Senior Construction Project Leader

J Benton Construction; Christiansted (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

J. Benton Construction,LLC is seeking a Project Executive to provide executive leadership and strategic oversight across multiple construction projects, guiding them from preconstruction to closeout.

The role sets priorities, drives profitability, ensures safety and quality, and strengthens client relationships. You will mentor project teams, support business development, and help improve project management practices while adhering to company standards and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of construction project leadership experience in CM/CM-at-Risk or general contracting.
• Proven track record leading multiple project teams on large-scale or complex projects.
• Accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of multiple projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Lead business development efforts, including pursuit strategy and client interviews.
• Direct preconstruction and delivery strategies with estimating and operations teams.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with owners and stakeholders.
• Negotiate owner contracts and oversee subcontractor contracts.
• Identify and resolve critical project issues to drive success.
• Develop and mentor project leadership teams and support performance management.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, safety programs, and SOPs.
• Contribute to growth through talent development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Executive communication

Team mentorship

Problem solving

Collaborative leadership

Distributed teams

Education

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

Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

J. Benton Construction,LLC is seeking a Project Executive to provide executive leadership and strategic oversight across multiple construction projects, guiding them from preconstruction to closeout.

The role sets priorities, drives profitability, ensures safety and quality, and strengthens client relationships. You will mentor project teams, support business development, and help improve project management practices while adhering to company standards and safety programs.