Senior Construction Project Executive

The McDonnel Group; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Referral bonuses

Job summary

The McDonnel Group in Metairie, LA is seeking a Project Executive to lead multi-project delivery with profitability and client satisfaction. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and risk, while coordinating with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure project success.

Ideal candidates bring a minimum of 10 years in commercial construction management, strong contracts and financial acumen, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of commercial construction project management experience with leading project teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, risk analysis, and financial management.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project budgets, schedules, quality, contract compliance, and risk management.
• Provide executive leadership with monthly reports on financial performance, fee and contingency projections, labor, cash flow, compliance, and outstanding claims.
• Resolve complex contractual, design, personnel, and project issues, communicating risks and action plans through resolution.
• Review subcontracts and change orders before executive approval.
• Hire, mentor, and evaluate project staff; coordinate training, career development, and performance improvement with HR.
• Ensure project administrators maintain accurate records, compliance requirements, and risk controls.
• Develop relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors; identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Step into project management responsibilities as needed to support project delivery.
• Promote a positive, collaborative culture and demonstrate TMG’s core values: Work Ethic, Solution Oriented, Project Excellence, Client Centric, and Professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, or Project Management

Tools

P6

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The McDonnel Group in Metairie, LA is seeking a Project Executive to lead multi-project delivery with profitability and client satisfaction. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and risk, while coordinating with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure project success.

Ideal candidates bring a minimum of 10 years in commercial construction management, strong contracts and financial acumen, and proven leadership.