Project Execution Lead

Cushman & Wakefield

3d•$136,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Management Team Lead is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and success of a portfolio of construction projects managed by a team of Project Managers. This role provides strategic direction, operational oversight, and client relationship management while ensuring consistent execution, financial accuracy, schedule performance, and achievement of key business objectives. The Team Lead serves as the primary escalation point for project delivery issues and drives continuous improvement in project controls, reporting, forecasting, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or related field.
10+ years of construction management or project management experience.
5+ years leading project management teams and large-scale construction programs.
Experience managing multiple Project Managers and complex project portfolios.
Proven success overseeing project financials, schedules, and client relationships.
Strong understanding of project controls, forecasting, risk management, and performance reporting.
Leadership and team development
Executive client relationship management
Construction project delivery methodologies
Contract administration and commercial management
Financial forecasting and cost control
Schedule management and critical path analysis
Portfolio and program management
KPI development and performance analytics
Data quality and reporting governance
Risk management and mitigation planning
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Advanced proficiency with construction management software, project management systems, and reporting tools

Nice To Haves

PMP, CCM, DBIA, or similar professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers responsible for managing multiple construction projects.
Establish performance expectations and accountability standards across the project management team.
Conduct regular project reviews, coaching sessions, and performance evaluations.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Support workforce planning, resource allocation, succession planning, and talent development.
Serve as the senior point of contact for key clients and stakeholders.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction, repeat business, and long-term partnerships.
Lead executive-level project reviews and business meetings.
Manage client expectations and proactively address escalated concerns.
Identify opportunities for additional services, project expansion, and business growth.
Provide oversight of all projects within the assigned portfolio to ensure successful delivery.
Monitor project performance related to scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk.
Ensure Project Managers adhere to company processes, contract requirements, and project management standards.
Review and approve project execution plans, recovery plans, and change management strategies.
Lead issue resolution for complex project challenges and critical project risks.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of project financial data.
Review project budgets, forecasts, earned value metrics, and cost reports.
Validate revenue projections, cost-to-complete estimates, margin forecasts, and cash flow reporting.
Drive accountability for financial performance across the project portfolio.
Partner with finance and operations teams to improve financial reporting processes and controls.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through financial analysis and project performance reviews.
Ensure project schedules are accurately developed, maintained, and updated.
Monitor schedule health, milestone achievement, critical path activities, and forecast completion dates.
Lead schedule recovery planning for at-risk projects.
Establish standardized scheduling practices and reporting requirements.
Validate project progress reporting and schedule forecasting accuracy.
Develop, track, analyze, and report portfolio and organizational KPIs.
Establish performance targets aligned with business objectives.
Monitor metrics related to: Schedule adherence, Budget performance, Change order management, Client satisfaction, Resource utilization, Project closeout performance, Team productivity.
Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives based on KPI results.
Identify project and portfolio-level risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and industry standards.
Lead governance reviews and project health assessments.
Support audits, lessons learned programs, and process improvement initiatives.