Project Executive - Building Group

Kiewit; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Project Executive to lead diverse Project Management teams across multiple commercial construction projects. You will oversee estimation, preconstruction and project management, with direct client relations responsibility and a focus on safety, staffing and performance.

The role is based in our Springfield, VA regional office with regional travel required. Strong background in vertical construction, leadership, and strategic planning is essential for driving project success

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related field
• 15+ years’ experience in vertical construction
• Experience as Project Manager/Director roles in construction teams
• Knowledge of scheduling, contracts and coordination across disciplines

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategy development for multiple construction teams
• Oversee preconstruction, estimating and proposal development processes
• Manage project performance including financials, schedule and client relations
• Lead staffing decisions, recruiting and staff development
• Maintain a strong safety culture and drive Nobody Gets Hurt

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff Management

Project Management

Public Speaking

Presentations

Business Acumen

Client Relations

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering/Construction Management/Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

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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 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

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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:09/24/2026 -10/31/2026

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.