Senior Project Executive — Public Sector Construction

Vertex; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 127,000 - 332,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with immediate matching

Healthcare and dental plans

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Vertex Companies, LLC is seeking a Project Executive to drive the successful delivery and financial performance of complex construction programs, with a focus on public-sector work. You will provide executive oversight from preconstruction to closeout, acting as the primary client advocate while leading high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in public-sector delivery, strong financial/risk management skills, and the leadership presence to build trusted relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of related experience or a Master's degree and 8 years of related experience, with at least 5 years in management.
• Proven success managing P&L, project portfolios, and high-value client relationships.
• Strong leadership to mentor project leaders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain executive responsibility for performance of construction programs and projects, including revenue, profitability, utilization, and financial outcomes.
• Partner with senior leadership to meet or exceed annual plans and budgets for markets or practice areas.
• Lead business development by identifying opportunities, pursuing proposals, and participating in client interviews and negotiations.
• Build and expand long-term relationships with owners, developers, and stakeholders; grow accounts.
• Represent the firm with clients and at industry events, upholding quality and integrity.
• Lead staffing decisions to support current and future project demands.
• Travel as required to support project, client, and business development needs.
• Monitor and manage project financial performance including cost control and forecasting.

Skills

P&L management

Executive leadership

Client relationship mgmt

Construction project delivery

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12 yrs exp

Master's degree + 8 yrs exp

Tools

Project management software

Scheduling software

Construction financial systems

Job description

The Vertex Companies, LLC is seeking a Project Executive to drive the successful delivery and financial performance of complex construction programs, with a focus on public-sector work. You will provide executive oversight from preconstruction to closeout, acting as the primary client advocate while leading high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in public-sector delivery, strong financial/risk management skills, and the leadership presence to build trusted relationships