Job Description

Align Builders is on a mission to redefine the construction experience. We are seeking a Project Executive who possesses strong values, communicates clearly, displays a consistently strong work ethic, and is eager to build lasting relationships at the highest level. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and grow with a company that has clear focus and purpose.

Competencies & Characteristics

• Senior leader with a reputation for integrity, hard work, and strong personal values
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams across multiple concurrent projects
• Humble, hungry, and sharp — leads by example at every level of the organization
• Lifelong learner with the aptitude and passion to develop others
• Strategic thinker who consistently prioritizes the big picture and long-term outcomes
• Can be trusted to hold themselves and their teams accountable and to do the right thing even when no one is looking
• Quick to take ownership and slow to assign blame — sets the tone for the entire project organization
• Skilled at identifying root causes and driving permanent, systemic solutions across projects and teams
• Maintains a composed and professional presence under high-pressure, high-stakes conditions
• Optimistically drives solutions at the executive level and inspires the same in others
• Responds with strategic clarity rather than reacting emotionally
• Can expertly interpret plans, specifications, and code across diverse project types
• Champions organizational process and protocol, and ensures teams follow suit
• Holds a deep understanding of and unwavering commitment to quality workmanship
• Manages time and organizational priorities with exceptional discipline and urgency
• Communicates persuasively and clearly at the executive, client, and trade level
• Leads a portfolio of complex assignments with precision and strategic intent

Essential Functions & Abilities

• Provide executive-level leadership across multiple project teams, challenging and supporting all internal and external members
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, toughness, and deep trust across the full project portfolio
• Actively mentor and develop project managers and project engineers, building the next generation of leaders
• Maintain executive-level understanding of all project scopes, building processes, and systems
• Oversee and guide risk management functions across projects, including contract strategy, subcontract review, and insurance programs
• Provide executive oversight of cost control functions across the portfolio, including change management, billings, forecasting, and budgeting
• Review and approve monthly progress reports and executive summaries for ownership and leadership
• Partner with superintendents and project managers to ensure construction schedules are current and proactively communicated to owners and stakeholders
• Set organizational priorities and delegate critical items effectively across project teams
• Accountable for the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects and for building enduring client relationships that drive repeat business and growth

Knowledge and Skills

• Risk Management — Executive-level expertise in contracts, insurance, risk allocation, and project-wide deliverable management
• Cost Control — Portfolio-level ownership of estimating, budgeting, forecasting, change management, and billings across multiple projects
• Building Fundamentals — Deep experience in commercial construction means and methods; strong plan reading and execution of complex project controls
• Safety — Demonstrated executive leadership in safety culture; able to identify hazards, implement solutions, and drive a company-wide commitment to jobsite safety
• Business Development — Experience cultivating client relationships, supporting pursuits, and contributing to the growth of the company's project pipeline

Education / Experience Required

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial construction, with at least 3 years in a project manager or senior project manager role
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering large, complex commercial projects
• Experience in Health Care (OSHPD), Life Sciences, Higher Education, and Office Improvements strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Procore, and Microsoft Project
• Exceptional interpersonal skills — a proven relationship-builder with clients, internal teams, and trade contractors

We exist to improve the construction project environment by inspiring people to build together. For more information, visit alignbuilders.com