Senior Project Leader — Commercial Construction

Align Builders, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Align Builders, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Executive to lead multiple high‑level commercial projects with integrity, strategic focus, and a strong work ethic.

You will mentor project managers, oversee risk management, and drive client relationships while maintaining safety and quality standards. This senior role requires 10+ years in commercial construction, a track record delivering large projects, and experience in healthcare, life sciences, higher education, and office

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial construction with senior project management experience.
• Experience delivering large, complex commercial projects.
• Experience in Health Care (OSHPD), Life Sciences, Higher Education, and Office Improvements preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership across multiple project teams, challenging and supporting all internal and external members.
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, toughness, and deep trust across the full project portfolio.
• Actively mentor and develop project managers and project engineers, building the next generation of leaders.
• Maintain executive-level understanding of all project scopes, building processes, and systems.
• Oversee and guide risk management functions across projects, including contract strategy, subcontract review, and insurance programs.
• Provide executive oversight of cost control functions across the portfolio, including change management, billings, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Review and approve monthly progress reports and executive summaries for ownership and leadership.
• Partner with superintendents and project managers to ensure construction schedules are current and proactively communicated to owners and stakeholders.
• Set organizational priorities and delegate critical items effectively across project teams.
• Accountable for the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects and for building enduring client relationships that drive repeat business and growth.

Skills

Executive leadership

Risk management

Cost control

Building fundamentals

Safety leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Procore

Microsoft Project

Job description

Align Builders, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Executive to lead multiple high‑level commercial projects with integrity, strategic focus, and a strong work ethic.

You will mentor project managers, oversee risk management, and drive client relationships while maintaining safety and quality standards. This senior role requires 10+ years in commercial construction, a track record delivering large projects, and experience in healthcare, life sciences, higher education, and office