Senior Construction Project Executive: Lead Teams & Clients

Benchmark Construction; Harmonville (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Construction seeks a results-driven Project Executive to own outcomes across multiple projects from preconstruction through closeout. Based in Plymouth Meeting, PA, you’ll guide teams to meet schedule, profitability, and client expectations while upholding Benchmark’s standards.

You’ll lead Project Managers and Superintendents, drive risk management, strengthen client relationships, and develop people—ensuring long-term success for projects and the firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction management experience, including successful delivery of complex projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to coach, mentor, delegate, and hold project teams accountable for results.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, cost control, projections, profitability, and the financial decisions that drive successful projects.
• Deep knowledge of construction methodologies, building design, project management, and applicable building codes and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own the outcome of multiple projects, ensuring they deliver on schedule, meet profitability goals, and exceed client expectations.
• Provide direction, clarity, and accountability to Project Managers, Superintendents, Assistant Project Managers, and other team members while building a high-performing team.
• Serve as a key client contact from preconstruction through completion, building trusting relationships.
• Own project projections, monitor budgets and costs, identify financial risks, and maximize profitability.
• Anticipate project challenges, assess risk, and help teams solve the tough issues before they impact cost or schedule.
• Bridge preconstruction & operations, shaping schedules, phasing, logistics, and constructability.
• Keep projects on track with visibility into schedules, buyout, submittals, RFIs, submittals, and quality control.
• Coach, mentor, and provide feedback to project team members.
• Protect safety & quality through proactive planning and consistent execution.
• Build the business by strengthening relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Lead through challenges with sound decisions and autonomy.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Construction expertise

Strategic problem-solving

Client leadership

Multi-project management

Independent & accountable

Technology proficiency

Communication skills

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Benchmark Construction seeks a results-driven Project Executive to own outcomes across multiple projects from preconstruction through closeout. Based in Plymouth Meeting, PA, you’ll guide teams to meet schedule, profitability, and client expectations while upholding Benchmark’s standards.

You’ll lead Project Managers and Superintendents, drive risk management, strengthen client relationships, and develop people—ensuring long-term success for projects and the firm.