Project Executive

Blach Construction; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Vacation and holidays

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Student loan paydown

Education assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Blach Construction in the Bay Area seeks a Project Executive to lead major projects and strategic accounts, driving client satisfaction, financial success, and growth across operations.

The role mentors project leaders, collaborates with senior management, and champions process improvements, talent development, and enterprise initiatives. A senior-level, exempt position based in the Bay Area with competitive compensation. Excellent communication, leadership, and market insights are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive construction leadership experience, at Project Director level or equivalent.
• Strong track record in operational leadership and business development.
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.
• Deep understanding of market trends, client needs, and operational excellence principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Executive-in-Charge for major projects and key accounts, ensuring operational excellence, financial success, and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and guide Project Directors, Project Managers, and project teams in delivering outstanding project outcomes.
• Act as the senior executive point of contact for critical clients, ensuring long-term relationship health and repeat business.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new work aligned with Blach's strategic growth objectives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Construction leadership

Job description

Title: Project Executive

Reports to: Vice President

Summary of Position:

The Project Executive (PX) is a senior strategic executive responsible for the success of major projects and key client accounts, while also driving business development, market growth, and strategic initiatives across Blach Construction's operations. PXs are integral members of the Operations Executive Team and Senior Management Team and are additionally tasked with leading and championing company initiatives that strengthen operations, promote talent development, and position Blach for future growth. The PX role builds upon the foundation of Project Director experience, adding significant external and enterprise-level leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Operational and Client Leadership

• Serve as Executive-in-Charge for major projects and key accounts, ensuring operational excellence, financial success, and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and guide Project Directors, Project Managers, and project teams in delivering outstanding project outcomes.
• Act as the senior executive point of contact for critical clients, ensuring long-term relationship health and repeat business.

Business Development and Market Expansion

• Actively identify, pursue, and secure new work aligned with Blach's strategic growth objectives.
• Lead client acquisition strategies, team partnerships, and market positioning efforts.
• Represent Blach Construction at industry functions, conferences, and client engagements to build market visibility.

Strategic and Companywide Leadership

• Drive and lead company initiatives for the Operations group, including best practice development, process improvement, leadership training, and talent development.
• Partner with senior leadership to define and execute Blach's long-term strategic vision.
• Promote Blach's brand, culture, and values externally and internally.

Organizational Contribution

• Champion cross-functional collaboration between Operations, Preconstruction, Business Development, Marketing, and corporate leadership.
• Serve as a key advisor on company policies, operational strategies, and talent development programs.
• Model Blach's culture of ownership, collaboration, innovation, and integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive construction leadership experience, with proven success at the Project Director level or equivalent.
• Strong track record of operational leadership and business development success.
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and strategic thinking skills.
• Deep understanding of market trends, client needs, and operational excellence principles.

Location:

Bay Area

Position Status:

Full-time, regular business hours, exempt

Compensation:

Competitive base salary and performance bonuses; three weeks of paid vacation to start (four weeks after five years), holidays and sick leave; medical, dental and vision coverage; a 401(k) with company match; an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); long-term disability; paid parental leave; student loan paydown; education assistance; and wellness reimbursement.

About Blach Construction:

Founded in 1970 and employee-owned, Blach Construction is an award-winning builder and construction manager headquartered in San Jose, with operations across the Bay Area, the Central Coast and Southern California. We build in education, workplace, housing, and civic and cultural markets, and we are the inventor and exclusive builder of Folia, our own line of prefabricated buildings. Blach has been recognized year after year as one of the Bay Area’s Best Places to Work. Learn more at www.blach.com.

Blach Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.