Senior Project Executive - Multi-Project Leader

R.W. Setterlin Building Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Setterlin Building Company in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead, support, and develop our Project Managers while providing executive-level oversight across multiple commercial construction projects.

This role guides project teams from award through final completion, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality standards are met and that client goals are achieved through effective leadership and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CM, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Proven experience leading multiple Project Managers and project teams.
• Experience delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of construction operations, scheduling, cost control, and contract administration.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor Project Managers across multiple commercial construction projects
• Establish clear expectations and hold project leadership accountable for schedule, budget, quality, safety, and contract performance
• Coach Project Managers through operational challenges while supporting their professional growth and decision-making
• Regularly review project progress, cost projections, schedules, billing, cash flow, risks, and overall financial performance
• Ensure project teams have the appropriate staffing, manpower, equipment, materials, and resources
• Help identify project risks and ensure appropriate mitigation and corrective-action plans are implemented
• Support Project Managers with owner contracts, subcontracts, change orders, claims, and other contractual matters
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and project partners
• Understand client goals, proactively address concerns, and help project teams develop effective solutions
• Promote consistency, collaboration, accountability, and best practices across project teams
• Provide project updates and performance reports to the Chief Operating Officer and other stakeholders
• Support business development efforts and represent Setterlin professionally with current and prospective clients

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling

Contract administration

Risk management

Staff development

Communication

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

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

Tools

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Setterlin Building Company in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead, support, and develop our Project Managers while providing executive-level oversight across multiple commercial construction projects.

This role guides project teams from award through final completion, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality standards are met and that client goals are achieved through effective leadership and proactive risk management.