Project Executive – Construction Operations & Client Leadership

About the role

Arden Building Companies, LLC is seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead multiple commercial, industrial and specialty construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. The role covers project execution, operations and client relationships, and sits within the Western Massachusetts office with occasional travel between company offices.

Key responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of multiple projects from preconstruction and estimating through execution and closeout.
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, clients, engineers, subcontractors and other stakeholders, acting as a trusted senior point of contact.
• Support business development, account management, project pursuits, estimating and proposal strategy.
• Drive project profitability through budgeting, forecasting, cost control, billing, cash flow management and financial oversight.
• Lead contract administration, change order management, risk mitigation, claims resolution and project controls.
• Partner with Project Managers and field leadership to meet schedule, quality, safety and performance objectives.
• Mentor Project Managers and emerging leaders and champion continuous improvement across project teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in construction project management, operations, estimating, sales or account management, with demonstrated leadership.
• Background in project management, estimating/preconstruction, or sales and account management; experience linking client needs, project pursuits and execution is highly valued.
• Proven success leading complex or large-scale projects, project teams and client relationships.
• Willingness to travel occasionally between company offices.

Required skills

• Knowledge of construction contracts, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, project controls and risk management.
• Leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Microsoft Office and construction management platforms such as Procore, Sage, Bluebeam or Smartsheet.