Project Executive

SLSCO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Executive at SLSCO leads the delivery of public-sector construction programs in New York City, reporting to the Vice President and guiding client relations, contract negotiations, financial oversight, and business development.

This senior leader ensures projects finish on time and within budget while complying with NYC procurement, MWBE diversity requirements, and related public-contract obligations, mentoring project teams and driving growth for the firm.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction management, with at least 5 years in an executive or senior leadership role.
• Proven track record delivering public-sector projects in NYC (DDC, SCA, NYCHA, DEP, or similar agencies).
• Strong knowledge of NYC procurement processes, MWBE and diversity compliance, prevailing wage, and public contract requirements.
• Demonstrated success in client-facing leadership roles with the ability to develop long-term relationships.
• Expertise in financial oversight, including P&L responsibility, budgeting, forecasting, and margin management.
• Proficiency in construction management software: Primavera P6, Procore, CMiC, Textura and similar platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level direction across multiple high-value projects, ensuring alignment with firm objectives, client goals, and public-sector compliance requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior client representatives, fostering strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction throughout project lifecycles.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and profitability for assigned projects; lead margin optimization, risk analysis, and financial reporting in collaboration with project controls.
• Negotiate, review, and manage contracts with owners, consultants, and subcontractors; ensure compliance with AIA contract documents, NYC public procurement regulations, and MWBE goals.
• Partner with the VP and executive leadership to identify and pursue new public-sector opportunities, leveraging client relationships to support growth.
• Drive project team performance, ensuring adherence to schedule, safety standards, quality metrics, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance and leadership to Project Managers and other senior staff, supporting talent development and succession planning within the firm.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Financial oversight

Contract management

Risk management

Business development

Operational excellence

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

CMiC

Textura

Job description

The Project Executive is a senior leader responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of public-sector construction management projects in New York City. Reporting directly to the Vice President, this role provides strategic leadership across project execution, client relations, contract negotiations, financial oversight, and business development. The Project Executive serves as the primary client-facing leader, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with NYC procurement and MWBE and diversity requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Oversight: Provide executive-level direction across multiple high-value projects, ensuring alignment with firm objectives, client goals, and public-sector compliance requirements.
• Client Relations: Act as the primary point of contact for senior client representatives, fostering strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction throughout project lifecycles.
• Financial Management: Oversee budgets, forecasts, and profitability for assigned projects; lead margin optimization, risk analysis, and financial reporting in collaboration with project controls.
• Contract & Risk Management: Negotiate, review, and manage contracts with owners, consultants, and subcontractors; ensure compliance with AIA contract documents, NYC public procurement regulations, and MWBE goals.
• Business Development: Partner with the VP and executive leadership to identify and pursue new public-sector opportunities, leveraging client relationships to support growth.
• Operational Excellence: Drive project team performance, ensuring adherence to schedule, safety standards, quality metrics, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and leadership to Project Managers and other senior staff, supporting talent development and succession planning within the firm.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction management, with at least 5 years in an executive or senior leadership role.
• Proven track record delivering public-sector projects in NYC (DDC, SCA, NYCHA, DEP, or similar agencies).
• Strong knowledge of NYC procurement processes, MWBE and diversity compliance, prevailing wage, and public contract requirements.
• Demonstrated success in client-facing leadership roles with the ability to develop long-term relationships.
• Expertise in financial oversight, including P&L responsibility, budgeting, forecasting, and margin management.
• Proficiency in construction management software: Primavera P6, Procore, CMiC, Textura, and similar platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong business development acumen with established relationships in NYC's public-sector market.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to drive innovation in project delivery while ensuring compliance and profitability.

SLSCO is an Equal Opportunity / Affiantively Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.