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Project Executive - Higher Education/Healthcare

The LiRo Group
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/24/2025 CLOSED ON 2/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Executive - Higher Education/Healthcare position at The LiRo Group?

We are seeking a dynamic Project Executive in Newark, New Jersey.

Come join our team! We are looking to build services and capabilities through the growth of our key asset- our staff. Ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. You can become part of an organization that has a strong track record and is looking to strengthen relationships and capabilities to continue being a trusted resource for our clients in the public and private sector. We are proud to be known as an “Integrated Construction, Design and Technology Solutions” firm and we have delivered on that label time and again.

Recently, Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), the parent company of The LiRo Group and Hill International, Inc. consolidated a portion of the highly experienced staff of both LiRo and Hill in the Northeast to create a larger, more efficient, and cost-effective team to serve clients. LiRo-Hill is a 1100-person firm with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston and Metro Park, NJ.

Responsibilities

We are looking for someone with a proven track record overseeing high-profile projects with construction values of $200 million . The ideal candidate brings deep experience in phased construction, strong user-group engagement, and the leadership presence required to deliver a complex, multi-stakeholder capital program.

Position reports directly to: Sr. Vice President in our Construction Management Division

Location: Preconstruction: Piscataway, NJ. Newark, NJ. During construction.

  • Act as Owners Representative in an advisory role during all project meetings.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, consultants, and key project stakeholders.
  • Lead and mentor the internal project team, ensuring alignment on schedule, phasing, budget, logistics, and risk management.
  • Represent client during project meetings and user-group coordination sessions, ensuring seamless communication and decision support.
  • Provide regular updates and evaluations of the project schedule and budget, identifying deviations and offering proposed solutions needed to meet project goals.
  • Provide QA/QC oversight for internal project team to maintain quality and compliance across all project phases.
  • Provide technical guidance, constructibility input, and strategic advice on sequencing, logistics, and complex systems.

Qualifications

  • 15 years of successful construction project management experience, ideally with large-scale higher education, medical, research, or health care facilities.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (professional license preferred but not required).
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate internal teams, trade partners, consultants, and client representatives.
  • Effective communication skills at all levels — from field staff and trades to senior university or institutional executives.
  • Proven success delivering large projects on time and within budget, particularly those involving phased construction and active/occupied environments.

We are committed to your success, and we invest in your growth and development to unlock your full potential.

  • Competitive Total Compensation Package plus Bonus
  • Employee-Only Stock Purchase Plan
  • Mentoring programs
  • Continuing Education Program
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Industry association opportunities

Our Culture

We believe in the power of collaboration. We work hard to build a corporate culture that empowers all our employees to freely share their ideas, know their presence, and contributions are truly valued, fostering a climate where our employees are enabled to maximize their full potential.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment

Compensation: Minimum $180,000 - $220,000 Maximum.

The range we provided is the salary that the Firm in good faith believes at the time of this position is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined on the individual candidates’ qualifications and location

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Salary : $180,000 - $220,000

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