Project Executive

Balfour Beatty•Charlotte, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Balfour Beatty is hiring a Project Executive in Charlotte to provide executive-level leadership across preconstruction, project delivery, and business development. The role is immediately hiring for a large, ongoing public-sector project with heavy MEP scopes in a multiphase, occupied facility. It is full-time and onsite, with opportunities for advancement and continued growth on upcoming large projects across the Carolinas. The Project Executive has direct accountability for profitability, client relationships, and team performance, and serves as a trusted client advisor. The role provides strategic oversight of project operations from pursuit through closeout, ensuring financial success, client satisfaction, and adherence to company values, innovation, quality, integrity, and the Zero Harm® safety culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
12+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction management, including large-scale or complex projects.
Proven ability to lead multiple project teams, manage financial performance, and maintain client relationships.
Strong understanding of contracts, risk management, and construction delivery methods.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading strategic client accounts or regional operations.
Demonstrated success in business development and client retention.
Background managing diverse portfolios across market sectors.

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue new business opportunities, maintain client and design-partner relationships, and lead proposal and presentation efforts for key pursuits.
Oversee multiple projects and teams, managing staffing plans, labor forecasts, and resources in alignment with company goals.
Lead preconstruction, review contract scopes, validate work packages, and contribute to subcontractor and supplier selection.
Evaluate project financial performance monthly, ensure accurate forecasting, oversee owner payments, and drive profitability.
Supervise project operations from start-up through closeout, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality standards are achieved.
Lead risk reviews using tools such as the Business Evaluation Tool (BET) and Risk Register, and support proactive issue resolution and crisis management.
Promote and monitor enforcement of project safety policies, participate in safety audits and investigations, and reinforce Zero Harm® expectations.
Mentor Project Managers and other team members; provide performance evaluations, coaching, and development opportunities.
Create a positive, high-performing team environment focused on collaboration, accountability, and work-life balance.