Project Executive - Commercial Drywall

Solid Rock Recruiting LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Project Executive for a growing commercial contractor in Chicago. This role involves overseeing new drywall construction projects, building client relationships, and leading project negotiations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in drywall project management, strong communication skills, and a customer-focused approach. This position is full-time, with local project management required but no overnight travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing large commercial drywall projects.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee new construction projects from award through closeout.
• Regularly meet clients and visit job sites to maintain relationships.
• Lead negotiations on change orders and project issues.
• Collaborate with APMs/PMs to manage operational workload.
• Ensure project schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met.

Skills

Experience in drywall project management

Strong communicator

Ability to manage multiple projects

Relationship management skills

Customer-first mindset

Job description

✅ Job Posting – Project Executive (New Drywall Construction – Chicago, IL)

Position: Project Executive
Industry: Commercial Drywall
Location: Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Local project and client visits required (50%+ field time) - NO OVERNIGHT TRAVEL

About the Opportunity

A growing commercial contractor in the Chicago market is expanding their New Construction division and is seeking a strong Project Executive–level leader. This hire will step into an active backlog, support newly awarded work, and play a key role in client management and project delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who is polished, relationship-focused, and experienced managing large commercial projects in the drywall sectors.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee new construction projects from award through closeout

• Regularly meet with clients, visit active jobsites, and maintain strong customer relationships

• Lead negotiations on change orders and resolve A/B-level project issues

• Collaborate with internal APMs/PMs, who handle much of the internal operational workload

• Ensure project schedules, budget goals, and quality standards are met

• Represent the company professionally with owners, GCs, and project partners

What We’re Looking For

• Experience indrywall project management

• Strong communicator with a customer-first mindset

• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize field presence

• Capable of owning relationship management more than pure back-office operations

• Driven, polished, and comfortable handling client-facing responsibilities

Interested? Apply here or contact Caleb at Solid Rock Recruiting -- [e-mail]