Project Executive – Large Commercial Projects
Lead a portfolio of landmark projects for one of North Texas’s leading general contractors.
Dallas–Fort Worth is one of the strongest construction markets in the country, and my client is a large, well-established commercial general contractor with a major presence across the region. They’re looking for an experienced Project Executive to take ownership of a significant portfolio and play a key role in the company’s continued growth.
This is a senior leadership role with real influence and you’ll lead multiple project teams, own client relationships and help shape the direction of the business.
The opportunity
- Lead a portfolio of large, complex commercial projects across DFW, typically $80M–$150M+
- Top-of-market base salary up to $265K, plus a strong performance bonus and full benefits
- A senior seat in a growing business, with direct influence on strategy, pursuits and operations
- A strong backlog with repeat clients across sectors such as healthcare, office, mixed‑use, higher education and industrial
- A people‑first culture that invests in its leaders and promotes from within
What you’ll do
- Provide executive oversight of multiple projects from pursuit and preconstruction through closeout
- Lead, mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant PMs and Project Engineers
- Own project financials, including budgets, forecasts, cash flow, fee and risk management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, architects and key trade partners
- Lead pursuits, interviews and proposals alongside business development and preconstruction
- Work closely with General Superintendents and field leadership to drive safety, quality and schedule
- Resolve high-level contract, commercial and client issues with sound judgment
What you’ll bring
- 12+ years of experience with a commercial general contractor, including senior PM or Project Executive leadership
- A proven track record of delivering large commercial projects of $100M+, ideally managing multiple projects at once
- Strong financial and contract management skills, including CM at-risk, GMP and design‑build delivery
- Experience leading and developing project management teams
- Established relationships with DFW owners, developers and design firms
- Confident executive presence and excellent communication skills
- A degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field is preferred
Nice to have
- Healthcare, data center, higher education or mission‑critical experience
- A track record of winning repeat work and growing client relationships
- Experience with high‑rise or large ground‑up mixed‑use projects