Project Executive

The Fordy Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance after 30 days

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Fordy Group is seeking a Project Executive in the Atlanta area to lead our Utility Construction Division. This senior role oversees major heavy civil and underground utility projects, ensuring safety, profitability, schedule adherence, and high standards of delivery.

You will provide strategic direction across multiple projects, collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, clients, and leadership, and drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a construction-related field.
• 10+ years of heavy civil or utility construction experience required.
• Experience leading multiple PMs and large project teams preferred.
• PMP certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight and strategic direction across multiple heavy civil and utility projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance, forecasting, scheduling, and execution.
• Establish project objectives, priorities, budgets, and performance expectations.
• Review project financials, cost reports, forecasts, and earned value to identify risks and opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, clients, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Oversee staffing, resource allocation, and manpower requirements.
• Support preconstruction, estimating, and business development efforts.

Skills

Senior leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Client relationship management

Schedule & critical path

Contract administration

Safety & quality oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project / Primavera

Job description

The Fordy Group is partnering with a leading heavy civil contractor in the Atlanta, GA area to find a Project Executive to join their Utility Construction Division. This is a senior leadership opportunity overseeing major heavy civil and underground utility projects, with responsibility for project performance, team leadership, client relationships, financial oversight, and successful project delivery.

The Project Executive will provide strategic direction and leadership across multiple projects, working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, clients, subcontractors, and company leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, on schedule, and to the highest standards.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight and strategic direction across multiple heavy civil and utility construction projects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams.
• Maintain overall accountability for project financial performance, profitability, forecasting, scheduling, and execution.
• Establish project objectives, priorities, schedules, budgets, and performance expectations.
• Review project financials, cost reports, forecasts, productivity, and earned value to identify risks and opportunities.
• Monitor project performance and take proactive action to address schedule, budget, quality, safety, or contractual issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, clients, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide guidance and support to Project Managers on complex project issues, contract administration, change management, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee project staffing, resource allocation, and manpower requirements.
• Review contracts, plans, specifications, schedules, change orders, and other critical project documentation.
• Support preconstruction, estimating, and business development efforts, including bid reviews and project strategy.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for additional work, change orders, and improved project profitability.
• Ensure projects comply with company standards, contract requirements, safety expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead regular project reviews and executive-level meetings to evaluate project performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Support resolution of major field, contractual, financial, and client issues.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement across the division.
• Participate in client meetings, industry events, training, and business development activities.
• Support project closeout and ensure successful client turnover.
• Maintain a professional, organized, and productive work environment.
• Strong knowledge of underground utility construction, grading operations, trenching and excavation, municipal infrastructure, and/or Army Corps of Engineers projects.
• Significant experience leading complex heavy civil and utility construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects and project teams simultaneously.
• Strong financial, commercial, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Proven leadership ability with experience developing and mentoring Project Managers and field leadership.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and contract administration.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Ability to identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Strong work ethic: dependable, proactive, accountable, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Willing and able to travel out of town and/or out of state as required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Align with company core values of Better Everyday, Everyone Matters, Humble Hearts/Open Hands, and Mindful in Everything.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of heavy civil or utility construction experience, with significant project leadership experience.
• Experience overseeing multiple Project Managers and large project teams.
• Experience managing large-scale public infrastructure, underground utility, site development, or heavy civil projects.
• PMP certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and project management software.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• High level of character, professionalism, and integrity.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to analyze project and financial data, identify trends, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Competitive Salary – Paid Weekly
• Medical Health Insurance Benefits after 30 days
• Life Insurance Programs
• 401(k) after 6 months of service plus company match
• Corporate Giving Match
• Vacation/Paid Time Off after 120-day probationary period