Senior Project Executive - Life Sciences & Heavy Industry

BE&K Building Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BE&K Building Group is seeking a Project Executive/Operations Manager to lead large-scale projects in life sciences, advanced manufacturing, mission-critical and heavy industrial sectors. The role oversees multiple projects, ensuring profitability, schedule adherence, and client satisfaction, reporting to the Business Unit leadership as needed.

Hands-on involvement varies by project complexity and staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large projects in complex environments.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, on budget, and to client satisfaction.
• Strong ability to recruit, staff, and develop project teams across multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for project execution and profitability.
• Participate in estimates and lead subcontract and purchase order processes.
• Manage owner contracts, negotiations, and project execution plans.
• Establish profitability goals and staffing targets for project teams.
• Lead scheduling, document controls, and communication across stakeholders.
• Monitor cost control, safety, risk, and quality programs.
• Foster client relationships and pursue repeat business opportunities.

Skills

Life Sciences experience

Advanced Manufacturing

Mission Critical/Heavy Industrial

Job description

BE&K Building Group is seeking a Project Executive/Operations Manager to lead large-scale projects in life sciences, advanced manufacturing, mission-critical and heavy industrial sectors. The role oversees multiple projects, ensuring profitability, schedule adherence, and client satisfaction, reporting to the Business Unit leadership as needed.

Hands-on involvement varies by project complexity and staffing needs.