Project Executive

Location: New York

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Additional compensation types

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$250k–$275k | Project Executive – Heavy Civil | Vehicle Allowance (Gas & Tolls) | Bonus | Full Benefits | NYC

What this is and what it isn’t

This is not a corporate Project Executive role buried under layers of approval, politics, and legacy processes.

It's not a ceremonial title where you stop adding value and start sitting in meetings.

This is a real operational leadership role for someone who’s spent years building hard projects in New York and is ready to influence how multiple jobs succeed
, not just one.

Why people actually move into this role

Most senior Project Managers don’t leave because they can’t build...

They leave because:

• They’re already mentoring PMs and supers but aren’t recognized for it
• They’re the escalation point when things go sideways but don’t have authority to truly fix it
• They’re capped by structure, not ability
• They want progression without selling their soul to a corporate hierarchy

If that resonates, this role was built for you.

The company

This is a mid-sized NYC heavy civil GC delivering both MTA and private infrastructure work, with projects reaching $100M
. Over the last 10 years, they’ve quietly quadrupled project size and bonding capacity:
No chaos. No reckless expansion. No growth for the sake of a press release.

Just consistent improvement, better execution, and stronger teams year after year.

They’ve been intentional about not becoming a bloated corporate contractor, while still competing at a serious level in the New York market.

The role in reality

You’ll oversee 3-4 active project teams across NYC
. Your value isn’t measured by how often you’re on site, but by:

• How effectively PMs and supers perform under you
• How problems get solved before they become claims or schedule disasters
• How younger leaders grow because they finally have someone credible to learn from

When a job gets difficult, you’re the person who can say: “I’ve been here before. This is how we handled it. Let’s walk through it.”

This is a player coach role in the truest sense. You’re hands on when it matters and strategic where it counts.

Who this is really for

• ~20 years in the NYC GC or heavy civil world
• Real experience delivering MTA or complex infrastructure projects start to finish
• Naturally becomes the point of reference for others
• Wants influence, autonomy, and progression, not politics

If you’re still enjoying building, but you’re ready to shape how work is done at a higher level, this is a clean step forward.

Where this goes

This is a strategic hire
, not a backfill. The runway is there to grow into a VP level role without navigating the traditional corporate maze most firms expect you to endure first.

Most job ads will tell you how “exciting” a role is. We’d rather tell you why people actually leave good jobs for better ones
. If you want a real conversation about whether this makes sense for you, reach out. If you already know it does, apply, we’ll take it from there.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Construction

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance

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