Executive Project Manager - Industrial Construction

Intangible Assets, LLC; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Intangible Assets, LLC is seeking a Project Executive to lead and oversee large-scale industrial and commercial construction projects, including warehouses, distribution centers, fulfillment centers, manufacturing facilities, and data centers.

The role demands strategic oversight, financial performance, risk management, and strong client satisfaction across multiple concurrent projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in construction-related field is required.
• 10+ years of progressive construction management experience.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple projects.
• Proven experience managing large-scale industrial, warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or data center projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight for multiple industrial and commercial construction projects.
• Establish project strategies, execution plans, staffing requirements, and performance objectives.
• Lead project teams including Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, and support personnel.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget, per contract requirements.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor profitability, forecasting, cash flow, budgets, and cost reports.
• Collaborate with preconstruction teams and support contract negotiations.
• Drive risk management and continuous improvement across projects.

Skills

Executive leadership

Client relationship management

Team mentorship

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead and oversee large-scale industrial and commercial construction projects with a focus on warehouse, distribution center, fulfillment center, manufacturing facility, and/or data center construction. This leadership role is responsible for the overall execution, financial performance, client satisfaction, risk management, and strategic oversight of multiple concurrent projects from preconstruction through closeout.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background managing complex construction programs exceeding $50M+, demonstrated success leading project teams, and extensive experience delivering mission-critical facilities, logistics centers, warehouses, or hyperscale data centers on schedule and within budget.

Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive Project Leadership

• Provide executive-level oversight for multiple industrial and commercial construction projects simultaneously.
• Establish project strategies, execution plans, staffing requirements, and performance objectives.
• Lead project teams including Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, and support personnel.
• Ensure all projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead and oversee large-scale industrial and commercial construction projects with a focus on warehouse, distribution center, fulfillment center, manufacturing facility, and/or data center construction. This leadership role is responsible for the overall execution, financial performance, client satisfaction, risk management, and strategic oversight of multiple concurrent projects from preconstruction through closeout.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background managing complex construction programs exceeding $50M+, demonstrated success leading project teams, and extensive experience delivering mission-critical facilities, logistics centers, warehouses, or hyperscale data centers on schedule and within budget.

Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive Project Leadership

• Provide executive-level oversight for multiple industrial and commercial construction projects simultaneously.
• Establish project strategies, execution plans, staffing requirements, and performance objectives.
• Lead project teams including Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, and support personnel.
• Ensure all projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary executive contact for owners, developers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in executive-level meetings, presentations, negotiations, and project reviews.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and strategic growth within key accounts.

Financial Management

• Maintain accountability for project profitability, forecasting, cash flow, and financial performance.
• Review and approve project budgets, schedules, contracts, change orders, and cost reports.
• Monitor financial risks and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Lead monthly financial reviews and provide updates to executive leadership.

Preconstruction & Business Development

• Collaborate with estimating and preconstruction teams during project pursuit and planning phases.
• Support contract negotiations and procurement strategies.
• Participate in project pursuits, interviews, and owner presentations.
• Assist in identifying and securing new industrial and data center construction opportunities.

Risk Management & Operational Excellence

• Drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and client requirements.
• Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Resolve complex project issues involving schedule, cost, labor, procurement, and constructability.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Operations personnel.
• Build high-performing teams focused on collaboration, accountability, and client satisfaction.
• Conduct performance evaluations and succession planning initiatives.
• Foster professional growth and leadership development across project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive construction management experience.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple projects and project teams.
• Proven experience managing large-scale industrial, warehouse, distribution center, fulfillment center, manufacturing, or data center construction projects.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects valued at $50M to $500M+.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, contract administration, and risk management.
• Experience leading Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, and CMAR project delivery methods.
• Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and related construction management software.