Construction Project Executive

Engtal; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 221,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal in Boston is seeking a Project Executive to lead a $400M+ healthcare project, driving strategy, execution, and client relationships on a high-profile assignment. The role oversees delivery across teams, manages financial performance, schedule, risk, and occupancy readiness, while mentoring staff and ensuring safety and quality throughout all phases.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in commercial construction, healthcare project experience, and a proven record delivering large, complex

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive commercial construction experience.
• Experience at executive or senior project leadership level on large projects.
• Healthcare construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing projects in the $200M+ range is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight of a $400M+ healthcare construction project.
• Lead the project from preconstruction through turnover.
• Serve as primary contact for owner, design team, consultants and stakeholders.
• Oversee PMs, superintendents, and project staff.
• Maintain accountability for financials, forecasting, schedule, quality, safety and execution.
• Drive procurement, subcontractor strategy, change management and risk mitigation.
• Mentor and develop project teams with clear expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Risk management

Project execution

Mentoring

Client relations

Healthcare construction experience

Job description

Compensation: Up to $260,000 Base Salary + Bonus & Comprehensive Benefits

Lead One of Boston's Most Significant Healthcare Projects

A leading national construction management firm is seeking an experienced Project Executive to take a leadership role on a $400M+ healthcare project in the Greater Boston market.

This is an opportunity to join an established construction organization with a strong New England presence and take ownership of a major, technically complex project. The Project Executive will provide overall leadership across project delivery, client relationships, financial performance, schedule, risk, and team development.

This position is ideal for a senior construction professional with a proven track record delivering large-scale healthcare, life science, or similarly complex institutional projects who is looking for increased responsibility and a long-term leadership opportunity.

The Opportunity

• Provide executive-level oversight of a $400M+ healthcare construction project
• Lead the project from preconstruction and planning through construction, commissioning, and final turnover
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the owner, design team, consultants, and key project stakeholders
• Oversee Project Managers, Superintendents, and supporting project staff
• Maintain accountability for project financials, forecasting, schedule, quality, safety, and overall execution
• Drive procurement, subcontractor strategy, change management, and risk mitigation
• Partner closely with senior regional leadership on project strategy and key decisions
• Mentor and develop project teams while establishing clear expectations and accountability

What We're Looking For

• 15+ years of progressive commercial construction experience
• Previous experience at the Project Executive, Project Director, Senior Project Manager, or equivalent level
• Demonstrated success delivering large, complex projects for a major GC or construction manager
• Healthcare construction experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing projects in the $200M–$400M+ range highly desirable
• Strong understanding of complex MEP systems, commissioning, phasing, logistics, and occupied or highly regulated environments
• Proven ability to manage sophisticated clients and project stakeholders
• Strong financial, contractual, scheduling, and risk-management capabilities
• Ability to build, mentor, and lead large project teams

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This isn't simply another PX position. You'll be joining a highly established construction organization with the resources and project pipeline to offer genuine long-term career growth.

You'll have the opportunity to lead a career-defining $400M+ healthcare project, work alongside an experienced regional leadership team, and position yourself for continued advancement within the organization.

Compensation: Up to $250,000 base salary, depending on experience, plus bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.