Project Executive

in Architecture, Engineering & Construction
  • Indianapolis, IN View on Map
  • Salary: $175,000.00 - $205,000.00
Permanent

Job Detail

  • Experience Level Executive/C-Suite
  • Degree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Employment Full Time
  • Working Type On Site
  • Job Reference 0000011114
  • Salary Type Annually
  • Industry Construction
  • Selling Points

    Lead large-scale projects with full autonomy, mentor high-performing teams, and work directly with ownership. Strong pipeline, competitive pay, bonus upside, and real influence on company direction.

Job Description

Project Executive- Commercial Construction

📍 Greater Indianapolis Area

🕐 Full-Time | Competitive Compensation + Bonus + Full Benefits

A respected and growing construction firm in the Greater Indianapolis area is seeking a Project Executive to lead major projects across a variety of sectors. This is a strategic leadership role designed for someone who thrives on taking full ownership of complex construction efforts (from project planning through closeout) while building lasting relationships with both clients and project teams.

If you're a driven construction leader who knows how to deliver high-impact projects while mentoring others, this could be your next big step.

Key Responsibilities

As Project Executive, you'll be the senior leader responsible for driving project success from preconstruction through final delivery. Duties include:

  • Leading all contract, schedule, cost, and risk management efforts
  • Building and managing relationships with owners, architects, and trade partners
  • Supporting buyout, change orders, and procurement strategies
  • Providing mentorship and direction to Senior PMs, PMs, and Engineers
  • Ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and performance goals
  • Collaborating with leadership on business development efforts and client presentations
  • Overseeing project financial reporting and forecasting
  • Driving successful project closeout and turnover

Ideal Background

Must-Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field — or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of experience in commercial construction, including 6+ years in a leadership role managing large-scale projects
  • Proven success delivering projects from ground-up through completion
  • Strong strategic thinking with the ability to manage high-level stakeholder communication
  • Expertise in contracts, financial reporting, scheduling, and risk mitigation
  • Strong leadership, mentorship, and communication skills

Preferred:

  • Familiarity with tools like Primavera P6, Procore, SAP or equivalent project/financial systems
  • LEED or DBIA Accreditation
  • Experience working on high-profile or technically complex builds

Why This Role

  • High-impact leadership position with visibility across the organization
  • Work with a forward-thinking, team-oriented group with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Opportunity to lead meaningful work across multiple markets
  • Competitive compensation and benefits

📩 Interested in learning more or know someone who might be a great fit?

Apply Directly or email me at kmiles@greenkeyllc.com to speak confidentially. Not every opportunity is on the job boards and this one is worth exploring.

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