Project Executive - Building Group

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

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical/dental/vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Project Executive to lead diverse PM teams across commercial construction projects from our Springfield, VA region. You will drive strategy, oversee preconstruction and construction activities, and manage project performance including financials, schedule, and client relations.

This role requires 15+ years in vertical construction, a relevant degree, and strong leadership and communication skills to guide staffing, safety culture, and complex client negotiations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the vertical construction market (local region preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business or related field.
• Strong business acumen with ability to identify and pursue new opportunities.
• Experience as Project Manager, Design Manager, Director of Estimating, or Project Director in construction.
• Knowledge of commercial construction standards and coordinating/subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership with strategy development and business initiatives.
• Oversee multiple construction teams through preconstruction and construction.
• Senior PM for project performance: financials, schedule, execution, and client relations.
• Ensure staffing resources and support employee development, recruiting, and retention.
• Lead safety culture and the Nobody Gets Hurt program.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Staff management

Project management

Public speaking

Business process management

Business administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Construction Management; Business: Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position Overview

As a Project Executive, you will lead 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.

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 fosters new client relationships.
• Serves as the primary client relationship manager, who builds 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.
• Leads 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; Business: Finance, OR similar type experience in a related position that provides knowledge and experience required for this position
• 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

• 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:09/24/2026 -10/31/2026

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We offer our fulltime 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.

There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

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

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