Project Executive

J Benton Construction•Jenks, OK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

J. Benton Construction, LLC is more than a construction company—we are a team of builders committed to delivering exceptional project experiences while giving back to the Virgin Islands community where we live and work. Our mission is to be recognized as one of the leading construction companies in the Caribbean through an unwavering focus on customer service, quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Since 2019, J. Benton has been in a strategic partnership with Consigli Construction Co., Inc., one of the Northeast’s top general contractors. This collaboration allows us to leverage shared expertise, complementary strengths, and national-level resources to deliver best-in-class projects throughout the region. We are proud to call the U.S. Virgin Islands our home and to build projects that make a lasting impact on our community—while offering our employees meaningful careers with opportunities to grow. The Project Executive (PX) is responsible for providing executive leadership and strategic oversight across multiple construction projects, ensuring successful delivery from preconstruction through closeout. This role establishes operational priorities, drives financial performance, ensures safety and quality excellence, and strengthens client relationships. The Project Executive leads and develops project teams, supports business development initiatives, and contributes to the continuous improvement of project management practices across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience.
15+ years of experience in construction project leadership within a CM, CM-at-Risk, or general contracting environment.
Proven experience leading multiple project teams on large-scale or complex construction projects.
Demonstrated accountability for project safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business.
Experience supporting or leading business development pursuits and client interviews.
Familiarity with construction cost reporting systems and financial controls.
Experience using construction management and scheduling software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6).
Experience working with public-sector, federal, or complex stakeholder projects.
Prior experience contributing to the development or implementation of project management SOPs.

Responsibilities

Provide executive oversight of multiple projects, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, schedule, profitability, and client satisfaction goals.
Lead business development efforts, including pursuit strategy, proposal development, and participation in client interviews.
Direct preconstruction and delivery strategies in partnership with estimating and operations teams.
Establish and maintain strong client relationships with owners, OPMs, consultants, and key stakeholders.
Negotiate owner contracts and oversee subcontractor contract administration.
Identify and resolve critical project issues to achieve operational and financial success.
Develop, mentor, and evaluate project leadership teams, supporting performance management and professional growth.
Ensure compliance with company standards, safety programs, and operating procedures.
Contribute to organizational growth through talent development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Utilize industry relationships to generate leads and support business development.