Project Executive

Thor; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Thor is seeking a Project Executive to lead major and complex projects across the United States. The role requires overseeing $200M+ engagements, directing strategy across construction, design, engineering and MEP teams, and owning schedule, risk and profitability.

You will manage senior client relationships and ensure issues are resolved before escalation, while shaping procurement and cost-control plans. The position emphasizes developing project teams, maintaining master schedules, and

Qualifications

• Proven record leading large, complex projects.
• Experience of P&L accountability across multiple projects.
• At least 5 years managing design-build or hard-bid projects.
• Experience with lump sum, GMP and cost-plus / construction management.
• Strong understanding of contracts, project financials, estimating, scheduling and risk management.
• Experience with mission critical, data center, manufacturing or industrial projects is highly relevant.
• Track record of improving project profitability and developing successful project teams.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of $200M+ projects or multiple complex projects.
• Lead project execution strategy across construction, design, engineering and MEP teams.
• Own project financial performance, P&L, schedule, risk and commercial outcomes.
• Act as the primary customer contact, managing senior relationships and resolving issues before they reach executive escalation.
• Oversee procurement, subcontracting, change management and cost control to protect project profitability.
• Develop and maintain master schedules, identify potential delays and drive corrective action.
• Establish project risk and communication plans across owners, subcontractors, consultants and internal teams.
• Lead, mentor and develop Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, APMs and other project staff.

Skills

Project leadership

P&L accountability

Scheduling

Risk management

Client relationship management

Team mentoring

Job description

A 60+ year-old national design-builder is looking for a Project Executive to lead major and complex projects across the U.S.

The business operates across data centers, advanced technology, manufacturing, food & beverage and distribution, with design, engineering, construction, specialty equipment and automation capabilities under one platform.

The Role

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of $200M+ projects or multiple complex projects.
• Lead project execution strategy across construction, design, engineering and MEP teams.
• Own project financial performance, P&L, schedule, risk and commercial outcomes.
• Act as the primary customer contact, managing senior relationships and resolving issues before they reach executive escalation.
• Oversee procurement, subcontracting, change management and cost control to protect project profitability.
• Develop and maintain master schedules, identify potential delays and drive corrective action.
• Establish project risk and communication plans across owners, subcontractors, consultants and internal teams.
• Lead, mentor and develop Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, APMs and other project staff.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant construction experience, with a proven record leading large, complex projects.
• Experience of P&L accountability across multiple projects.
• At least 5 years managing design-build or hard-bid projects.
• Experience across contracting models including lump sum, GMP and cost-plus / construction management.
• Strong understanding of contracts, project financials, estimating, scheduling and risk management.
• Experience with mission critical, data center, manufacturing, industrial or other complex projects is highly relevant.
• A track record of improving project profitability and developing successful project teams.

The Opportunity

This is a senior project leadership position with responsibility well beyond day-to-day project management. You’ll have a seat across strategy, commercial performance, client relationships and project execution, while leading the teams responsible for delivering the work.

The company’s integrated design-build model also means the Project Executive works closely with design, engineering, MEP and field operations, rather than operating in a silo.