Project Execution Manager

APTURA Group • Indianapolis, IN

18h

About The Position

The Manager of Project Execution is responsible for the accurate, timely, and profitable execution of all assigned construction projects and is ultimately accountable for project delivery performance, including schedule adherence, financial outcomes, and quality across the Project Management organization. This role leads project execution from turnover through closeout, ensuring consistency, accountability, and alignment between project management, project support, and field installation teams.

The Project Execution Manager is accountable for:
Maintaining a safe, organized, and productive work environment for project teams, field personnel, and customers.
Providing leadership, training and development, and accountability to Project Managers and Project Support staff.
Ensuring projects are executed in accordance with contractual requirements, approved schedules, budgets, and company standards.
Owning project execution KPIs, including on-time delivery, financial performance, change order discipline, and closeout timeliness.
Managing project escalations and collaborating with internal leadership, sales, operations, and field teams to drive timely resolution.
Providing a high level of customer service through professional communication, proactive issue management, and willingness to engage directly when required.
Coordinating closely with CIH sales teams, detailing, purchasing, warehouse, and field installation resources to ensure accurate material flow, issue resolution, and successful project delivery.
Overseeing execution sequencing for Division 8 scopes including frames, doors, hardware, material coordination, and installation activities.
Ensuring consistent identification, pricing, approval, and tracking of change orders and scope impacts.
Monitoring project financials, forecasts, and cost-to-complete to protect margin and minimize risk.
Driving execution consistency through standardized processes, tools, and expectations across the Project Management team.
Evaluating staffing needs within the Project Management organization and recommending adjustments to leadership as needed.
Participating in annual planning and budgeting discussions related to project execution, staffing, and operational needs.
Promoting continuous improvement focused on execution efficiency, risk reduction, employee engagement, and team development.
Submitting timely and accurate reports to leadership regarding project performance, risks, and execution metrics.
Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience dedicated in Division 8 required.
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading high-performing operational teams.
• Pre-employment background check, drug screening, and favorable motor vehicle report required.
• No issue with repetitive use of fingers and hands, standing, squatting, bending and lifting up to 40lbs.
• Able to sit for long periods.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of Comsense experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish, monitor, and enforce project execution standards and key performance indicators (KPIs), including schedule adherence, change order timeliness, financial performance, and project closeout metrics, across both in-office and remote Project Management team members.
• Provide oversight and accountability for remote and in-office Project Managers by maintaining regular communication, performance tracking, workload visibility, and consistent expectations for responsiveness, documentation, and execution discipline.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, field personnel, and CIH team members via phone, email, and in-person interactions as required to support successful project execution.
• Utilize company systems and tools to manage project schedules, track execution milestones, monitor risks, and support accurate project documentation.
• Coach Project Managers and Project Support staff, conduct performance reviews as required, and provide ongoing feedback to drive accountability and professional development.
• Participate in department leadership meetings, scorecard reviews, and long-term improvement initiatives related to project execution, financial performance, and operational consistency.
• Lead and facilitate weekly production and project execution meetings to review active projects, address open items, support project closeout, and ensure alignment between project teams and field resources.
• Maintain organization, documentation, and execution discipline across all active projects through consistent processes, reporting, and follow-up by both individual contributors and leadership.
• Utilize company vehicles, jobsite access, and equipment in accordance with CIH policies and applicable laws when required, and ensure compliance when coordinating or supporting field activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed