Life Science Project Executive: Growth & Delivery Leader

Consigli Construction Co.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Consigli Construction Co. in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Project Executive (Life Science) to lead business development and project delivery in Life Sciences, partnering with local developers and internal stakeholders to pursue opportunities and win proposals.

The role provides strategic oversight from preconstruction to close-out, manages senior staff, drives safety, quality and financial success, while mentoring teams and shaping SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in a senior leadership role within a CM or CM-at-Risk environment.
• Proven experience managing multiple large-scale projects and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in cost reporting and financial controls.
• Solid understanding and regular use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic understanding of scheduling software, logic, and principles.

Responsibilities

• Leverage industry relationships to generate leads and pursue new Life Sciences opportunities.
• Lead the work acquisition process: define profit strategies, coordinate with internal departments, oversee proposal development, and manage interview preparation.
• Shape RFP pursuit strategies by identifying project approach, risks, estimates, staffing needs, schedules, and logistics.
• Assign and oversee qualified staff to manage complex project scopes.
• Lead preconstruction efforts in collaboration with estimating and logistics teams, ensuring budgets, schedules, constructability, and risk mitigation strategies are fully developed.
• Provide comprehensive oversight from preconstruction through project close-out, ensuring consistency and continuity.
• Develop and implement customer satisfaction plans to maintain high client satisfaction.
• Identify project challenges early and recommend solutions to ensure timely, profitable outcomes.
• Negotiate owner contracts and oversee subcontractor agreements.
• Provide senior-level supervision across multiple projects to ensure targets and objectives are met.
• Lead regular client meetings and visit job sites to monitor progress on cost, schedule, quality, safety, and overall performance.
• Foster ongoing client engagement throughout project lifecycles to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with owners, procurement groups, owner’s representatives, consultants, government authorities, and subcontractors.
• Mentor and develop staff through coaching, formal evaluations (conducted bi-annually), and professional development planning.
• Ensure compliance with corporate SOPs and promote continual staff training.
• Support recruitment efforts through screening, interviewing, and selecting new hires.
• Actively participate in project safety, including conducting regular safety walks and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Multitasking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Scheduling software

Job description

Consigli Construction Co. in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Project Executive (Life Science) to lead business development and project delivery in Life Sciences, partnering with local developers and internal stakeholders to pursue opportunities and win proposals.

The role provides strategic oversight from preconstruction to close-out, manages senior staff, drives safety, quality and financial success, while mentoring teams and shaping SOPs.