Construction Project Executive

Epstein is seeking a Construction Project Executive to join our growing Construction team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished construction professional who enjoys leading complex projects, developing high-performing teams, building strong client relationships, and overseeing the successful delivery of large industrial and manufacturing projects.

Epstein is an established and highly respected Construction, Architecture, and Engineering firm with over 100 years of experience. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Raleigh, and Warsaw, Poland, Epstein delivers innovative, sustainable, and "best-in-class" project solutions across a wide range of industries.

We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), creating a culture where employees are invested in the firm's success. Our firm is deeply committed to community service, green initiatives, and sustainable design.

Epstein is seeking a Construction Project Executive to join the management team of our Construction group and provide leadership and oversight of our in-house Design-Build project teams.

The Construction Project Executive will typically oversee Project Managers across one or more projects and is responsible for ensuring successful project execution while maintaining Epstein's standards for quality, schedule, cost, safety, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have extensive construction project management experience, a strong understanding of Design-Build delivery and construction practices, and the demonstrated ability to lead people and effectively manage resources. This individual will oversee project quality, mentor and develop staff, maintain strong client relationships, and collaborate closely with Epstein's multidisciplinary Architecture, Engineering, and Construction teams.

Large industrial and/or manufacturing project experience is required. Experience in food and beverage or cold storage facilities is a plus. Design-Build experience is strongly preferred.

• Provide executive leadership and oversight for the successful delivery of construction projects, ensuring alignment with project goals, objectives, client expectations, and Epstein standards.
• Oversee and support Project Managers and project teams across one or more projects.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve construction project processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Mentor, train, and develop Construction team members to support individual and organizational growth.
• Ensure effective coordination of project requirements and lead collaboration among Construction, Architecture, Engineering, and other project disciplines.
• Review project reporting systems and procedures and provide clients and senior management with clear reporting on project progress, schedule, cost, risks, and other key performance indicators.
• Develop, promote, and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead and support project pursuits, including preconstruction and business development efforts.
• Build and maintain strong subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Develop subcontractor interest, review prequalification information, and support development of qualified bidder lists.
• Provide oversight for the preparation of bid packages and the competitive bidding process, including bid receipt, analysis, clarification, and award recommendations.
• Oversee the negotiation, award, and administration of subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Establish and monitor project budgets, costs, schedules, and overall project performance.
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections and participate in project progress meetings.
• Provide oversight of project documentation, including RFIs, shop drawings, project issuances, and closeout documentation.
• Lead or prepare project status reports to effectively communicate and coordinate with clients and other project stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and supervisory oversight of project and site personnel.
• Promote effective teamwork and establish strong working relationships with colleagues across Epstein's disciplines and offices.
• Proactively identify and address project risks and issues to support successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 12-20+ years of successful construction project management experience, including progressively increasing leadership responsibility.
• Significant experience…