Project Executive

Michilli Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Michilli Inc. in New York City seeks an experienced Project Executive to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across multiple construction projects and PM teams.

You will oversee 3–6 projects, mentor PMs and site superintendents, and ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality standards are met for luxury retail, commercial, and high-end residential builds. The ideal candidate combines client relationship skills with risk management and financial performance focus, guiding

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of construction industry experience.
• Minimum 10 years of General Contractor experience.
• Experience managing multiple project teams across complex commercial, luxury retail, and high-end residential projects.
• Proven leadership and ability to mentor project managers, PMs, and site superintendents.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong client relationship capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of multiple concurrent construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Monitor schedule, budget, procurement, cash flow, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Mitigate risks impacting cost, schedule, or execution; lead problem-solving on complex challenges.
• Partner with Director of Construction on staffing, resource allocation, and planning.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant PMs, and Site Superintendents; promote accountability and collaboration.

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Project scheduling software

Job description

For over twenty-five years, Michilli Inc. has delivered premium quality construction and consulting services to high-end retail, luxury residential, and commercial clients. Headquartered in New York City, Michilli operates nationally with active projects across New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and additional markets throughout the United States.

Our projects vary in size, scope, and location, but our commitment to excellence remains the same. Through exceptional project leadership, craftsmanship, and client service, we help bring ambitious designs to life.

Summary:

Michilli is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Executive to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across multiple construction projects and project management teams.

The Project Executive will oversee a portfolio of approximately 3-6 projects and serve as a mentor and leader to Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Site Superintendents. This individual will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and consistent with Michilli's quality standards.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable building client relationships, coaching project teams, managing risk, driving financial performance, and resolving complex project challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide executive oversight of multiple concurrent construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Monitor project performance, including schedule, budget, procurement, cash flow, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Ensure project teams proactively identify and mitigate risks that may impact cost, schedule, or project execution.
• Lead problem-solving efforts for complex project challenges and escalations.
• Partner with the Director of Construction on project staffing, resource allocation, and operational planning.
• Participate in project interviews, proposal reviews, and business development initiatives.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Site Superintendents.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and professional growth across project teams.
• Assist in onboarding, training, and performance development initiatives.
• Promote a culture of ownership, communication, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a senior-level representative for Michilli with clients, architects, consultants, landlords, and ownership groups.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships that promote repeat business opportunities.
• Support project teams in managing expectations, resolving issues, and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Participate in executive-level project meetings and strategic discussions.
• Review project budgets, forecasts, change order exposure, and financial performance.
• Ensure projects maintain financial accountability and achieve established margin goals.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Preconstruction, Accounting, and Operations teams to support successful project execution.

Qualifications:

Required

• Minimum 15 years of construction industry experience.
• Minimum 10 years of General Contractor experience.
• Prior experience managing multiple project teams.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing complex commercial, luxury retail, and/or high-end residential construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and project controls.
• Experience managing projects through all phases, including preconstruction, construction, and closeout.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Office Suite, and project scheduling software.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Experience in luxury retail construction.
• Experience in high-end residential construction.
• Experience managing projects across multiple geographic markets.
• Existing relationships within the New York construction industry.

Why Join Michilli?

• Lead nationally recognized luxury retail, commercial, and residential projects.
• Join a growing organization investing in leadership, process improvement, and operational excellence.
• Work directly with executive leadership and play a key role in shaping the future of our project delivery team.
• Help mentor the next generation of construction leaders while driving successful project outcomes.