallas is seeking a Project Executive to lead Advanced Manufacturing projects across the Dallas market, guiding teams from preconstruction to commissioning and closeout. The role emphasizes executive oversight, client relationships, and strategic project execution.

You will collaborate with design and construction professionals, manage budgets and schedules, and drive new business opportunities to expand HITT's Advanced Manufacturing practice in Dallas.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Experience delivering advanced manufacturing, industrial, or process projects.
• Ability to oversee projects from preconstruction to closeout.
• Experience managing construction in active manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of process utilities, equipment installation, and building systems.
• Experience planning shutdowns and phased construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight of multiple advanced manufacturing projects.
• Lead projects from preconstruction through turnover and closeout.
• Develop estimates, scopes of work, and subcontractor packages.
• Coordinate base-building construction with process equipment and controls.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in Dallas market.
• Maintain client relationships and lead project pursuits with BD teams.

Job description

Commercial Construction Project Executive - Advanced Manufacturing

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT .

Project Executive - Advanced Manufacturing

Location: Dallas, TX

Job Description:

The Project Executive will lead HITT's Advanced Manufacturing projects throughout the Dallas market. This individual will oversee the complete project lifecycle, from preconstruction, estimating, and procurement through construction, equipment installation, commissioning, startup support, and final closeout. In addition to providing executive oversight of active projects and project teams, the Project Executive will play a significant role in business development. This includes maintaining relationships with advanced manufacturing clients, leading project pursuits, and identifying new opportunities that support the continued growth of HITT's Advanced Manufacturing practice in Dallas.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain adherence to HITT's safety standards and ensure all project processes are performed in accordance with company policies and client requirements.
• Provide executive-level oversight of multiple advanced manufacturing and industrial construction projects.
• Lead projects from preconstruction and estimating through construction, equipment installation, commissioning, turnover, and final closeout.
• Lead preconstruction efforts, including constructability reviews, budgeting, scheduling, value engineering, procurement planning, logistics, and subcontractor engagement.
• Develop, review, and validate detailed estimates, scopes of work, bid packages, and subcontractor leveling.
• Coordinate base-building construction with process equipment, process utilities, controls, automation, and production-system requirements.
• Develop project execution strategies that minimize disruption to active manufacturing operations.
• Plan and oversee shutdowns, phased construction, utility tie-ins, equipment installation, and other critical operational activities.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of estimating estimating practices, market pricing, labor conditions, long-lead equipment, and subcontractor capabilities.
• Lead RFP responses, project interviews, client presentations, and pursuits in partnership with the Preconstruction and Business Development teams.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while expanding HITT's presence within the Dallas advanced manufacturing market.
• Build, maintain, and grow relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, equipment vendors, subcontractors, and industry partners.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with clients while managing project risk and protecting HITT's interests.
• Monitor project performance through updated schedules, cost reports, forecasts, procurement logs, and operational reviews.
• Maintain accountability for project profitability, financial performance, safety, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction.
• Ensure project-specific quality control, safety, commissioning, and turnover plans are developed, implemented, and followed.
• Assist project teams with resolving subcontractor scope gaps, design-coordination challenges, equipment conflicts, and contractual issues.
• Identify, document, and negotiate change orders and schedule extensions when justified.
• Ensure the timely completion of equipment startup support, commissioning, training, punch-list, turnover, and closeout activities.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development to Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other operations team members.
• Partner with field leadership to ensure project teams are properly staffed and positioned for success.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively and provide the direction and resources necessary for project teams to perform at a high level.

Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of commercial construction experience, including significant experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Demonstrated experience delivering advanced manufacturing, industrial, or process-related construction projects.
• Proven ability to oversee projects throughout the complete lifecycle, from preconstruction and estimating through commissioning and final closeout.
• Experience managing construction within active manufacturing or controlled operational environments.
• Strong understanding of process utilities, equipment installation, automation, controls, material handling, and building-systems coordination.
• Experience planning shutdowns, phased construction, utility tie-ins, equipment setting, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Strong estimating experience, including the ability to develop and evaluate budgets, detailed scopes of work, bid packages, subcontractor proposals, and cost comparisons.

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