Project Executive

Dew Construction Corporation•Williston, VT

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About The Position

We are looking for a Project Executive to join our team. The Project Executive provides overall leadership and strategic direction for multiple construction projects, ensuring successful delivery in alignment with company goals. This role is responsible for supervising, mentoring, and developing project teams-including Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Field Engineers-while overseeing project planning, execution, financial performance, and client satisfaction. The Project Executive serves as the primary executive-level liaison between the client, project teams, and company leadership, driving operational excellence, safety, quality, and profitability across all assigned projects. DEW's Vision, Mission, and Core Values are explicitly integrated into our daily decision-making, leadership behaviors, employee training, performance evaluations, and company culture. We use them as a guiding principle for all activities and hold employees accountable for upholding them, essentially making them a tangible part of the company's identity and operations. Our aim is to ensure we are aware of these guiding principles and feel motivated and encouraged to continue integrating them into our daily lives. If you are interested in being part of an innovative and collaborative team, in a challenging and rewarding work environment, we want to hear from you! We are always trying to stay a step ahead of emerging trends in the industry. Every employee is part of the process and part of our success. DEW's philosophy is to invest in people and inspire them to bring the best of themselves to work every day. In addition to offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, employees are given opportunities to learn, develop, and grow. These are the reasons DEW is named amongst the top places to work in New Hampshire and Vermont. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; or a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible construction management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of seven (7) years of full profit and loss accountability for multiple commercial construction projects, with a demonstrated record of improving profitability from original project margins.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience leading, developing, and managing project teams, including project managers, assistant project managers, and support staff.
Proven experience in multiple delivery methods including lump sum, GMP, cost-plus, and fee-based construction management contracts. Strong understanding of contractual language, risk allocation, and legal implications.
Experience as lead manager on at least three (3) commercial construction projects each exceeding $10 million in total construction cost.
Comprehensive understanding of construction engineering principles, design coordination, and preconstruction processes. Ability to represent the company as the primary client contact during project development discussions.
Thorough knowledge of how design, engineering, and construction changes affect overall project cost, schedule, and operations. Demonstrated ability to proactively communicate and manage these impacts with clients.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. Strong estimating skills and familiarity with the costs, installation methods, and scheduling of major construction systems and components.
Demonstrated ability to mentor project management staff, fostering professional growth and accountability. Experience developing and implementing aggressive, realistic schedules considering project type, geography, and seasonal conditions.
Exceptional relationship management skills with owners, design partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and community stakeholders; maintains a collaborative and professional company image.