Project Executive

Holt Brothers Inc • Moncks Corner, SC

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Executive functions as a senior leader in operations, accountable for overseeing and enhancing the performance of an assigned portfolio that includes offices, divisions, markets, projects, personnel, and clients. This role involves offering developmental support to personnel, fostering business development and growth, and managing financial and risk performance metrics within the portfolio. The Project Executive will report directly to the Director of Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred, plus 15+ years of progressive construction leadership experience, including 5+ years directly managing people; OR 18+ years of equivalent, extensive construction leadership experience without a degree, supported by a strong demonstrated track record.
• Possess robust people and project management fundamentals, with the capability to assume direct leadership of complex projects when required.
• Demonstrated history of leading and developing teams.
• Extensive expertise in financial, contractual, and risk management.
• Executive presence and business development capabilities.
• Exercises sound judgment in discerning when to provide remote guidance and when to engage directly in a particular project.
• Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training or willingness to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Willingness to comply with company and OSHA safety requirements.
• Must be capable of wearing necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and other specialized equipment as required by the job.
• Current certifications for First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain them.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Holt Brothers Construction does not provide sponsorship for employment visas and will not consider applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Establish the leadership culture by exemplifying and reinforcing the company's core values of Integrity, Community, Relationships, and Innovation.
• Provides oversight, establishes priorities, and offers strategic guidance for personnel and projects, including direct intervention when necessary.
• Own succession planning and bench strength of team members assigned, including conducting regular portfolio-level talent reviews, identifying flight risks and high-potential staff early.
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations regarding staffing, promotions, and compensation determinations.
• Acts as the principal executive and escalation point for personnel, project, or client issues, engaging personally as necessary.
• Engage in preconstruction planning and significant buyout decisions, ensuring alignment with client expectations and risk tolerance.
• Establish benchmarks for quality, safety, and project controls, ensuring accountability for all stakeholders regarding these standards.
• Serve as the executive sponsor for joint venture (JV) projects, maintaining the relationship with JV partner leadership and ensuring the partnership functions seamlessly at the executive level.
• Responsible for initial review and approval of major contract terms, JV agreements, and partnership structures in coordination with executive leadership and legal counsel to ensure compliance with acceptable guidelines.
• Acts as the primary executive for clients.
• Foster repeat business, referrals, and new opportunities.
• Represent the company at client and industry events.
• Assist in proposal development and interview efforts.
• Cultivate and expand relationships with joint venture (JV) partner firms, identifying future teaming opportunities.
• Participate in go/no-go evaluations and strategic positioning discussions.
• Own P&L performance for the assigned division, market, or portfolio.
• Review and engage in the approval process for significant financial decisions, forecasts, and risk positions across the designated portfolio.
• Assist in resolving significant claims or disputes as they occur.
• Ensure JV governance, profit-sharing, and reporting obligations are met across all joint venture projects in the portfolio.
• Establish risk tolerance levels and escalation thresholds for the portfolio and ensure that personnel operate within these established parameters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior