Project Executive

Appleton Finn; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Professional development

Annual bonus

Job summary

Appleton Finn seeks a Project Executive to oversee delivery of complex construction projects across the Bay Area. You will provide strategic oversight, mentor teams, and drive safety, quality, schedule, and profitability.

The role requires 15+ years in commercial construction, leadership of large projects, and a Bachelor’s degree. Expect strong client relationships, regional business development, and an 100% employee-owned environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of commercial construction experience, including leadership of large or complex projects.
• Experience in commercial, healthcare, education, life sciences, or technology sectors preferred.
• Strong financial, operational, and contract-management expertise.
• Proven ability to lead teams and maintain senior-level client relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Oversee multiple project teams, including Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Manage project financials, forecasting, contracts, risk, and profitability.
• Build lasting relationships with clients, architects, consultants, and trade partners.
• Support preconstruction, project pursuits, and regional business development.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Mentor and develop project teams while promoting collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Mentoring

Financial management

Contract management

Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

A leading employee-owned general contractor is seeking an experienced Project Executive to oversee the delivery of complex construction projects throughout the Bay Area. The company delivers technically demanding projects across the commercial, healthcare, higher education, K-12, life sciences, corporate, and technology sectors.

The Project Executive will provide strategic oversight across multiple projects, develop strong client relationships, mentor project teams, and ensure exceptional performance in safety, quality, schedule, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Oversee multiple project teams, including Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Manage project financials, forecasting, contracts, risk, and overall profitability.
• Build lasting relationships with clients, architects, consultants, and trade partners.
• Support preconstruction, project pursuits, and regional business development efforts.
• Ensure projects meet the company’s safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Mentor and develop project teams while promoting a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of commercial construction experience, including leadership of large or complex projects.
• Experience within commercial, healthcare, education, life sciences, or technology construction preferred.
• Strong financial, operational, and contract-management expertise.
• Proven ability to lead teams and maintain senior-level client relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Base salary: $250,000 to $290,000
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and professional-development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, 100% employee-owned contractor with a strong West Coast presence and an established portfolio of highly technical projects.