Project Executive

The Hagerman Group; Fishers (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-Wide Incentive Program

Paid Holidays

PTO 4 weeks/yr

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

The Hagerman Group in Fishers, Indiana is seeking a Project Executive to oversee construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring budgets, schedules, and quality meet expectations. You will manage contract administration and lead project teams, coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and trade contractors.

You will also drive business development activities, lead client negotiations, and monitor cost performance while upholding Hagerman's safety standards and project

Qualifications

• Progressive construction experience, including project management responsibilities.
• Strong contract administration and RFIs scheduling experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned construction projects to ensure on-budget, on-time delivery.
• Lead contract negotiations and administration with owners, architects, and contractors.
• Coach project teams and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, safety, and QA/QC across project milestones.
• Coordinate with operations, business development, and design teams on procurement and strategy.
• Maintain timely project documentation and monthly status reports.

Skills

Project management

Procore

CMiC

Cost control

Contract administration

RFIs

Scheduling

Client relations

Education

High School diploma

BA/BS/AS or higher substitute available

Tools

Procore

CMiC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Build a Better Future - Starting Here

At Hagerman, we don’t just build buildings - we build communities, careers, and futures. If you’re an experienced Project Manager or Project Executive who wants their work to matter beyond the numbers, we invite you to join our Fishers team, where collaboration, trust, and purpose define how we work every day.

Why Hagerman - and why Fishers

Hagerman has been shaping Indiana communities for more than a century. From schools and healthcare facilities to civic and commercial spaces, our projects are designed to serve people - and we take that responsibility seriously.

Our Fishers team is known for its:

• Strong sense of camaraderie and mutual respect
• Deep roots in the local community
• Genuine pride in building projects that improve lives
• A shared commitment to mentoring, collaboration, and doing the right thing

People join Hagerman for our reputation. They stay for our culture, values, and authentic commitment to building a better future for the communities we serve.

Job Summary:
The Project Executive will be responsible for overseeing assigned construction projects to successful completion within established budget, time, and quality standards. Responsibilities include leading contract administration, monitoring project execution, directing and coaching project teams, and maintaining strong client relationships. Working independently to achieve measurable objectives, the Project Executive will manage budgets and collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners including owners, architects, engineers, and trade contractors.

Location:Full-time, onsite. This is not a remote position.

Project Executive Key Responsibilities:

• Assume leadership in contract development opportunities, coordinate with Operations and Business Development leadership for resource assignments, and participate in strategy meetings to determine procurement approaches, intelligence needs, and deliverables.
• Contribute to market intelligence gathering and take the lead in executing strategy for Design-Build projects and lease-back/development opportunities.
• Provide leadership in business development efforts by contributing to writing assignments, reviewing proposals, presentations, and interviews, and ensuring the overall quality of final deliverables.
• Lead client contract negotiations, including review of contract terms, development of Effort Schedules, and establishing fee structures with team approval.
• Manage pre-construction services for assigned projects and provide oversight where led by Contract Managers, including estimating, constructability reviews, value analysis, bidding/awards, and coordination with Owners and Architects.
• Provide oversight of construction phase activities on CM projects to ensure budget, schedule, safety, quality, and client satisfaction goals are achieved; oversee QA/QC, monitor schedule achievement, and enforce corporate safety policies.
• Monitor job cost and Timberline reports to ensure compliance with budgets, contingency use, staffing projections, and profit stability.
• Conduct monthly Project Team meetings, attend periodic Owner-Architect meetings, and ensure completion of 60-Day Close Out Procedures, including final team reviews.
• Promote and monitor corporate Health and Safety programs, participate in interviews, cultivate new client/vendor relationships, and ensure timely updates to the business development database.
• Review project personnel performance, identify strengths and weaknesses, and support development actions while performing other project management tasks as requested.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 19 years of progressive construction experience, typically as Project Manager, Sr. Project Manager, or related role, including at least 5 years of customer-facing experience in the A/E/C industry.
• BA/BS/AS or other accredited degree may substitute for up to 4 years of experience.
• Proven ability to manage the RFQ/RFP process and successfully collaborate across office locations.
• Demonstrated effective verbal, written, and presentation skills; strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license or obtain within 6 months.
• Proficiency with PM software (Procore preferred), Microsoft Suite, and accounting software (CMiC preferred), with ability to understand cost spreadsheets, aging reports, and labor productivity reports.
• Advanced proficiency in contract administration, RFIs, Schedules of Values, monthly billings, and preparation of bar chart schedules (predecessors, successors, constraints, float, lags).
• Working knowledge of AIA Contracts: A401, A121, and A111.

When you join Hagerman,you will help build the future, so it only makes sense that we invest in you.Hagerman’s complete benefits package for regular, full-time employees includes:

• Company-Wide Annual Incentive Program
• Paid Holidays
• PTO - Starting at 4 weeks/ year
• Market Leading Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Retirement Program with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional, Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Support for Volunteer Work
• Growth opportunities - Career Pathing Program!
• The Hagerman Institute - Customized Learning & Development
• Thriving Collaborative Culture
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus
• Relocation Accommodations