Project Executive | High-rise Construction

Henderson Scott US; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Scott US is seeking a Project Executive to lead high-rise construction initiatives in Jersey City and Manhattan. The role focuses on directing multiple projects, ensuring alignment with schedules, budgets, and client expectations.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in construction management, with at least 5 years in senior leadership, and a proven track record delivering ground-up high-rise developments in NYC, navigating DOB, FDNY, and related authorities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive construction management experience, incl. 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience delivering ground-up high-rise residential and mixed-use projects in NYC.
• Familiarity with DOB, DOT, FDNY and other regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership across multiple high-rise projects, aligning with budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Guide preconstruction planning, and coordinate with estimating, scheduling, and procurement teams.
• Monitor budgets and financial performance to maximize profitability.
• Build and sustain relationships with clients, owners, subcontractors, and city agencies.
• Mentor project managers, superintendents, and field staff for high performance.
• Oversee schedules, logistics, safety, and quality control across projects.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders for proper integration.
• Ensure permits and regulatory requirements are secured before start.
• Manage risk assessments and mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future work.

Skills

Executive leadership

High-rise construction

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Construction management

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

BIM coordination

Job description

A leading New York City General Contractor with a strong track record and a robust pipeline of projects, specializing in new construction, high-rise residential, hospitality, and large-scale commercial projects across the city, is seeking a highly skilled Project Executive to join their growing leadership team.

Projects in Jersey City and Manhattan!

The Executive | High-rise Construction will:

• Provide executive-level leadership and direction across multiple high-rise construction projects, ensuring alignment with company goals, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Evaluate project documents to ensure completeness, design intent, constructability, and compliance with NYC building codes and regulations, obtaining all necessary clarifications from design teams.
• Develop project execution strategies, oversee preconstruction planning, and coordinate with estimating, scheduling, and procurement teams.
• Monitor project budgets and financial performance, implementing proactive measures to avoid cost overruns and maximize profitability.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen strong relationships with clients, ownership groups, subcontractors, design professionals, and city agencies.
• Oversee, mentor, and support project managers, superintendents, and field staff to ensure cohesive and high-performing project teams.
• Lead coordination of project schedules, logistics plans, safety protocols, and quality control measures.
• Review and approve shop drawings, submittals, RFI responses, and change orders to ensure integration of all building systems.
• Ensure all permits, licenses, and regulatory requirements are secured prior to project commencement.
• Manage risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and implement best practices for future work.

The ideal Project Director | High-rise Construction will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven track record delivering ground-up high-rise residential and mixed-use projects in New York City, including experience navigating DOB, DOT, FDNY, and other regulatory bodies.
• 15+ years of progressive construction management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity (Project Executive or Project Director).
• Strong expertise in managing large-scale projects exceeding $100M in value.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams of project managers, superintendents, and field personnel across multiple concurrent projects.
• Deep understanding of project scheduling, cost control, and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to represent the firm to ownership groups, investors, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in construction management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.) and familiarity with BIM coordination processes.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.