Project Executive

The Christman Company; North Carolina; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

The Christman Company in Raleigh, North Carolina, seeks a Project Executive to lead projects from proposal through completion while representing Christman to clients and the on-site team. You will drive financials, schedules, and risk management, guiding project staff and building strong client relationships.

Applicants should have a long track record in construction management, including team leadership and project planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a related job field.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of direct construction management experience including the management of individuals and teams.
• -or- Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution from proposal through completion per The Christman Way.
• Motivate and guide on-site project team; manage client relationships.
• Understand project cash flow, fee sheets, and cost-loaded schedules.
• Maximize ROI and mitigate risk.
• Serve as face of Christman to client and project team.
• Develop and train project teams.
• Collaborate with Regional GM and external partners.
• Support BD, preconstruction, and construction phases.

Skills

People management

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a related job field

Master’s Degree in Business Administration

Job description

The Christman Company Job Description: Build More with Your Career at Christman

Are you interested in becoming an employee-owner with a leading national general contractor that will provide you with opportunities to Build More in your professional career? The Christman Company is looking for a Project Executive in our Raleigh, North Carolina, region.

What You Will Do

As a Project Executive, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

The Project Executive ensures that all aspects of the project, from proposal through completion, are executed in accordance with The Christman Way. They understand our core values and live them every day. The PX is primarily a project leader and must be able to relate to the challenges that confront the project’s Project Manager and Superintendent and have experience enough in those roles to motivate, inspire, and guide the on‑site team. The PX must be knowledgeable of how money moves throughout the life of a project. They must be familiar with all financial tasks, from building a fee sheet, creating cost loaded schedules and cash flow projections, to approving expenses and reimbursables. This role must understand how to maximize our return on investment and limit our risk. This role is the face of Christman to the client and must be available to answer when they call and work to solve any problem they may face. They will work tirelessly to ensure the client’s needs and expectations are met throughout the life of the project. Equally important is the role the PX plays as the face of Christman to the project team. The PX must be an advocate for on‑site staff; they are their representative with the executive leadership of the company. The PX is a counselor and coach. They are directly responsible for the development and training of their project teams and must ensure each Christman partner in their care is fully supported. The PX is the big picture thinker, the visionary for the project. Their job is to stay out of the weeds and ensure their teams have all the details covered. They are looking out ahead and ensuring risks are planned for and mitigated before they arise. The PX is an advisor to the Regional General Manager. They meet with their clients on a regular basis and have considerable facetime with all external partners allowing them to maintain the pulse of the market and anticipate upcoming changes and trends.

Other Duties

Business Development: Work with fellow regional leaders to develop and implement a strategic plan each year, ensuring the continued success of the business unit. Lead the response to client RFP’s, working with marketing, project planning, and operations leaders to ensure a complete proposal is submitted, and clearly communicating Christman’s approach and qualifications. Build and maintain relationships that will lead to business opportunities.

Preconstruction: Support project planning/estimating teams to ensure project budgets are maintained throughout design. Engage operations staff as needed to ensure continuity. Develop preliminary cash flow reports, schedules, and other project documents as needed. Oversee the development and issuance of all bid packages, ensuring risk is mitigated through proper buyout and contract execution.

Construction: Support operations teams to ensure the project is delivered to the complete satisfaction of the client. Ensure all aspects of the project are executed according to Christman’s standards, including safety, risk management, scheduling, and quality.

Post-Construction/Closeout: Ensure the client is satisfied with the project outcomes and the closeout package is complete. Maintain a relationship with the client, continuing to be a trusted advisor to them for years to come.

What You Will Bring to the Team

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a related job field.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of direct construction management experience including the management of individuals and teams.
• -or- Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Preferred experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration.

The Christman family of companies is an Affidative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Founded in 1894, Christman is a national, employee‑owned construction firm offering construction management, general contracting, and design‑build services. Taking a comprehensive approach to support our clients needs, our self‑perform affiliates empower us to enhance project outcomes. With over 500 employee‑owners, we unite great people in great achievement, delivering projects that align with clients' goals through a collaborative, one‑team approach. Our family of companies’ expertise spans multiple market sectors, including healthcare, education, and historic preservation, providing tailored solutions that add value to every project. Together, we strive to #buildmore for our clients, communities, and team. Interested in exploring a career with Christman? We're looking for talented people who are passionate about construction and who value integrity, informed decision‑making and collaboration.