Project Executive - Building Engineering

About UsAt Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You We’re looking for someone who has:

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience; professional licensure (PE or RA) preferred.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead, develop, and deliver persuasive presentations that build client confidence and win work.

Demonstrated success managing multi-disciplinary projects (e.g., higher education, healthcare, industrial, commercial) with highly satisfied clients.

Evidence of strong team leadership, consistently high-quality deliverables, and reliable financial outcomes.

Proven ability to develop new client relationships and maintain healthy, long-term partnerships.

Operational acumen and a commitment to quality in driving projects and executing deliverables.

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About the Role We are seeking a Project Executive for our Building Engineering market with experience winning and managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects and clients. As a Project Executive, you will:

Develop and execute tactical plans to identify and secure strategic clients and partnerships

Win new work and expand the client portfolio through positioning, proposals, interviews, and negotiations

Foster and expand existing client relationships to drive satisfaction, retention, and growth

Coordinate with the Executive Vice President (EVP) to prioritize and pursue opportunities that advance market growth

Successfully win new work; help build our client portfolio.

Monitor market trends and forecast skills and capabilities required to meet evolving client needs

Maintain strong client relationships while providing operational insight to drive project performance

Define project goals and clearly communicate expectations to ensure scope, schedule, budget, and quality are met Guide Project Managers and teams to consistently achieve client expectations and deliverables

Demonstrate credible leadership with strong technical, project delivery, and client management expertise

Apply professional persuasion and effective negotiation to secure favorable outcomes

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join UsIf you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth:
In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits:

Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)401(k) with Company Match Short- &…