Project Executive

Actalent; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Dental Care Plan

401(K) Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Paid Bereavement & Parental Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Columbus, OH seeks a Project Executive to provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for multiple commercial construction projects from award through final completion. This role ensures safe delivery, on schedule, within budget, and in line with quality standards.

You will mentor Project Managers and engineers, build strong relationships with owners, designers, subcontractors, and clients, and support business development while aligning outcomes with company goals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM, CE, architecture, or related field required.
• Proven experience in Sr construction leadership role.
• Experience delivering commercial construction projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, cost control, contract administration, risk management, quality management, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight for multiple commercial construction projects from award through final completion.
• Establish clear project goals and ensure alignment with schedules, budgets, contract requirements, and quality standards.
• Lead project teams through planning, execution, and closeout to achieve successful delivery.
• Review staffing, manpower, equipment, and material needs to support project execution.
• Set performance expectations, provide feedback, and promote accountability and growth.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, and field leadership to build high-performing teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and project partners.
• Understand client objectives and provide solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support negotiations of owner contracts and subcontracts in collaboration with Sr leadership.
• Monitor budgets, costs, expenses, billing, and cash flow to ensure financial health of projects.
• Develop cost-control strategies to prevent overruns and identify savings opportunities.
• Review progress and take corrective action with Sr leadership.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and quality-control procedures.
• Present cost projections, progress updates, risk assessments to Sr leadership and stakeholders.
• Support business development by representing the firm with clients and partners.
• Evaluate processes and workflows to improve efficiency and project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Construction software

MS Office

Financial acumen

Project oversight

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Scheduling software

Construction management software

Job description

The Project Executive provides strategic leadership and executive-level oversight for multiple commercial construction projects from award through final completion. This role ensures that all projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with established quality standards. The Project Executive leads and supports Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Engineers while cultivating strong relationships with clients, design professionals, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders. This position offers competitive compensation, regular compensation reviews, a comprehensive benefits package, and clear opportunities for long-term professional growth, with compensation aligned to experience and role level.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight for multiple commercial construction projects from award through final completion.
• Establish clear project goals and ensure alignment with project schedules, budgets, contract requirements, and quality standards.
• Lead project teams through all phases of planning, execution, and closeout to achieve successful project delivery.
• Review project staffing, manpower, equipment, and material needs to support efficient and effective project execution.
• Set clear performance expectations for project teams, provide regular feedback, and promote accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project team members to build high-performing teams.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other project partners.
• Understand client objectives, proactively address concerns, and provide solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and support the negotiation of owner contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and other contractual matters in collaboration with Sr leadership and estimating teams.
• Monitor project budgets, cost projections, expenses, billing, and cash flow to ensure financial health of projects.
• Develop and implement cost-control strategies to prevent budget overruns and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Review project progress, financial performance, schedules, and operational challenges with project leadership and take corrective action as needed.
• Identify project risks early and ensure appropriate mitigation and corrective-action plans are developed and implemented.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, company policies, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality-control procedures across all projects.
• Prepare and present project cost projections, progress updates, risk assessments, and performance reports to Sr leadership, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Support business development efforts by representing the firm professionally with current and prospective clients and contributing to growth initiatives.
• Evaluate project processes and workflows and implement best practices that improve efficiency, consistency, and overall project delivery.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Project Executive or in a similar Sr construction leadership role.
• Extensive commercial construction project management experience with general contractor or construction management environments.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering commercial construction projects on schedule and within budget.
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, cost control, contract administration, risk management, quality management, and safety practices.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to review and interpret budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and other project financial data.
• Proven ability to lead multiple project teams simultaneously and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide, and develop project teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project partners, and internal teams.
• Proficiency with construction management software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience overseeing multiple concurrent commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Experience supporting business development activities and representing a construction firm to clients and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and improve project processes and workflows.
• Experience mentoring and developing Project Managers, Project Engineers, and field leadership.
• Comfort working closely with Sr leadership on contractual, financial, and operational matters.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

• Health Care Plan
• Dental Care Plan
• 401(K) Plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Paid Bereavement & Parental Leave

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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