Senior Construction Project Executive

The McDonnel Group; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The McDonnel Group is seeking a Project Executive to lead teams across multiple large construction projects, ensuring successful delivery, profitability, and client satisfaction.

They value experience in commercial construction PM, strong knowledge of contracts and financials, and the ability to mentor staff while expanding business opportunities. This on-site role demands leadership and a client-centric approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, or an equivalent field.
• 10+ years of commercial construction project management experience leading project teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, risk analysis, and financial management.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while mentoring staff and building strong working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and project management software; P6 and Procore experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record.

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

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Risk analysis

Contract management

Communication

MS Excel

Procore

P6

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

P6

Procore

Job description

The McDonnel Group is seeking a Project Executive to lead teams across multiple large construction projects, ensuring successful delivery, profitability, and client satisfaction.

They value experience in commercial construction PM, strong knowledge of contracts and financials, and the ability to mentor staff while expanding business opportunities. This on-site role demands leadership and a client-centric approach.