Project Executive

Project Executive: Design-Build Construction

Reports to: Director / Regional Manager / VP

Type: Full-time

Location: Dallas, Texas

About the client:

They are an established, nationally recognised design-builder, delivering construction, design and engineering, specialty equipment and automation under one roof. Their clients are leading businesses in manufacturing, food and beverage, data centres, advanced technology and distribution.

The role

You'll lead their largest, most complex projects, including $200M+ builds. You own strategy and commercial performance from first client conversation to handover, and act as the senior client contact and leader of the project team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead proposals and set a project execution strategy with Construction, Design, MEP and Field Ops
• Monitor budgets, spot issues early and drive project profitability
• Oversee the master schedule, delay documentation and recovery plans
• Manage contractual and project risk, and champion safety and quality
• Be the senior escalation point for clients, subcontractors and consultants
• Mentor Project Managers and Senior Project Managers

What you'll bring

• Degree, or 10+ years' relevant experience
• 7+ consecutive years of full P&L accountability across multiple projects
• 5+ years managing design-build or hard-bid projects
• Experience with all contract types (lump sum, GMP, cost-plus, CM) and their legal implications
• A track record of improving project margins
• Experience delivering $2M+ of process or production equipment scope, or comparable
• Strong technical grounding in engineering and design, plus industrial estimating and scheduling experience
• Excellent communicator and mentor, comfortable with complex financials

You are

• Energetic and self-motivated, and a natural collaborator
• A high achiever who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Someone who builds lasting relationships with owners, colleagues, suppliers and communities

Interviews taking place immediately!