Drywall Project Executive

Solid Rock Recruiting LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting agency is seeking a Project Executive for a well-established commercial drywall contractor in Chicago. This role focuses on managing large-scale drywall projects, maintaining client relationships, and providing executive oversight from project award to closeout. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead multiple projects with a client-centric approach. This full-time position requires significant field presence but no overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large commercial drywall projects.
• Strong client-facing presence and communication skills.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and maintain visibility in the field.
• Relationship-driven mindset with strong business judgment.
• Confident decision-maker who protects margin and company reputation.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight from project award through closeout.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with owners and contractors.
• Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, safety, and quality expectations.
• Lead high-level change order strategy and resolve escalated issues.
• Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, safety, and quality expectations.
• Represent the organization with professionalism and authority in the market.

Skills

Client-facing presence

Communication skills

Project management experience

Relationship building

Change order strategy

Schedule and budget

Job description

Solid Rock Recruiting – Commercial Drywall Search Specialists

Position: Project Executive
Industry: Commercial Drywall
Location: Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: 50%+ local project/client visits (no overnight travel)

The Opportunity

We are representing a well-established commercial drywall contractor in the Chicago market that is expanding its New Construction division and adding a Project Executive to its leadership team.

This is a front-line leadership role — not a back-office position.

You will step into an active backlog of awarded work, support projects coming online, and serve as the executive face of the company with key clients. A strong PM/APM team is in place to handle day-to-day execution. This role is centered on leadership, visibility, accountability, and relationship ownership.

If you are polished, client-focused, and experienced delivering large-scale drywall projects, this opportunity offers significant impact and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight from project award through closeout
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with owners, general contractors, and partners
• Maintain consistent field presence across active projects
• Lead high-level change order strategy and resolve escalated issues
• Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, safety, and quality expectations
• Represent the organization with professionalism and authority in the market

Ideal Background

• Proven experience managing large commercial drywall projects
• Strong client-facing presence and communication skills
• Ability to oversee multiple projects while remaining visible in the field
• Relationship-driven mindset with strong business judgment
• Confident decision-maker who protects margin and company reputation

For a confidential conversation, contact:

Steve Foss
[e-mail]
605.273.2108

Or Directly Apply Here