Project Executive | $200k plus | Hybrid Schedule

Flowtec Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowtec Construction seeks a Project Executive to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects in Chicago, overseeing owners, design teams, contractors, and internal staff. You will influence preconstruction through closeout, drive client relations, project strategy, and financial performance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in commercial construction or design-build, with strong leadership and communication skills and experience with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction, design-build, or related AEC environment.
• Experience leading complex, high-value projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Strong understanding of project financials, contracts, scheduling, procurement, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee project strategy, execution, schedule, budget, and financial performance.
• Serve as primary contact for owners and key project stakeholders.
• Lead coordination between architecture, engineering, construction, and project management teams.
• Provide oversight of preconstruction, estimating, procurement, scheduling, and construction activities.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and design partners.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Managers and teams.
• Monitor project quality, safety, schedule, and financial performance.
• Assist with business development and identifying opportunities with existing and prospective clients.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Mentorship

Education

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

Job description

I’m currently working with a highly established, multidisciplinary AEC firm that is looking to add a Project Executive to its Chicago team.

This is a unique opportunity to join an organization that brings architecture, engineering, interiors, construction, and design-build capabilities under one roof. With a long history in Chicago and a diverse portfolio across commercial, hospitality, industrial, logistics, civic, residential, and other complex projects, the firm takes a highly integrated approach to project delivery.

The Project Executive will play a key leadership role overseeing complex projects and working directly with owners, design teams, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams.

This person will have the opportunity to be involved in projects from preconstruction and planning through execution, commissioning, and closeout, while helping drive client relationships, project strategy, financial performance, schedule, and overall delivery.

The company has a significant history in hospitality and adaptive-reuse projects, including the transformation of existing Chicago office buildings into major hotel developments such as the Conrad Chicago and La Quinta Inn & Suites.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee project strategy, execution, schedule, budget, and financial performance
• Serve as a primary point of contact for owners and key project stakeholders
• Lead coordination between architecture, engineering, construction, and project management teams
• Provide oversight of preconstruction, estimating, procurement, scheduling, and construction activities
• Identify project risks and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and design partners
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Managers and project teams
• Monitor project quality, safety, schedule, and financial performance
• Assist with business development and identifying opportunities with existing and prospective clients

Ideal Background

• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction, construction management, design-build, or a related AEC environment
• Experience leading complex, high-value projects from preconstruction through completion
• Strong understanding of project financials, contracts, scheduling, procurement, and risk management
• Experience working directly with owners and senior-level stakeholders
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Experience with multidisciplinary project teams preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred

Compensation & Schedule

This is a strong opportunity for a senior construction leader who wants to work within a multidisciplinary organization rather than a traditional standalone GC, with access to architecture, engineering, interiors, construction, and design-build expertise under one organization.