Senior Project Executive, Commercial Construction

Urban League of Nebraska; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Travel opportunities

And more

Job summary

MCL Construction seeks a Project Executive to lead multiple commercial projects in Omaha, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality. The role focuses on strategic leadership, client development, pursuits, and mentoring project managers; you’ll shape outcomes across the portfolio and drive margins while maintaining high standards and company values.

You’ll work with owners, architects, and field teams, directing risk decisions and resource allocation, and representing the firm in executive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering (Civil, Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, or Architectural preferred).
• 10+ years of commercial construction experience, including 5+ years in a Project Manager role with full accountability for complex projects.
• Proven track record in client development — you generate repeat work because clients trust you, not just your company.
• Strong experience leading pursuits, proposals, and client presentations; you’re comfortable with owners and decision-makers.
• Deep familiarity with integrated delivery methods: CMAR, Design-Build, GMP, IPD.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple concurrent commercial projects, ensuring every one is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to MCL’s quality standard.
• Guide owners, architects, and project teams from preconstruction through closeout, serving as the senior point of accountability throughout.
• Make the calls that protect the project — on risk, resources, and people — and own the outcomes that follow.
• Champion MCL’s standards across every team you touch; elevate the work, not just the metrics.
• Drive financial performance across your portfolio: cost control, resource allocation, and margin protection at every stage.
• Mentor and develop project managers, superintendents, and emerging leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Client development

Communication

Risk management

Mentoring

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

MCL Construction seeks a Project Executive to lead multiple commercial projects in Omaha, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality. The role focuses on strategic leadership, client development, pursuits, and mentoring project managers; you’ll shape outcomes across the portfolio and drive margins while maintaining high standards and company values.

You’ll work with owners, architects, and field teams, directing risk decisions and resource allocation, and representing the firm in executive