Senior Project Executive: Lead Steel & Data Center Projects

Novax Recruitment Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

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Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group partners with a Northern Virginia structural steel fabricator to recruit a seasoned Project Executive. This senior role oversees multiple fabrication and erection projects, shaping strategy and delivering results across the portfolio.

The successful candidate will mentor Project Managers, manage budgets and forecasts, and drive commercial performance while collaborating with fabrication, detailing, procurement and field teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in structural steel construction.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects with commercial and operational responsibility.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level oversight across a portfolio of structural steel fabrication and erection projects.
• Lead, mentor and develop Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cost-to-complete, profitability and commercial risk.
• Coordinate with fabrication, detailing, procurement and field operations to ensure successful delivery.
• Support complex contract negotiations, change orders and disputes.
• Identify risks early and implement recovery strategies.
• Build relationships with general contractors, clients and subcontractors.
• Improve project management processes, reporting standards and operational efficiency.
• Support senior leadership in resource planning and strategic decisions.

Job description

Novax Recruitment Group partners with a Northern Virginia structural steel fabricator to recruit a seasoned Project Executive. This senior role oversees multiple fabrication and erection projects, shaping strategy and delivering results across the portfolio.

The successful candidate will mentor Project Managers, manage budgets and forecasts, and drive commercial performance while collaborating with fabrication, detailing, procurement and field teams.