Project Executive

G&E Partners; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

Company vehicle and gas card

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance and long‑‑

Job summary

G&E Partners is seeking an accomplished project executive to lead both project operations and business development for a major heavy civil contractor in the United States. You will decide project pursuits within your state and determine how projects are delivered, with authority to make the big calls and responsibility to deliver measurable results.

In this role you will supervise senior project managers, shape bid strategy, manage risk and ensure safety, quality and on-time performance across

Qualifications

• Executive-level leadership across a heavy civil portfolio (highways, bridges, tunnels, marine, utilities, earthworks or rail).
• Sharp commercial focus aligned with strategy, margin targets and risk appetite.
• Proactive risk management with hands-on, lead-from-the-front style.
• Commitment to quality and right-first-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Set the direction. Make sure every project supports the company's long-term vision, growth targets and reputation.
• Own the numbers. Drive margin performance across your portfolio through budgeting, cost control and forecasting from pre-construction to closeout.
• Build and lead high-performing teams. Mentor and directly supervise senior project managers and their teams, and develop the next generation of leaders.
• Win the work. Shape bid strategy, lead high-stakes contract negotiations with general counsel, and pursue new business that grows the company in the right direction.
• Control the risk. Lead on change orders, claims and dispute resolution, and keep high-exposure items such as ground conditions, third-party interfaces and supply chain under control.
• Track what matters. Monitor KPIs on safety, production rates, labor productivity, schedule and equipment utilization, and act quickly when something slips.
• Put resources where they count. Allocate equipment, labor and materials across multiple concurrent projects for maximum impact.
• Make safety non-negotiable. Own safety, quality, schedule and HSE compliance across your portfolio.
• Raise the bar. Lead lessons-learned reviews, drive process improvements, and bring in new technology that makes the business sharper.
• Be the face of the business. Build lasting relationships with owners, developers, agencies, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Executive leadership

Commercial focus

Risk management

Quality delivery

Job description

This isn't just another project executive role. You'll lead both project operations and business development for a major heavy civil contractor, deciding which projects the business pursues in your state and how it delivers them.

You'll have the authority to make the big calls and the responsibility to deliver the results. Your success will be measured, visible and tied directly to how well your teams perform in the field.

What You'll Do

• Set the direction. Make sure every project supports the company's long-term vision, growth targets and reputation.
• Own the numbers. Drive margin performance across your portfolio through budgeting, cost control and forecasting from pre-construction to closeout.
• Build and lead high-performing teams. Mentor and directly supervise senior project managers and their teams, and develop the next generation of leaders.
• Win the work. Shape bid strategy, lead high-stakes contract negotiations with general counsel, and pursue new business that grows the company in the right direction.
• Control the risk. Lead on change orders, claims and dispute resolution, and keep high-exposure items such as ground conditions, third-party interfaces and supply chain under control.
• Track what matters. Monitor KPIs on safety, production rates, labor productivity, schedule and equipment utilization, and act quickly when something slips.
• Put resources where they count. Allocate equipment, labor and materials across multiple concurrent projects for maximum impact.
• Make safety non-negotiable. Own safety, quality, schedule and HSE compliance across your portfolio.
• Raise the bar. Lead lessons-learned reviews, drive process improvements, and bring in new technology that makes the business sharper.
• Be the face of the business. Build lasting relationships with owners, developers, agencies, subcontractors and suppliers.

What You'll Bring

• Executive-level leadership across a heavy civil portfolio: highways, bridges, tunnels, marine, utilities, earthworks or rail
• A sharp commercial focus that keeps projects aligned with strategy, margin targets and risk appetite
• Proactive risk management and a hands-on, lead-from-the-front style
• A commitment to quality and right-first-time delivery

What's in It for You

• Competitive base salary plus performance bonus
• Stock ownership, so you share directly in the success you build
• Company vehicle and gas card
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick leave and company holidays
• Real autonomy and a clear path to long-term career progression

If you want to lead the work as well as deliver it, this is the seat for you.