The Texas Region Leader is responsible for leading and growing H.J. Russell & Company’s operations in Texas. This role provides overall leadership for the region, including business development, operations, project execution, financial performance, client relationships, and team leadership.
The Texas Region Leader serves as the senior leader for the Texas business and is accountable for driving operational excellence, expanding market presence, developing strong client and industry relationships, and building a high-performing team aligned with the company’s values and growth strategy.
This individual must be both a strong business leader and construction operator and be capable of leading teams, driving accountability, developing talent, and positioning the business for long-term growth in the Texas market.
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Since being established in 1952, H. J. Russell & Company has grown to be one of the largest African-American-owned construction services businesses in the United States. Initially founded by Herman J. Russell as a general contracting company, through the years, Mr. Russell expanded the firm to include other areas such as real estate development, property management, as well as program management.
Today, with a project portfolio spanning more than half a century, we have established extensive experience in building and renovating airports, entertainment venues, sports facilities, cultural, retail, office, higher education, multi-family residential, and institutional facilities. Learn more about our multiple disciplines below.
Construction
The Construction division has extensive experience in building and renovating projects in diverse market segments including: high-profile office, parking decks, public assembly, retail, multi-family residential, student housing, institutional, educational, and sports facilities.
Program Management
Our Program Management services span across a magnitude of industries, including libraries, transportation, sports and entertainment, utilities, healthcare, and government capital programs. As program managers, or “owner’s representatives,” we develop the plan and road map to successfully deliver projects that meet our client’s expectations with a focus on quality, budget, and schedule.
Property Management
Over the last 30 years, Russell has established itself as a leader in affordable housing management and has a proven successful track record in the management of conventional, tax credit and high-end multifamily communities.
Development
The development team of Russell, Russell New Urban Development®, has over 20 years of financing and development experience with multiple conventional and government funding programs.