Senior Project Executive, Commercial Construction

Renowned Recruitment Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Renowned Recruitment Group is assisting a highly respected Bay Area general contractor in finding a Senior Project Executive for its San Jose team. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing complex commercial construction projects, leading project teams, and strengthening client relationships to drive growth.

The role operates at both project and strategic levels, guiding delivery, financial performance, preconstruction, and business development with a focus on safety, quality,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive construction management experience.
• Experience leading multiple project teams.
• Significant experience working directly with clients in project delivery and preconstruction/business development.
• Strong knowledge of the Bay Area/San Jose market and relationships within the local construction community.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related discipline preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of multiple complex construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, building long-term relationships and ensuring high client satisfaction.
• Lead, mentor and develop Project Managers and other project team members.
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, profitability and risk.
• Monitor project schedules, staffing requirements and overall execution.
• Partner with field leadership to ensure safety, quality, schedule and cost expectations are met.
• Participate in preconstruction strategy, project pursuits and proposal development.
• Identify project risks early and develop effective solutions.
• Support resource planning and allocation across multiple projects.
• Develop relationships with architects, consultants, subcontractors and other industry partners.
• Participate in business development, client presentations and industry networking.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project management

Budgeting/financing

Risk management

Communication

Negotiation

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Renowned Recruitment Group is assisting a highly respected Bay Area general contractor in finding a Senior Project Executive for its San Jose team. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing complex commercial construction projects, leading project teams, and strengthening client relationships to drive growth.

The role operates at both project and strategic levels, guiding delivery, financial performance, preconstruction, and business development with a focus on safety, quality,