Senior Project Executive

FlexForce; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

FlexForce in New York, NY seeks a driven Senior Project Executive to lead the delivery of complex public-sector design‑build projects across NYC. You will set strategic direction on project execution, client relations, contract negotiations, financial oversight, and business development to ensure compliant, on‑time, on‑budget results.

The ideal candidate will oversee multiple projects and teams, motivate staff, cultivate senior client relationships, and drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• 15+ years progressive construction management experience.
• Minimum 5 years in an executive or senior leadership role.
• Public-sector project experience with NYC agencies preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NYC procurement, MWBE, and public contract regulations.
• Experience negotiating contracts with owners, consultants, and subs.
• DBIA certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary client contact for senior representatives.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, profitability, risk analysis, and reporting.
• Negotiate and manage contracts in line with AIA and public sector rules.
• Partner with leadership on business development and growth.
• Drive team performance focusing on safety, quality, schedule, compliance.
• Mentor project managers and senior staff; support talent development.

Skills

Construction management

Executive leadership

Public sector experience

NYC procurement

Contract negotiations

Business development

Procore

CMiC

Textura

Education

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

Tools

Procore

CMiC

Textura

Job description

We are seeking a driven, organized, and highly effective Senior Project Executive to lead the successful delivery of complex public-sector design-build projects throughout New York City. This individual will serve as a senior leader within the organization, providing strategic direction across project execution, client relations, contract negotiations, financial oversight, and business development efforts. The Senior Project Executive will act as the primary client-facing leader, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with all NYC procurement requirements, MWBE goals, diversity initiatives, and public-sector regulations.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader and manager who can effectively oversee multiple projects and teams with many moving parts. They must be highly organized, prepared, dedicated, able to motivate project teams, instill confidence among stakeholders, and consistently go the extra mile to achieve successful outcomes. Design-build experience is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client representatives.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, profitability, risk analysis, and financial reporting.
• Negotiate, review, and manage contracts while ensuring compliance with AIA documents and public-sector requirements.
• Partner with executive leadership on business development and growth initiatives.
• Drive project team performance with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor Project Managers and other senior staff while supporting talent development and succession planning.

Experience Requirements:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction management.
• Minimum of 5 years in an executive or senior leadership role.
• Public-sector project experience preferred, particularly with New York City agencies.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects for agencies such as DDC, SCA, NYCHA, DEP, or similar public entities.
• Extensive experience managing budgets, forecasting, profitability, P&L responsibility, and margin optimization.
• Strong knowledge of NYC procurement processes, prevailing wage requirements, public contract regulations, MWBE compliance, and diversity initiatives.
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts with owners, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Demonstrated success in client-facing leadership positions with the ability to cultivate and maintain long-term relationships.
• Experience mentoring and developing Project Managers and other senior staff.
• Strong business development experience, including identifying and pursuing new public-sector opportunities.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, CMiC, Textura, or similar platforms.
• Ability to drive operational excellence, team performance, safety compliance, quality standards, and project delivery success.
• Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to drive innovation while maintaining compliance and profitability.
• Established relationships within NYC's public-sector construction market are highly desirable.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.

Credentialing Requirements:

• DBIA or Associate DBIA certification required.
• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen

Physical Requirements:

• Full-time, in-person position located in New York, NY.
• Must be able to effectively manage project teams, attend client meetings, and oversee multiple active project sites as needed.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel throughout the New York City market and project locations as needed.
• Starting at $250,000-$275,000 annually
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)

Target Hire Date: 1-2 weeks from application.