Project Executive

Pepper Construction; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepper Construction in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Project Executive to lead safety-first strategic direction and the financial performance of large-scale construction projects. You will guide project management and field supervision teams, set priorities, and drive operational excellence across the full project lifecycle.

You will mentor talent, manage client relationships, and partner with owners, design partners, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes while championing Pepper's safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive construction project management experience.
• Proven success managing large, complex construction projects exceeding $50 million.
• Strong leadership, team development, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, risk management, contract negotiation, and project financial oversight.
• Demonstrated business development and client-facing experience.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in construction management software and project controls.
• Thorough understanding of construction operations, contracts, safety practices, and project delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional client satisfaction by understanding and exceeding client expectations.
• Lead project estimating, value engineering, budgeting, and financial planning efforts.
• Provide executive oversight for construction projects exceeding $50 million.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure accurate forecasting and successful outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, clients, design partners, and key stakeholders.
• Participate in business development activities, including client presentations, project interviews, and pursuit strategies.
• Negotiate and secure new business opportunities.
• Champion Pepper's safety culture and ensure safety remains the top priority on every project.
• Mentor, develop, and coach project management staff to build high-performing teams.
• Provide leadership in resolving complex project, contractual, and operational challenges.
• Lead subcontractor and material procurement, buyout strategies, and contract negotiations.
• Direct project planning, scheduling, and resource management.
• Promote the use of Pepper's Integrated Services and Self Perform Group capabilities.
• Oversee project execution, including subcontractor coordination, quality control, documentation, safety compliance, and issue resolution.
• Monitor project financial performance through forecasting, cost management, and profitability analysis.
• Lead project startup, progress, and closeout activities to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Budgeting

Forecasting

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Business development

Team development

Communication

Project controls software

Education

Bachelors in CM/Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Job description

As a Project Executive, you are accountable for the overall safety, strategic direction, successful execution, and financial performance of construction projects from initial budgeting through final closeout. You provide leadership to project management and field supervision teams, establishing clear priorities, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality results. Safety is your highest priority, and you actively champion a culture that protects people and promotes accountability on every project. Your success depends on building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, project teams, and support departments, both internally and externally. As a trusted leader and mentor, you develop talent, guide teams through challenges, and inspire high performance while delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and the organization.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver exceptional client satisfaction by understanding and exceeding client expectations.
• Lead project estimating, value engineering, budgeting, and financial planning efforts.
• Provide executive oversight for construction projects exceeding $50 million.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure accurate forecasting and successful outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, clients, design partners, and key stakeholders.
• Participate in business development activities, including client presentations, project interviews, and pursuit strategies.
• Negotiate and secure new business opportunities.
• Champion Pepper's safety culture and ensure safety remains the top priority on every project.
• Mentor, develop, and coach project management staff to build high-performing teams.
• Provide leadership in resolving complex project, contractual, and operational challenges.
• Lead subcontractor and material procurement, buyout strategies, and contract negotiations.
• Direct project planning, scheduling, and resource management.
• Promote the use of Pepper's Integrated Services and Self Perform Group capabilities.
• Oversee project execution, including subcontractor coordination, quality control, documentation, safety compliance, and issue resolution.
• Monitor project financial performance through forecasting, cost management, and profitability analysis.
• Lead project startup, progress, and closeout activities to ensure successful delivery.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive construction project management experience.
• Proven success managing large, complex construction projects exceeding $50 million.
• Strong leadership, team development, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, risk management, contract negotiation, and project financial oversight.
• Demonstrated business development and client-facing experience.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in construction management software and project controls.
• Thorough understanding of construction operations, contracts, safety practices, and project delivery methods.