Project Executive-Heavy Civil

Kimmel and Associates; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level leadership opportunity

Strong career growth potential

Safety-focused culture

Business development opportunities

Job summary

Kimmel and Associates is looking for a Project Executive to provide strategic oversight and leadership for its California construction portfolio, representing the company to owners, joint venture partners, employees, trade partners, and the public.

You will drive project execution, client relationships, financial performance, business development, and team leadership, with travel across California to active sites and a commitment to safety and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive construction experience.
• Proven experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of project financials, contracts, scheduling, safety, and operations.
• Demonstrated success building relationships with owners, clients, subcontractors, and industry partners.
• Willingness to travel throughout California and visit active jobsites.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from award through construction execution.
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
• Participate in project pursuits, preconstruction, business development, and client acquisition.
• Establish project strategy, staffing plans, and operational systems.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, costs, profitability, risk and performance.
• Mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other team members.
• Drive performance in safety, quality, schedule, cost, and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with operations and safety to maintain proactive safety culture.
• Monitor financial performance, forecasts, cash flow, and profitability.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and additional services.
• Represent the company professionally in industry and community activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a well-established construction company with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects throughout California. The organization is committed to operational excellence, safety, integrity, strong client relationships, and developing its people.

About the Position

The Project Executive provides strategic oversight and leadership for assigned projects throughout California, serving as the primary company representative to owners, joint venture partners, employees, trade partners, suppliers, and the public.

This role is responsible for project execution, client relationships, financial performance, business development, team leadership, and operational strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead projects from award through successful construction execution.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
• Participate in project pursuits, preconstruction, business development, and client acquisition.
• Establish project strategy, staffing plans, operational systems, and processes.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, costs, profitability, risk, and overall performance.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other team members.
• Drive performance across safety, quality, schedule, cost, and client satisfaction.
• Partner with operations and safety teams to maintain a proactive safety culture.
• Monitor project financial performance, forecasts, cash flow, and profitability.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and additional services.
• Represent the company professionally in industry, client, and community activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive construction experience.
• Proven experience leading complex construction projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of project financials, contracts, scheduling, safety, and operations.
• Demonstrated success building relationships with owners, clients, subcontractors, and industry partners.
• Experience with business development, project pursuits, preconstruction, or client development.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel throughout California and regularly visit active jobsites.

Benefits

• $200,000–$275,000 compensation
• Executive-level leadership opportunity
• Oversight of significant and diverse project portfolios
• Strong career growth potential
• Opportunity to influence project strategy, profitability, and team development
• Collaborative, safety-focused company culture
• Business development and community involvement opportunities