Senior Project Executive, Construction Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Culture built to care

Wellbeing programs & benefits

Benchmark University & leadership dev

Job summary

Benchmark Construction Company seeks a Project Executive in Plymouth Meeting, PA to own project outcomes, lead diverse teams, and champion client relationships from preconstruction through completion. You will drive profitability, manage risk, and coordinate across preconstruction and operations to ensure seamless execution.

The role demands 10+ years in commercial construction management, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong leadership, budgeting, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction management experience.
• 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.
• Able to quickly analyze complex challenges, make sound decisions under pressure, and keep multiple projects moving toward successful outcomes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build trust, navigate challenging conversations, and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Highly organized and capable of managing several projects, teams, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Comfortable taking initiative, making decisions with autonomy, challenging the status quo when needed, and owning the results.
• Comfortable using project management software and technology to monitor project performance, communicate effectively, and keep teams aligned.

Responsibilities

• Own the Outcome: Take full ownership and accountability for multiple projects, ensuring they deliver on schedule, meet profitability goals, and exceed client expectations.
• Lead the Team: Provide direction, clarity, and accountability to Project Managers, Superintendents, Assistant Project Managers, and other project team members while building an engaged, high-performing team.
• Champion the Client: Serve as a key client contact from preconstruction through completion, building trusting relationships and creating an experience that keeps clients coming back.
• Drive Financial Performance: Own project projections, monitor budgets and costs, identify financial risks, and work with project teams to maximize profitability.
• Think Ahead: Anticipate project challenges, assess risk, and help teams solve the tough issues before they impact cost, schedule, quality, or client relationships.
• Bridge Preconstruction & Operations: Bring operational expertise into preconstruction, helping shape schedules, phasing, logistics, and constructability while ensuring a smooth transition into construction.
• Keep Projects on Track: Maintain visibility into schedules, buyout, submittals, RFIs, VDC coordination, change events, quality control, and other critical activities to ensure teams are executing to Benchmark standards.
• Develop People: Coach, mentor, and provide meaningful feedback to project team members, helping individuals grow while strengthening the overall team.
• Protect Safety & Quality: Hold teams accountable for proactive safety planning and consistent quality execution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build the Business: Strengthen relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and industry partners while supporting business development opportunities and Benchmark’s reputation in the market.
• Lead Through Challenges: Step into the toughest conversations and project issues with confidence, make sound decisions, and keep teams focused on results.

Skills

Leadership

Client leadership

Financial acumen

Strategic problem-solving

Independent & accountable

Technology proficiency

Multi-project management

Communication & negotiation

Decision making under pressure

Team development

Education

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

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Benchmark Construction Company seeks a Project Executive in Plymouth Meeting, PA to own project outcomes, lead diverse teams, and champion client relationships from preconstruction through completion. You will drive profitability, manage risk, and coordinate across preconstruction and operations to ensure seamless execution.

The role demands 10+ years in commercial construction management, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong leadership, budgeting, and communication skills.