Construction Project Executive - Affordable Housing

Cobalt Recruitment; New Jersey; On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 20–25% of base salary

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO,

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment in New Jersey is seeking a senior Project Executive (PX) to lead and mentor Project Managers across multiple high-profile projects in the Northeast, focusing on affordable housing and multifamily renovations.

This brand-new leadership role offers autonomy within six months, client-facing responsibilities with owners, housing authorities, and property management teams, plus a regional travel schedule.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of progressive construction management experience, with time spent as a Senior Project Manager or Project Executive.
• Affordable housing experience is highly preferred.
• Experience in commercial occupied spaces or multifamily ground-up environments also valued.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills with a polished, client-facing presence.
• Stable career history with reputable builders or construction management firms.
• Degree preferred but not required—proven experience and leadership matter most.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide multiple Project Managers across active job sites, ensuring excellence in delivery and client satisfaction.
• Serve as a trusted, client-facing leader who builds strong relationships with owners, housing authorities, and property management teams.
• Communicate effectively with field teams, subcontractors, and senior leadership to maintain seamless project coordination.
• Travel as needed to project sites throughout New Jersey, New York, and occasionally out of state.
• Play a key role in expanding the project team by recruiting and mentoring top talent.
• Operate with autonomy within six months, driving results without constant oversight.
• Manage sensitive on-site situations and tenant relations with professionalism and tact.

Skills

Leadership

Client facing

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Salary: USD210000 - USD260000 per annum

Project Executive (PX) – Affordable Housing

Intro:
An established and growing construction management firm is seeking a seasoned Project Executive (PX) to lead and mentor Project Managers across multiple high-profile projects in the Northeast. This is an opportunity to step into a newly created leadership role with real influence, overseeing major multifamily and commercial renovations while representing a respected, relationship-driven organization.

What’s Offered

Bonus: 20–25% of base salary, typically awarded during the holidays

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Travel Reimbursement

Location: Based out of Bergen County, NJ with standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM)

Travel: Regional, as needed

What You’ll Do

Oversee and guide multiple Project Managers across active job sites, ensuring excellence in delivery and client satisfaction.

Serve as a trusted, client-facing leader who builds strong relationships with owners, housing authorities, and property management teams.

Communicate effectively with field teams, subcontractors, and senior leadership to maintain seamless project coordination.

Travel as needed to project sites throughout New Jersey, New York, and occasionallyout of state

Play a key role in expanding the project team by recruiting and mentoring top talent.

Operate with autonomy within six months, driving results without constant oversight.

Manage sensitive on-site situations and tenant relations with professionalism and tact.

What You Bring

10–15+ years of progressive construction management experience, with time spent as a Senior Project Manager or Project Executive.

Proven ability to manage large-scale multifamily rehab and gut renovation projects; affordable housing experience is highly preferred.

Experience in commercial occupied spaces or multifamily ground-up environments also valued.

Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills with a polished, client-facing presence.

Stable career history with reputable builders or construction management firms.

Degree preferred but not required—proven experience and leadership matter most.

Why This Role

This is a brand-new position created to elevate project delivery and leadership within a growing, well-respected firm. It’s ideal for a polished, client-oriented leader ready to take ownership of teams, relationships, and performance across multiple projects — without the burden of business development responsibilities.

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