Project Executive

Loenbro; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Life and disability insurance

Professional development and training opportunities

Job summary

Loenbro is seeking a Project Executive in Phoenix, AZ to oversee strategic and operational activities for construction projects. You will lead teams, manage resources, and ensure compliance, quality, and safety across projects.

The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years in project management, strong leadership skills, and experience with federal contracting processes. This on-site position includes benefits like health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in project management or controls.
• Minimum of seven (7) years supervisory experience.
• Experience working for federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project managers and multiple construction projects.
• Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and safety targets.
• Control budgets and manage project risks.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal and writing skills

Project management

Budget management

Computer skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Procore

Primavera

Job description

Project Executive

Phoenix, AZ / On-site

The Project Executive provides strategic and operational oversight for projects in various phases of electrical and mechanical construction, as well as pre‑construction activities. This role is responsible for driving program performance through effective leadership, operational management, stakeholder coordination, and resource alignment. The position ensures projects are delivered with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, safety, and compliance, while leading, mentoring, and developing high‑performing project teams.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Oversee project managers and multiple construction projects; set program strategy, priorities, and long‑term plans.
• Project Delivery: Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and safety targets; act as primary escalation for major issues.
• Operational Management: Allocate resources (people, equipment, materials), control budgets, and manage project risks.
• Compliance and Safety: Enforce legal, regulatory, and EH&S requirements through regular site visits and audits.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Maintain relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to drive project success.
• Quality and Continuous Improvement: Ensure workmanship meets standards and lead process improvements to boost efficiency.
• Reporting and Communication: Provide concise status updates to executive leadership and ensure clear two‑way communication between field and management.
• Team Leadership and Development: Coach, mentor, and manage performance of project staff with HR partnership; foster engagement and accountability.
• Business Development Support: Assist pursuit efforts, proposals, and smooth transition of awarded work while sustaining current programs.
• Collaboration and Other Duties: Work cross‑functionally with company departments; perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in project management and/or project controls
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management and leadership (i.e., safety, schedule, budget, quality management, and relationship building).
• Minimum of seven (7) years supervisory experience
• Demonstrated experience with estimating and project strategy.
• Demonstrated experience with proposal development.
• General working knowledge of federal regulatory contracting processes, practices, requirements, guidelines, and laws regarding construction projects.
• Strong familiarity and implementation of OSHA 1910/1926
• Experience working for federal agencies.
• Demonstrated Knowledge and experience with proposal development and estimating.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience managing subcontractors.

Skills

• Provide leadership to a team and ensure positive outcomes and results.
• Exceptional verbal and writing skills required for communication with clients, management, and team members.
• Strong computer skills using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Procore, RMS, and Primavera.
• Must be able to manage and supervise others.
• Create, review, and manage project budgets, cost projections, and profit/loss.
• Multi‑task numerous projects at a single time in varying stages of bidding, design, and construction.
• Navigate time constraints and complete deliverables on time.
• Negotiate claims, change order proposals, and new awards with both subcontractors and customers.
• Be effective in a high‑stress environment.
• Recognize and apply lessons learned as it relates to bidding, design, projects, and management.
• Comprehend solicitations and SOWs to organize/perform/assign work with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret data; respond in a timely and professional manner; able to write routine SOWs; able to communicate clearly and succinctly on a basic and technical level.
• Ability to solve practical problems; ability to interpret and understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Learn and evolve new methods and systems.

Education/Training

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar relevant field.
• Preferred Certifications: OSHA 30 and PMP.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license.
• Must be able to pass pre‑employment background and drug screening.
• Must be able to be cleared for Air Force Base or site access.
• Preference for an Active or Current DoD Security Clearance.
• Must have the ability to maintain assigned work hours and schedule based on project requirements.
• Position may require up to 10% travel.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This is a position that requires work to be performed onsite at location or project construction site.
• Working both indoors and outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions and potentially severe environments.
• May be exposed to construction environments involving equipment, electrical or mechanical hazards, elevated work areas, confined spaces, dust, hazardous materials, and odors.
• Potential exposure to continuous loud noise produced by machinery and/or equipment.
• This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities. If you're ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:

• Living with Integrity
• Exceeding Expectations
• Acting with Urgency
• Delivering Excellence

we want to hear from you.

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer