Project Executive

The McDonnel Group; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The McDonnel Group is seeking a Project Executive to lead teams across multiple large construction projects, ensuring successful delivery, profitability, and client satisfaction.

They value experience in commercial construction PM, strong knowledge of contracts and financials, and the ability to mentor staff while expanding business opportunities. This on-site role demands leadership and a client-centric approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, or an equivalent field.
• 10+ years of commercial construction project management experience leading project teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, risk analysis, and financial management.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while mentoring staff and building strong working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and project management software; P6 and Procore experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project budgets, schedules, quality, contract compliance, and risk management.
• Provide executive leadership with monthly reports on financial performance, fee and contingency projections, labor, cash flow, compliance, and outstanding claims.
• Resolve complex contractual, design, personnel, and project issues, communicating risks and action plans through resolution.
• Review subcontracts and change orders before executive approval.
• Hire, mentor, and evaluate project staff; coordinate training, career development, and performance improvement with HR.
• Ensure project administrators maintain accurate records, compliance requirements, and risk controls.
• Develop relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors; identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Step into project management responsibilities as needed to support project delivery.
• Promote a positive, collaborative culture and demonstrate TMG's core values: Work Ethic, Solution Oriented, Project Excellence, Client Centric, and Professionalism.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Risk analysis

Contract management

Communication

MS Excel

Procore

P6

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

P6

Procore

Job description

Summary

The McDonnel Group is a values driven organization which views our talented team of professionals as our greatest asset. We invest in ongoing professional development and education, we encourage industry and professional involvement in our community, we offer competitive compensation which rewards employees for performance, and offer bonus opportunities for all employees for contributing to our growth through employee referrals and business development efforts.

It is our mission to provide comprehensive construction services and deliver the highest standards to our valued clients. We can only fulfill our mission through our people, and their innovative and motivated approach to the work. Project Management sets the Field up for success by working with the client and subcontractors.

We are seeking a Project Executive to lead teams across multiple large construction projects, ensuring successful delivery, profitability, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee project budgets, schedules, quality, contract compliance, and risk management.


• Provide executive leadership with monthly reports on financial performance, fee and contingency projections, labor, cash flow, compliance, and outstanding claims.


• Resolve complex contractual, design, personnel, and project issues, communicating risks and action plans through resolution.


• Review subcontracts and change orders before executive approval.


• Hire, mentor, and evaluate project staff; coordinate training, career development, and performance improvement with HR.


• Ensure project administrators maintain accurate records, compliance requirements, and risk controls.


• Develop relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors; identify and pursue new business opportunities.


• Step into project management responsibilities as needed to support project delivery.


• Promote a positive, collaborative culture and demonstrate TMG's core values: Work Ethic, Solution Oriented, Project Excellence, Client Centric, and Professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business Administration, Construction Management, Project Management, or an equivalent field.


• At least 10 years of commercial construction project management experience with demonstrated success leading project teams.


• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, risk analysis, and financial management.


• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities while mentoring staff and building strong working relationships.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and project management software; P6 and Procore experience preferred.


• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and successful completion of pre-employment criminal background, driving, and drug screenings.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties, the employee is regularly required to use close vision to read engineering blueprints and reduced-size black and white drawings, specifications, fine print, reports, schedules, estimates, spreadsheets, summaries, and other documents in either hard copy or computer monitor. Must be able to converse on the telephone and in person, use hands and fingers to write and type, prepare email messages with attached files, and use personal computers and calculators. The employee will periodically need to lift and/or carry heavy documents such as specifications and/ or equipment, weighing up to seventy-five pounds.

EEO Statement

The McDonnel Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affiant Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources.