Project Executive - Building Group

Kiewit; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability and retirement plans with matching

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Project Executive located in Springfield, VA, to oversee the performance for commercial construction projects and manage client relations.

The role demands 15+ years in vertical construction and requires strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary of $200,000 to $275,000 per year with a comprehensive benefits package.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in the vertical construction market.
• Strong business acumen and ability to identify new business opportunities.
• Prior experience in roles such as Project Manager or Director of Estimating.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for multiple construction teams throughout the construction process.
• Lead strategy development and foster business initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients to generate new business opportunities.

Skills

Vertical construction experience

Business acumen

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Home District/Group: Kiewit Building Group

Department: Field Operations

Market: Building

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Project Executive, you will work with various Project Management team members from different projects to manage the overall performance for commercial construction projects and have direct client relations responsibility. You will also provide an oversight of the estimation and complete project management of multiple project teams.

Other common names for this role: Project Director, Sponsor, Senior Project Manager, Construction Executive

District Overview

Kiewit Building Group specializes in vertical construction, we build office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, government buildings, science and technology facilities, retail and special‑use facilities, and extensive interior construction with tenant improvements. Our capabilities include all facets of construction and engineering including general contracting, construction management, design‑build, design‑assist and turn‑key project development.

Location

This position will be based out of our Regional office in Springfield, VA (Washington D.C). Regional travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership with strategy development and business initiatives within the organization.
• Provides oversight and senior management for multiple construction teams through the preconstruction and construction process.
• Senior Project Management responsibility for the project performance: financial, schedule, construction execution, and client relations.
• Ensures that staffing resources are sufficient on projects and assists in employee development, recruiting, and retention.
• Leads all aspects of Kiewit’s safety culture and a commitment to Nobody Gets Hurt.

GET WORK:

• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities, potential clients, and industry trends.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential clients, including developers, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with key client executives through content‑driven discussions aligned to the client's priorities and relevant trends.
• Create strategies for community partnerships to ensure Kiewit has diverse presence.
• Provide strategic plans for new business opportunities and foster new client relationships.
• Serve as the primary client relationship manager, building long‑term relationships with new and existing clients to generate new business opportunities.
• Oversight and collaboration during the preconstruction, estimating, and proposal development process for new and existing business opportunities.
• Lead contract negotiations, solutions, and development.
• Involvement in the community and industry as an influential leader through participation in organizations and memberships.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in the vertical construction market, preferably in the localized region.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business/Finance, or similar related experience that provides the required knowledge and experience.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Prior experience serving as Project Manager, Design Manager, Director of Estimating, or Project Director of construction teams, where responsibilities include construction, engineering, estimating, contracts management, and client relations.
• Knowledge of commercial construction standards including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Staff Management, Project Management, Business Process Management, Business Administration, Public Speaking and Presentations.

Working Conditions

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $200,000/yr – $275,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 06/03/2026 – 08/01/2026

We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.