Traveling Commercial Project Executive - Chicago, IL

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Relocation assistance

Housing stipend

401(k) plan

Travel incentives

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking an experienced Traveling Project Executive to provide strategic leadership on large-scale commercial construction projects across the United States. You will oversee execution from preconstruction through closeout, directing site teams and partnering with clients to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

This role involves extensive travel (75–100%), relocation or housing stipends, and a generous compensation package.

Qualifications

• Ability to relocate or travel extensively to project sites nationwide.
• Experience managing multi-million dollar projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills.
• Track record of safety leadership on large sites.

Responsibilities

• Direct regional operations for landmark projects across multiple markets.
• Lead site-based project management and superintendent teams to meet milestones.
• Implement QA/QC programs for construction excellence.
• Oversee complex contract negotiations and change orders.
• Provide strategic oversight for project logistics and vendor coordination.

Job description

• Employment Type: Large Traveling Role (Regional/National)
• Project Location: Chicago, IL
• Travel Frequency: Approximately 75% to 100% based on project phase

Professional Summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking an experienced Traveling Project Executive to provide strategic leadership on large-scale commercial construction projects across multiple regions. This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys building high-performing teams, leading complex projects in new markets, and partnering closely with clients to deliver exceptional results. You'll oversee project execution from preconstruction through closeout while ensuring operational excellence, financial success, and a positive client experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Direct large-scale regional operations for landmark projects, providing consistent leadership while navigating local labor markets and regulatory environments.
• Lead the site-based Project Management and Superintendent teams to ensure project milestones are achieved ahead of schedule.
• Implement robust Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs to maintain the highest standards of construction excellence.
• Manage complex contract negotiations and change order processes for multi-million dollar scopes of work.
• Provide strategic oversight for project logistics, including temporary facilities and nationwide vendor coordination.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $190,000 to $245,000 per year, plus a comprehensive per diem package.
• Retirement: Competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting options.
• Mobility Support: Full relocation assistance or housing stipends provided for the duration of the project assignment.
• Additional Perks: Tiered travel incentive program and quarterly home-leave travel benefits.

Candidate Requirements

• Ability to relocate or travel extensively to project sites throughout the United States.
• Extensive experience managing projects with individual budgets exceeding $50,000,000.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated history of maintaining Zero-Injury cultures on large, high-risk job sites.
• Advanced proficiency in project scheduling software and construction financial management systems.