Project Executive

Hudson Cooper Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary circa $250k-300k + Bonus

Long term incentive plan

Comprehensive healthcare plans

401k + match

Job summary

Hudson Cooper Search is seeking a Project Executive for educational and institutional projects in New York City. This role offers the opportunity to build and lead a new division with significant growth potential.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience running projects and strong relationships within the sector. The compensation package includes a base salary of $250k-300k plus bonuses and healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on delivery experience as Project Executive/Senior Project Manager with a GC/CM.
• Experience with stipulated/lump-sum and GMP/CM contracts with strong financial controls.
• Existing relationships with institutional owners and knowledgeable about NYC subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a division focusing on Education and Institutional projects.
• Deepen client relationships and grow a pipeline to ensure quality work.
• Shape processes, standards, and talent in a growing business.

Skills

NYC / Tri-State GC/CM experience

Track record running projects bid-to-closeout

Education and institutional credibility

Genuine line-management experience

Passion for mentoring and developing teams

Job description

Project Executive - Education & Institutional Projects

New York City

Here's a chance to build and lead a whole division in an established GC with huge growth plans.

They’re investing in and growing a division focusing on Education and Institutional projects in NYC, and they want a true delivery leader to own it from the ground up.

This isn't a BD role. You'll still be a builder first - walking jobs, leading teams, protecting margin - but with the autonomy to shape a whole sector around you. There are already warm relationships with the kind of clients you'd recognize. Your job is to deepen them and grow a real pipeline and lead teams to deliver quality work.

They're not looking for a fort; they want a partner to help shape what the next version of this firm looks like in education and institutional work: the processes, the standards, the talent.

If you’re looking for a greater challenge, with a seat at the leadership table of a growing business with huge growth potential this role can give you that and more.

About you:

• NYC / Tri-State GC/CM experience - hands‑on delivery experience as Project Executive/ Senior Project Manager with a GC/CM
• A track record running projects bid-to-closeout, under both stipulated/ lump‑sum and GMP/CM contracts, with strong scheduling and financial controls (cost‑to‑complete, WIP, margin recovery)
• Education and/ or institutional credibility - existing relationships with institutional owners/ educational clients and strong relationships with relevant owner's rep firms plus strong NYC subcontractor knowledge
• Genuine line‑management experience - you've led 6‑8 people (PMs, APMs) with real accountability for their reviews, development and performance
• Passion for mentoring and developing teams – you're accessible with an adaptive leadership style

On Offer:

• Base salary circa $250k-300k + Bonus
• Long term incentive plan
• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• 401k + match

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