Project Director / Project Executive

Atalnt Llc

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 200,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Higher compensation for the right cand

Executive-level leadership

Influence San Diego growth

Large, complex projects

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Our client in San Diego seeks an experienced Project Director / Project Executive to provide executive-level leadership from preconstruction through closeout on complex construction projects.

You will oversee project teams, manage client and design relationships, drive financial performance, and support business development across the San Diego market.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in CM, Eng, Arch or related field; equivalent experience considered.
15+ years of progressive construction experience.
Experience leading large, complex construction projects or programs.
Strong knowledge of SD construction market and relationships.

Responsibilities

Provide executive-level oversight throughout all phases of construction projects.
Serve as a primary point of contact for owners, architects, consultants, and project teams.
Lead project pursuits, proposal development, and interview preparation.
Support business development and expansion of the company's San Diego market presence.
Maintain accountability for project budgets, forecasting, cost control, billing, and profitability.
Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
Build and maintain relationships with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and industry partners.
Build, lead, coach, and develop high-performing project teams.
Manage project resources and staffing requirements.
Promote and enforce company safety policies and procedures.
Ensure projects meet client expectations for quality, schedule, budget, and overall performance.
Lead preconstruction efforts including client management, strategy development, constructability review, and resource planning.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Executive Leadership

Preconstruction

Project Financial Management

Business Development

Client Relations

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Public Sector Construction

Healthcare

Higher Education

Education

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

Job description

San Diego, United States

Job Title: Project Director / Project Executive

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $200,000 - $250,000+ per year, depending on experience

Key Skills: Construction Management, Project Executive Leadership, Preconstruction, Project Financial Management, Business Development, Client Relations, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Public Sector Construction, Healthcare, Higher Education

About the Company

Our client is a well-established construction company with a strong presence in the San Diego market. The company delivers complex construction projects while emphasizing safety, quality, collaboration, and long-term client relationships.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Director / Project Executive to provide executive-level leadership throughout the construction project lifecycle, from preconstruction through closeout.

This role will oversee project teams, maintain key client and design relationships, drive financial performance, and support business development efforts across the San Diego market.

Candidates must live and work in San Diego and have strong, established relationships within the local construction market.

Responsibilities

Provide executive-level oversight throughout all phases of construction projects.
Serve as a primary point of contact for owners, architects, consultants, and project teams.
Lead project pursuits, proposal development, and interview preparation.
Support business development and expansion of the company's San Diego market presence.
Maintain accountability for project budgets, forecasting, cost control, billing, and profitability.
Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
Build and maintain relationships with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and industry partners.
Build, lead, coach, and develop high-performing project teams.
Manage project resources and staffing requirements.
Promote and enforce company safety policies and procedures.
Ensure projects meet client expectations for quality, schedule, budget, and overall performance.
Lead preconstruction efforts including client management, strategy development, constructability review, and resource planning.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
15+ years of progressive construction experience.
Previous experience as a Senior Project Manager, Project Executive, Operations Leader, or similar role.
Strong knowledge of and established relationships within the San Diego construction market.
Proven ability to lead large, complex construction projects or major programs.
Strong understanding of construction budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Extensive experience with Lump Sum, GMP, Negotiated, Design-Build, and Hard Bid delivery methods.
Strong knowledge of estimating, preconstruction, constructability, and value engineering.
Experience with public sector, healthcare, higher education, civic/municipal, or infrastructure projects strongly preferred.
Self-perform construction experience preferred.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
Strong business development and relationship-building capabilities.
Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
Strong decision-making, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.