Project Executive - Retail Commercial

LGE•Phoenix, AZ

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Executive — Retail Commercial is responsible for driving business growth through proactive client development, strategic pursuit of new opportunities, and exceptional project delivery. This role is LGE’s primary sales and operational leader for retail construction — combining executive-level client relationship management with full accountability for the retail division’s revenue, margin, and delivery outcomes. The role requires deep knowledge of national and regional retail construction trends, prototype programs, and multi-site delivery models. The Project Executive partners closely with Business Development and Preconstruction to build relationships with developers, retail brands, and tenant rep brokers — while leveraging LGE’s integrated design-build model as a key competitive differentiator in pursuit and delivery. The mission is to drive growth and consistency in LGE’s retail construction portfolio through exceptional project delivery, proactive client service, and operational excellence. Build the market relationships and repeat client base that establish LGE as the leading design-build contractor for retail development in the Phoenix region.

Requirements

10+ years in commercial construction, with at least 5 years in retail projects.
Demonstrated success managing multi-site and brand-driven retail programs (QSR, big-box, inline, pad site, or mixed-use).
Established relationships with retail developers, national or regional brands, and/or tenant rep brokers in the Phoenix market — a portable book of business is strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of prototype management, permitting, schedule sequencing, and tenant improvement delivery.
Demonstrated ability to originate and close construction contracts; comfortable leading client meetings, presentations, and negotiations.
Active ICSC participation or equivalent retail real estate network engagement.
Ability to lead multiple project teams concurrently with composure and clarity; experience building and growing a team.
Business acumen to own pursuit strategy, project budgeting, cost forecasting, and division P&L.
Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to travel regionally as needed for client meetings, site visits, and industry events (estimated 15–25% of time).

Nice To Haves

A portable book of business is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Own the retail sales pipeline — identify, pursue, and close new retail construction opportunities across the Phoenix MSA and surrounding markets.
Lead all pursuit efforts for retail projects: proposals, interviews, RFQ/RFP responses, and client presentations.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with retail developers, national and regional brands, tenant rep brokers, and commercial real estate owners.
Leverage LGE’s integrated design-build model as a competitive differentiator in every client conversation and proposal.
Maintain active ICSC membership and participate in key retail real estate industry events, panels, and networking forums.
Track retail market trends across Phoenix submarkets (Gilbert, Queen Creek, Buckeye, Scottsdale, West Valley) to identify emerging opportunities before they hit the open market.
Lead multiple retail and commercial projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to LGE quality, schedule, and budget standards.
Serve as the primary executive contact for key retail clients, maintaining relationships built on responsiveness and trust.
Guide the project management team through design coordination, permitting, construction, and turnover.
Provide oversight of project budgets, financial reporting, cost forecasting, and gross margin performance.
Support rollout and multi-location retail programs with standardized quality and delivery methods.
Oversee coordination with Preconstruction and Design to ensure cost-effective, constructible solutions.
Conduct executive-level project reviews and participate in milestone meetings with clients and internal teams.
Lead and mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and support staff — maintaining consistency and accountability across projects.
Build out the retail division team in alignment with revenue growth, ensuring staffing anticipates pipeline growth rather than reacting to it.
Promote and enforce safety, quality, and company process standards.
Embody and reinforce LGE’s core values of communication, collaboration, proactivity, and quality.