Project Executive

Actalent; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Executive to provide executive oversight for multiple commercial construction projects in Kentucky from award through completion. You will drive schedules, budgets, and quality, while mentoring Project Managers and overseeing subcontractor relations.

The role requires a proven Sr leadership background in construction, strong financial acumen, and excellent communication to align with owners and design teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CM, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Proven experience leading Sr construction teams and projects.
• Extensive commercial construction PM experience delivering on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, cost control, contract administration, risk, and safety practices.
• Excellent budget review, forecasting, and financial data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight for multiple commercial construction projects from award to completion.
• Set project goals and ensure schedules, budgets, and quality standards alignment.
• Lead planning, execution, and closeout with project teams.
• Review staffing, manning, equipment, and material needs.
• Set performance expectations and promote accountability and growth.
• Mentor Project Managers and engineers to build high-performing teams.
• Maintain relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Address client objectives and provide solutions throughout the lifecycle.
• Support contract negotiations and change management with Sr leadership.
• Monitor budgets, cash flow, and cost projections; implement cost controls.
• Identify and mitigate project risks with corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, safety, and quality standards.
• Present cost projections, progress updates, and risk assessments to leadership and clients.
• Support BD efforts by presenting professionally to clients and partners.

Skills

Project leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Schedule management

Contract administration

Communication & negotiation

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Construction management software

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Project Executive provides strategic leadership and executive-level oversight for multiple commercial construction projects from award through final completion. This role ensures that all projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with established quality standards. The Project Executive leads and supports Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Engineers while cultivating strong relationships with clients, design professionals, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders. This position offers competitive compensation, regular compensation reviews, a comprehensive benefits package, and clear opportunities for long-term professional growth, with compensation aligned to experience and role level.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight for multiple commercial construction projects from award through final completion.
• Establish clear project goals and ensure alignment with project schedules, budgets, contract requirements, and quality standards.
• Lead project teams through all phases of planning, execution, and closeout to achieve successful project delivery.
• Review project staffing, manpower, equipment, and material needs to support efficient and effective project execution.
• Set clear performance expectations for project teams, provide regular feedback, and promote accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project team members to build high-performing teams.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other project partners.
• Understand client objectives, proactively address concerns, and provide solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and support the negotiation of owner contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and other contractual matters in collaboration with Sr leadership and estimating teams.
• Monitor project budgets, cost projections, expenses, billing, and cash flow to ensure financial health of projects.
• Develop and implement cost-control strategies to prevent budget overruns and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Review project progress, financial performance, schedules, and operational challenges with project leadership and take corrective action as needed.
• Identify project risks early and ensure appropriate mitigation and corrective-action plans are developed and implemented.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, company policies, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality-control procedures across all projects.
• Prepare and present project cost projections, progress updates, risk assessments, and performance reports to Sr leadership, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Support business development efforts by representing the firm professionally with current and prospective clients and contributing to growth initiatives.
• Evaluate project processes and workflows and implement best practices that improve efficiency, consistency, and overall project delivery.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Project Executive or in a similar Sr construction leadership role.
• Extensive commercial construction project management experience with general contractor or construction management environments.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering commercial construction projects on schedule and within budget.
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, cost control, contract administration, risk management, quality management, and safety practices.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to review and interpret budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and other project financial data.
• Proven ability to lead multiple project teams simultaneously and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide, and develop project teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project partners, and internal teams.
• Proficiency with construction management software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience overseeing multiple concurrent commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Experience supporting business development activities and representing a construction firm to clients and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and impr