Ground Up Construction Project Executive

Cityscape Recruitment USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Healthcare benefits

401(k)

Job summary

INDE is seeking a Ground up Construction Project Executive in New York City to lead the delivery of major 50–60 storey ground-up luxury developments. You will oversee project delivery from preconstruction through turnover, leading project management and field teams.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of NYC construction experience with premium general contractors, a proven track record delivering high-rise projects, and strong leadership across commercial and contractual aspects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction experience.
• Proven Project Executive-level experience in New York City with premium NYC-based General Contractors.
• Extensive ground-up luxury residential and/or commercial experience.
• Experience delivering high-rise projects of approximately 50–60 storeys.
• Proven experience taking major projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Strong commercial, contractual, scheduling, and team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major 50–60 storey ground-up developments.
• Manage Project Managers, Superintendents, and wider project teams.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, cost control, procurement, and change management.
• Drive project schedules, milestones, and overall execution strategy.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and trade coordination.
• Manage relationships with ownership, architects, consultants, and key stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve commercial, operational, and scheduling risks.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Job description

Ground up Construction Project Executive

Position: Project Executive
Location: New York City
Salary: $350,000 – $400,000 + Bonus + Benefits

About the Company

Our client is a leading New York City developer with a strong track record of delivering complex, high-profileluxury residential and commercial developments.
They are seeking an experiencedProject Executive to lead the delivery of major50–60 storey ground-up projects across New York City.

About the Role

This is a senior leadership position for an accomplished construction professional with extensive experience delivering large-scale, ground-up luxury developments.
The Project Executive will take overall responsibility for project delivery, leading both project management and field teams from preconstruction through construction, turnover, and closeout.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the delivery of major 50–60 storey ground-up developments


• Manage Project Managers, Superintendents, and wider project teams


• Oversee budgets, forecasting, cost control, procurement, and change management


• Drive project schedules, milestones, and overall execution strategy


• Oversee subcontractor performance and trade coordination


• Manage relationships with ownership, architects, consultants, and key stakeholders


• Identify and resolve commercial, operational, and scheduling risks


• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards

Benefits & Rewards

• Base salary of$300,000 – $400,000


• Performance bonus


• Comprehensive healthcare benefits


• 401(k)


• Opportunity to lead some of NYC’s most significant luxury developments


• Long-term pipeline of major ground-up projects

Requirements

• 15+ years of construction experience


• Proven Project Executive-level experience in New York City working for premium New York City based General Contractors.


• Strong career stability and progression


• Extensiveground-up luxury residential and/or commercialexperience


• Experience deliveringhigh-rise projects of approximately 50–60 storeys


• Proven experience taking major projects from preconstruction through completion


• Strong commercial, contractual, scheduling, and team leadership experience


• Track record of successfully delivering large, complex NYC construction projects

INDE