Commercial Construction Project Executive - Advanced Manufacturing

hitt; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HITT is seeking a Commercial Construction Project Executive to lead advanced manufacturing and semiconductor projects in Northern California. You will direct preconstruction through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence while maintaining quality standards.

The successful candidate will manage complex MEP systems, coordinate with clients and partners, and drive business development in the Bay Area market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of commercial construction experience, preferably with a general contractor.
• Proven ability to lead executive-level project teams and manage complex programs.
• Demonstrated experience delivering semiconductor facilities or advanced manufacturing projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, process utilities, and facility turnover.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for advanced manufacturing construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, cost reporting, change management, and profitability.
• Coordinate with clients, design partners, trade partners, and internal teams.
• Lead contracts negotiations and resolve scope/schedule/cost issues.
• Mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and other team members.
• Develop proposals, budgets, schedules, and execution strategies with estimators.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client relations

MEP systems

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Business development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Procore

Bluebeam

JD Edwards

Job description

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.

Commercial Construction Project Executive - Advanced Manufacturing

Job Description

The Project Executive provides overall leadership and direction for advanced manufacturing construction projects from preconstruction through final completion and closeout. This individual is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with HITT's quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience delivering semiconductor facilities, cleanrooms, or other technically complex advanced manufacturing projects. The Project Executive serves as the primary executive-level liaison among clients, design partners, trade partners, and internal project teams while supporting business development and long-term client relationships throughout the Northern California market.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to HITT's safety and quality standards across all assigned projects
• Provide executive oversight for semiconductor, cleanroom, and advanced manufacturing construction projects
• Lead projects from preconstruction and estimating through procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cost reporting, change management, and profitability
• Review project schedules, logistics plans, procurement strategies, and major construction milestones
• Manage complex MEP systems and coordinate process utilities, controls, life-safety systems, and specialized production equipment
• Oversee clean-build protocols, contamination-control requirements, system turnover, commissioning, and validation activities
• Coordinate shutdowns, utility tie-ins, phased construction, and work within active manufacturing environments
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, design partners, subcontractors, vendors, and industry partners
• Lead contract negotiations and resolve significant scope, schedule, cost, and contractual matters
• Collaborate with estimating and preconstruction teams to develop proposals, budgets, schedules, and project-execution strategies
• Conduct executive project reviews and ensure project teams provide accurate and timely reporting
• Provide leadership to Project Managers, Superintendents, MEP professionals, safety personnel, and other operations team members
• Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop project teams while supporting succession planning and professional growth
• Identify new business opportunities, participate in project pursuits, and expand HITT's advanced manufacturing presence in Northern California
• Ensure an efficient project closeout and turnover process that meets client and operational requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business, or a related field strongly preferred
• Additional relevant construction experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 10+ years of commercial construction experience, preferably with a general contractor
• Previous experience in a Project Executive, Senior Project Manager, or comparable leadership position
• Demonstrated experience delivering semiconductor facilities, cleanrooms, or advanced manufacturing projects is required
• Strong knowledge of technically complex MEP systems, process utilities, equipment coordination, commissioning, and facility turnover
• Experience performing construction within active manufacturing or mission-critical environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects or a large, complex construction program
• Strong preconstruction, estimating, contract negotiation, scheduling, financial-management, and risk-management experience
• Established industry relationships and the ability to support business development within the Bay Area market preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, JD Edwards, and related project-management systems
• Mastery of reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documentation
• Ability to organize people, resources, and schedules to meet demanding project requirements and deadlines
• Knowledge of current market conditions, construction pricing, labor availability, and procurement trends

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to:

• Lead confidently and serve as the executive-level authority for assigned projects
• Communicate complex technical and construction information clearly and professionally
• Develop trusted relationships with clients, trade partners, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Manage competing priorities while identifying and resolving critical issues
• Lead collaborative decision-making across oper