Industrial Construction Project Exec: Growth & Projects

JDavis Inc.; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Davis Construction is seeking a Project Executive to lead industrial construction initiatives, drive business development, and manage projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will build client relationships, pursue new work, and mentor PM teams while ensuring projects stay on time, on budget, and meet client expectations. The role emphasizes strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration across internal teams to expand market presence in warehouses and manufacturing

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive commercial construction experience including business development and client relationship management.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.
• Experience managing multiple commercial projects and leading project management teams.
• Knowledge of GMP, Lump Sum, CM at-Risk, and Design-Build delivery methods.
• Financial management experience including budgeting, forecasting, and margin oversight.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Microsoft Project, or similar.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic client relationships that generate new business opportunities.
• Lead project pursuits, presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to secure new work and expand market presence.
• Provide executive oversight for commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Review project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and contract compliance.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards.
• Mentor Project Managers and operational staff; foster a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Partner with executive leadership to improve processes and drive operational excellence.

Skills

Business development

Client relations

Leadership

Negotiation

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Risk management

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Job description

J. Davis Construction is seeking a Project Executive to lead industrial construction initiatives, drive business development, and manage projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will build client relationships, pursue new work, and mentor PM teams while ensuring projects stay on time, on budget, and meet client expectations. The role emphasizes strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration across internal teams to expand market presence in warehouses and manufacturing