Project Executive

The Fordy Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Profit-sharing program

Long-term growth opportunities

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement savings program

Paid time off

Vehicle allowance

Additional benefits package available

Job summary

The Fordy Group, a respected Pacific Northwest general contractor, seeks a Project Executive to lead business development and provide executive oversight of critical projects in Portland, OR. The role blends strategy, client relationships, and project leadership to deliver exceptional construction outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in commercial construction, a track record of securing negotiated work, and strong financial and preconstruction know-how.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive commercial construction experience.
• Proven success in both business development and project leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of preconstruction, estimating, operations, contracts, project management, and construction delivery methods.
• Experience managing client relationships from pursuit through project completion.
• Demonstrated ability to secure and grow negotiated work.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing profitability, forecasting, and risk.
• Existing relationships within the Oregon construction, development, architecture, or ownership community are highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to expand market presence across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
• Identify, pursue, and secure negotiated and competitive commercial construction opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, architects, consultants, brokers, and industry partners.
• Lead client presentations, interviews, and project pursuit efforts.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking functions, and community organizations.
• Mentor and support Project Managers, Superintendents, and emerging leaders.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across teams.
• Guide project strategy related to schedule, budget, risk, quality, and client satisfaction.

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Business development

Project leadership

Estimating/Preconstruction

Client relationship management

Financial acumen

Education

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

Job description

The Fordy Group has partnered with a leading Pacific Northwest General Contractor to recruit an experienced Project Executive for their Portland, Oregon headquarters.

Our client is a highly respected, family-owned commercial contractor with nearly 90 years of construction excellence. Built on a foundation of integrity, craftsmanship, and long-term client relationships, they have successfully delivered projects across healthcare, education, hospitality, civic, cultural, telecommunications, technology, industrial, and specialty commercial sectors throughout the Pacific Northwest.

As the company continues its growth trajectory, they are seeking a dynamic Project Executive to serve as a true seller-doer, driving business development efforts while providing executive oversight of key projects and client relationships.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a construction leader who enjoys developing business, nurturing long-term partnerships, and guiding successful project delivery.

The Opportunity

As Project Executive, you will play a critical role in both revenue generation and project success. You will be responsible for identifying and securing new opportunities, strengthening strategic client relationships, supporting preconstruction efforts, and providing executive oversight across a portfolio of commercial construction projects.

This role requires a balance of business development expertise, operational leadership, and market presence. The successful candidate will be viewed as a trusted advisor by clients while supporting internal teams in delivering exceptional project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Market Growth

• Develop and execute business development strategies to expand market presence across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
• Identify, pursue, and secure negotiated and competitive commercial construction opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, architects, consultants, brokers, and industry partners.
• Lead client presentations, interviews, and project pursuit efforts.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking functions, and community organizations.
• Develop strategic account plans to drive repeat business and long-term client partnerships.
• Maintain and grow a healthy pipeline of commercial construction opportunities.
• Provide executive leadership and oversight across multiple commercial construction projects.
• Support project teams from preconstruction through closeout.
• Guide project strategy related to schedule, budget, risk management, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Participate in contract negotiations and project delivery planning.
• Monitor project financial performance, forecasting, and profitability.
• Assist project teams in resolving complex challenges and mitigating project risk.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company standards.

Preconstruction & Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with estimating, preconstruction, and operations teams during project pursuits.
• Support conceptual estimating, budgeting, value engineering, and project planning efforts.
• Assist clients in evaluating delivery methods and project approaches.
• Provide market intelligence and contribute to the company's strategic growth initiatives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor and support Project Managers, Superintendents, and emerging leaders.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Promote an exceptional client-focused culture throughout the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of progressive commercial construction experience.
• Proven success in both business development and project leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of preconstruction, estimating, operations, contracts, project management, and construction delivery methods.
• Experience managing client relationships from pursuit through project completion.
• Demonstrated ability to secure and grow negotiated work.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing profitability, forecasting, and risk.
• Existing relationships within the Oregon construction, development, architecture, or ownership community are highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field preferred.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

• A trusted relationship-builder with strong industry credibility.
• Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented.
• Strategic in their thinking and execution.
• An effective communicator and client advocate.
• A collaborative leader who develops high-performing teams.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding construction experiences.
• Driven by long-term partnership building rather than transactional project pursuits.
• Annual performance bonus
• Profit-sharing program
• Long-term growth opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings program
• Paid time off
• Vehicle allowance (where applicable)
• Additional benefits package available upon request

About Our Client

Our client has spent generations building a reputation as one of the Pacific Northwest's most respected commercial contractors. Their commitment to quality, integrity, craftsmanship, and client service has resulted in decades of repeat business and long-standing relationships across a diverse range of market sectors.

They offer the stability of an established family-owned business combined with the opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping the company's future growth and success.