Project Executive

NES Fircroft; York (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is partnering with a General Contractor to hire a Project Executive for the Greater Chicago area. The role leads complex industrial projects from preconstruction to completion, mentoring project teams and driving safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in industrial construction and a strong network with owners and developers in the Midwest. The position focuses on expanding the company’s industrial footprint and growing strategic client

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial construction experience (big box warehouse, distribution, manufacturing).
• Current or recent experience as Project Executive, Senior Project Manager, or Project Director.
• Established relationships with industrial owners, developers, and decision-makers.
• Strong financial and operational acumen.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of complex industrial projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Lead and mentor project managers, superintendents, and project teams.
• Drive project financial performance, schedule, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Maintain and expand relationships with owners, developers, and other key stakeholders.
• Bring a strong network of industrial clients and opportunities to the company.
• Expand the industrial footprint through project leadership and strategic client development.
• Partner with senior leadership on continued growth of the Industrial business.

Skills

Industrial construction experience

Leadership

Client relationships

Financial/operational acumen

Communication

Project Executive / Senior Project MgT

Midwest Chicago market knowledge

Job description

We are partnered with an established General Contractor seeking an experienced Project Executive to join their team in the Greater Chicago area as part of a strategic growth initiative within their Industrial business.

Industrial is the company’s core market, supported by additional expertise in Medical/Pharmaceutical and Data Center construction. The company already has a strong Industrial platform, experienced teams, and an established client base.

Their growth strategy is centered around strategic talent acquisition, bringing in proven industry leaders who can expand the business through the relationships, clients, and opportunities they have developed throughout their careers.

They are looking for a Project Executive who can:

• Provide executive oversight of complex Industrial projects from preconstruction through completion
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams
• Drive project financial performance, schedule, quality, safety, and client satisfaction
• Maintain and expand relationships with owners, developers, and other key industry stakeholders
• Bring a strong network of Industrial clients and decision-makers
• Leverage existing relationships to introduce new clients and opportunities to the company
• Help expand the company’s Industrial footprint through both project leadership and strategic client development
• Partner with senior leadership on continued growth of the Industrial business

Ideal Candidate:

• 10+ years of Industrial construction experience (Big box warehouse, Distribution, Manufacturing - Food and Beverage, etc.)
• Current or recent experience as a Project Executive, Senior Project Manager, Project Director, or similar
• Proven track record leading complex Industrial projects
• Strong financial and operational acumen
• Established relationships with Industrial owners, developers, and decision-makers
• A demonstrated ability to bring clients, relationships, and new opportunities with them
• Strong knowledge of the Chicago/Midwest Industrial market
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills

This is an opportunity to join an established Industrial-first GC that is investing in experienced leaders as a key component of its growth strategy.