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Project Executive – High-Rise / Multifamily Construction
📍 Miami, FL
💰 $250K – $300K base bonus full executive comp package
Overview
We are partnering with a leading General Contractor in Miami seeking a Project Executive to lead the delivery of large-scale high-rise, condo, and multifamily developments. This individual will oversee multiple projects and project teams, ensuring operational excellence, client satisfaction, and strong financial performance across a growing portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
📍 Miami, FL
💰 $250K – $300K base bonus full executive comp package
Overview
We are partnering with a leading General Contractor in Miami seeking a Project Executive to lead the delivery of large-scale high-rise, condo, and multifamily developments. This individual will oversee multiple projects and project teams, ensuring operational excellence, client satisfaction, and strong financial performance across a growing portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive oversight across multiple high-rise and multifamily projects from preconstruction through closeout
- Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, APMs, and project teams
- Drive project performance, ensuring schedule adherence, cost control, and margin protection
- Act as the primary liaison with ownership, developers, and key stakeholders
- Oversee preconstruction efforts including budgeting, value engineering, and risk analysis
- Ensure successful subcontractor procurement, buyout strategy, and contract execution
- Monitor project financials, forecasts, and reporting across all assigned projects
- Identify and mitigate risks proactively, especially in complex high-rise construction environments
- Support business development efforts, client relationships, and repeat work generation
- Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and operational improvements
- 12 years of experience in construction, with significant tenure in high-rise / multifamily / condo projects
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role (Senior PM, Project Executive, or equivalent)
- Strong track record managing large-scale projects ($100M preferred)
- Deep understanding of South Florida construction market and building codes
- Expertise in budgeting, scheduling, contracts, and financial management
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to manage multiple teams and projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
- High-visibility role with a top-tier GC delivering landmark projects in Miami
- Strong pipeline of high-rise and multifamily developments
- Executive-level compensation and growth trajectory
- Opportunity to influence operations and build high-performing teams