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Project Executive | Higher Education | D.C. Metro

Michael Page
Rockville, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
  • Executive-level leadership role with a Top ENR General Contractor!
  • Build strategy, teams, & client relationships within the Higher Education sector

About Our Client

With Over 60 Years Of In The Business, This Top 100 ENR Firm Is One Of The Most Respected & Well-established General Contractors In The Mid-Atlantic. They Offer a Diverse, High-profile Portfolio Of Transformative Projects, Typically Ranging From $30M - $200M In Value. Core Market Sectors Include

  • Commercial
  • Life Sciences & Technology
  • Health Care
  • Higher Education & K-12
  • Multi-Family/Mixed-Use
  • Corporate Interiors
  • Municipal

My client is widely recognized for their award-winning culture, strong client relationships, and unwavering commitment to quality. Their long-standing reputation for delivering outstanding results makes them an extremely sought-after partner in the industry.

Why join?

  • As a PX, you'll serve as a key leader within the organization-overseeing multiple projects and project teams, and playing a critical role in high-level decision-making
  • Make an immediate, lasting impact with a firm that truly values your expertise and vision
  • Unlimited room for long term growth - this senior role serves as a strong foundation for continued advancement into higher-level executive leadership

Job Description

  • Project Leadership: Oversee multiple projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring alignment with client expectations, budget, and schedule.
  • Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering long-term partnerships and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.
  • Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop project strategies, risk management plans, and resource allocation to achieve business objectives.
  • Financial Oversight: Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, and profitability; approve major expenditures and change orders.
  • Team Development: Mentor and support Project Managers and field teams, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Contract Administration: Negotiate and manage contracts with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure compliance and minimize risk.
  • Quality & Safety Assurance: Uphold company standards for quality control and safety, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
  • Business Development Support: Participate in proposal development, presentations, and client meetings to secure new work and expand market presence.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to internal leadership and external stakeholders on project status, risks, and opportunities.
  • Process Improvement: Identify and implement operational efficiencies to enhance project delivery and client satisfaction.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 10-12 years of construction experience, with proven leadership recently at the Project Executive or similar level
  • Must have expertise in Higher Education construction. Will consider K-12 projects as well
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
  • Applicable project management software proficiency (Procore, Bluebeam, P6, Microsoft Office 365)
  • Thorough understanding of corporate and construction industry best practices, processes, standards, etc.
  • Excellent communication skills, business aptitude, and professional character
  • Exemplary people-management skills
  • Proven track record of client satisfaction and profitability
  • Willingness and track record of partaking in business development initiatives

What's on Offer

  • Extremely competitive 6-figure base salary - $170k - $225k
  • Annual bonuses
  • $1,100/month vehicle allowance
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • 401k match - 50% match up to 6%
  • Paid parking
  • Fitness facility on site
  • Gym discounts
  • Maternity and Paternity leave
  • Generous PTO (4-5 weeks to start) company holidays

Contact: Arianna Mancini

Quote job ref: JN-052026-7020737

Salary : $170,000 - $225,000

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