Project Executive

Concentric Corporation; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Concentric Corporation is seeking an experienced Project Executive to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across multiple commercial construction projects in Omaha, NE. The role will guide projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring safety, quality, schedule adherence, and financial performance while maintaining client satisfaction.

You will partner with project managers, superintendents, and senior leadership to align resources, manage contracts, mentor teams,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction, including at least 5 years in a Senior Project Manager or comparable leadership position.
• Demonstrated success overseeing multiple large-scale or complex commercial construction projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction project delivery, scheduling, budgeting, and financial management.
• Experience managing project contracts, subcontractor relationships, change management, and construction-related risks.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop project management and field leadership teams.
• Strong financial acumen with experience reviewing project budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and overall profitability.
• Experience managing client relationships and resolving complex project challenges.
• Ability to coordinate resources and maintain accountability across multiple projects and teams.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced and challenging construction environments.
• Proficiency with construction project management software, budgeting tools, and scheduling platforms.
• OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Ability to travel between construction sites, client meetings, and other business locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight of multiple commercial construction projects from preconstruction through project closeout
• Ensure assigned projects meet established expectations for safety, quality, scheduling, financial performance, and client satisfaction
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, and field leadership to establish clear project objectives, expectations, and execution strategies
• Monitor overall project performance and proactively identify risks, challenges, and opportunities for improvement
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and major financial decisions
• Review project schedules, milestones, and resource requirements to ensure successful project delivery
• Support project teams in resolving complex operational, contractual, financial, and scheduling challenges
• Provide guidance on contract management, project delivery strategies, and risk mitigation
• Assist with subcontractor negotiations involving complex scopes of work or high-risk trades
• Participate in regular project reviews, financial evaluations, and operational assessments
• Serve as a senior-level point of contact for key clients, maintaining strong relationships throughout the construction process
• Lead client meetings, address escalated concerns, and ensure consistent communication regarding project performance
• Identify opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships and support future business opportunities
• Collaborate with business development and estimating teams on proposals, project pursuits, presentations, and client interviews
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project managers, senior project managers, and field leadership
• Support staffing decisions, professional development, performance management, and succession planning
• Establish clear accountability and performance expectations across assigned project teams
• Promote effective communication and collaboration between project teams, field operations, clients, subcontractors, and senior leadership
• Partner with safety and quality teams to reinforce safe work practices and consistent construction standards
• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes, operational efficiency, and overall project delivery
• Lead lessons-learned initiatives and implement best practices across multiple project teams
• Provide senior leadership with updates on project performance, financial results, operational risks, and strategic recommendations
• Represent the organization professionally in client meetings, industry events, and other business-related activities

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Team development

Budgeting & financial management

Risk management

Client relationship management

Multiproject oversight

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Construction project management software

Job description

Position Overview

Concentric Corporation is partnering with an established commercial construction organization to identify an experienced Project Executive to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across multiple construction projects.

This position will be responsible for ensuring projects are successfully executed from preconstruction through closeout while maintaining accountability for financial performance, scheduling, safety, quality, and client satisfaction. The Project Executive will work closely with project managers, superintendents, clients, and senior leadership to ensure project teams have the resources, direction, and support needed to deliver successful outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a proven commercial construction leader who combines strong operational and financial knowledge with exceptional relationship management and team development skills. This individual should be comfortable overseeing multiple complex projects, resolving challenges, mentoring future leaders, and serving as a trusted partner to both clients and internal teams.

Location: Omaha, NE | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight of multiple commercial construction projects from preconstruction through project closeout

• Ensure assigned projects meet established expectations for safety, quality, scheduling, financial performance, and client satisfaction

• Partner with project managers, superintendents, and field leadership to establish clear project objectives, expectations, and execution strategies

• Monitor overall project performance and proactively identify risks, challenges, and opportunities for improvement

• Oversee project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and major financial decisions

• Review project schedules, milestones, and resource requirements to ensure successful project delivery

• Support project teams in resolving complex operational, contractual, financial, and scheduling challenges

• Provide guidance on contract management, project delivery strategies, and risk mitigation

• Assist with subcontractor negotiations involving complex scopes of work or high-risk trades

• Participate in regular project reviews, financial evaluations, and operational assessments

• Serve as a senior-level point of contact for key clients, maintaining strong relationships throughout the construction process

• Lead client meetings, address escalated concerns, and ensure consistent communication regarding project performance

• Identify opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships and support future business opportunities

• Collaborate with business development and estimating teams on proposals, project pursuits, presentations, and client interviews

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project managers, senior project managers, and field leadership

• Support staffing decisions, professional development, performance management, and succession planning

• Establish clear accountability and performance expectations across assigned project teams

• Promote effective communication and collaboration between project teams, field operations, clients, subcontractors, and senior leadership

• Partner with safety and quality teams to reinforce safe work practices and consistent construction standards

• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes, operational efficiency, and overall project delivery

• Lead lessons-learned initiatives and implement best practices across multiple project teams

• Provide senior leadership with updates on project performance, financial results, operational risks, and strategic recommendations

• Represent the organization professionally in client meetings, industry events, and other business-related activities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction, including at least 5 years in a Senior Project Manager or comparable leadership position

• Demonstrated success overseeing multiple large-scale or complex commercial construction projects simultaneously

• Strong understanding of commercial construction project delivery, scheduling, budgeting, and financial management

• Experience managing project contracts, subcontractor relationships, change management, and construction-related risks

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop project management and field leadership teams

• Strong financial acumen with experience reviewing project budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and overall profitability

• Experience managing client relationships and resolving complex project challenges

• Ability to coordinate resources and maintain accountability across multiple projects and teams

• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced and challenging construction environments

• Proficiency with construction project management software, budgeting tools, and scheduling platforms

• OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain certification

• Ability to travel between construction sites, client meetings, and other business locations as needed

Preferred Experience

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

• Previous experience in a Project Executive, Operations Leadership, or senior construction management position

• Experience overseeing multiple project managers and complex construction portfolios

• Experience supporting business development, client presentations, and project pursuits

• Experience with subcontractor negotiations, project risk management, and operational planning

• Demonstrated success improving project delivery processes and developing future construction leaders

• Established relationships within the commercial construction industry

Who You Are

You are a seasoned construction leader who understands that successful projects require more than strong schedules and budgets. You recognize the importance of developing capable teams, maintaining client confidence, anticipating challenges, and creating accountability throughout the construction process.

You are comfortable managing the bigger picture while remaining connected to the details that influence project performance. When challenges arise, you bring a calm, solutions-focused approach and help your teams make informed decisions that protect project outcomes and client relationships.

You are also a mentor and relationship builder. You take pride in helping project managers and field leaders grow professionally, and you understand that developing strong people is essential to delivering consistently successful projects.

Most importantly, you lead with integrity, sound judgment, and accountability. You value safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement while maintaining a strong commitment to both project success and long-term business relationships.

About Concentric Corporation

Concentric Corporation is an executive recruiting and staffing firm specializing in accounting, finance, technology, engineering, construction, operations, sales, marketing, legal, and executive leadership searches. We partner with organizations to identify exceptional talent that drives business performance and long-term growth.