Project Executive - Heavy Civil

The Quest Organization; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quest Organization seeks a Project Executive to lead a portfolio of heavy civil and excavation projects from preconstruction through closeout in Boston, MA. You will oversee safety, schedule, quality, and profitability while guiding Senior Project Managers and project teams to deliver exceptional results.

You will own the portfolio’s financial performance, forecast budgets, and manage cash flow and change orders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in heavy civil, excavation, or infrastructure construction.
• Proven track record leading civil road/construction projects for a heavy civil contractor.
• Previous leadership as Project Executive, Senior Project Manager, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, scheduling, estimating, project controls, and financial management.
• Proven ability to mentor high-performing teams.
• Excellent client management, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of multiple heavy civil/excavation projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and profitability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and project teams.
• Own portfolio financial performance, including forecasting, budgets, WIP, cost-to-complete, cash flow, and change order management.
• Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual, operational, and schedule risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, clients, engineers, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
• Support preconstruction efforts, project planning, contract reviews, staffing, and project startup.
• Drive consistency in project controls, reporting, and execution across the portfolio.
• Partner with field leadership to optimize staffing, production, safety, and project delivery.
• Lead resolution of major project issues, claims, and complex client matters.
• Champion continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

Skills

Executive leadership

Team mentorship

Client management

Financial management

Risk management

Contract knowledge

Project controls

Communication

Safety standards

Construction scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Project Executive – Heavy Civil / Excavation

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead a portfolio of heavy civil and excavation projects from preconstruction through closeout. This executive-level role is responsible for overall project performance, financial results, client satisfaction, risk management, and developing high-performing project teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of multiple heavy civil/excavation projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and profitability.


• Lead, mentor, and develop Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and project teams.


• Own portfolio financial performance, including forecasting, budgets, WIP, cost-to-complete, cash flow, and change order management.


• Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual, operational, and schedule risks.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, clients, engineers, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.


• Support preconstruction efforts, project planning, contract reviews, staffing, and project startup.


• Drive consistency in project controls, reporting, and execution across the portfolio.


• Partner with field leadership to optimize staffing, production, safety, and project delivery.


• Lead resolution of major project issues, claims, and complex client matters.


• Champion continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in heavy civil, excavation, or infrastructure construction.


• Demonstrated experience managing civil road construction projects for a heavy civil contractor.


• Previous experience as a Project Executive, Senior Project Manager, or similar leadership role.


• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, scheduling, estimating, project controls, and financial management.


• Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing teams.


• Excellent client management, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.


• Strong understanding of construction safety standards and industry best practices.


• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.