Project Executive

Allegiance Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The Allegiance Group in New York seeks a Project Executive to lead key operations on design-build, CMAR and design-bid-build heavy civil projects. You will oversee Project Managers, Superintendents, estimators, and field teams to deliver on safety, schedule, and budget.

With 15+ years of heavy civil experience and a proven record managing large infrastructure programs, you will build strong owner and stakeholder relationships while driving profitability and risk management across multiple

Qualifications

• 15+ years of heavy civil construction experience.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing major infrastructure projects.
• Background in highway, bridge, transportation, utilities, rail, or other heavy civil work.
• Strong understanding of contracts, estimating, scheduling, cost control, and project management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-management skills.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of large-scale heavy civil projects.
• Lead Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, and project teams.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, change orders, and risk.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, DOTs, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, and profitability across projects.
• Support estimating, preconstruction, business development, and project pursuits.
• Identify and resolve commercial, operational, and contractual issues.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Estimating

Scheduling

Cost control

Project management

Client management

Safety management

Risk management

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Following a recent expansion, a NY Heavy Civil GC are confidentially seeking a Project Executive to lead key operations/project delivered by Design-build, CMAR and Design-bid-build delivery methods.

With over 60 years of experience in heavy civil construction, they have established themselves as a key player in the NY/NJ market partnering with some of the leading NYS/NYC Authorities to deliver complex infrastructure work up to $1Bn and above.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of large-scale heavy civil projects.
• Lead Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, and project teams.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, change orders, and risk.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, DOTs, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, and profitability across projects.
• Support estimating, preconstruction, business development, and project pursuits.
• Identify and resolve commercial, operational, and contractual issues.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Requirements

• 15+ years of heavy civil construction experience.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing major infrastructure projects.
• Background in highway, bridge, transportation, utilities, rail, or other heavy civil work.
• Strong understanding of contracts, estimating, scheduling, cost control, and project management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-management skills.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.

Considering

• Senior Project Managers who haven't been given the opportunity to step up.
• Professionals who have managed $50M - $200M projects and are looking to be a part of a bigger operation.

Must have

• Authorisation to work in the US (Green card/Citizenship)

This is a confidential search, all relevant applicants will be approached confidentially to discuss the details.