Job Description

Business Unit: ['Skanska USA Building Inc.']

Locations: San Francisco, California

Work Location Type: Onsite

Employment Type: Full Time

Employment Level: Leadership Positions

Req ID: 9722

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Vice President - Project Executive. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

The Vice President - Project Executive leads the successful delivery of large-scale construction projects by developing and executing strategic, tactical, and operational plans across multiple teams. Acting as the primary company contact for clients, this role drives project performance from pursuit through closeout—overseeing estimating, contract negotiation, bidding, profit/loss accountability, and the supervision of project staff. The VP ensures operational excellence and innovation, influences business decisions at the leadership level, and communicates regularly with executives and external stakeholders to align project outcomes with corporate objectives.

This position carries broad responsibility for people and financial outcomes, including staffing and workforce planning, hiring and promotion decisions within corporate guidelines, and P&L oversight for an entire sub-department, region, or critical project. The successful candidate brings extensive construction leadership experience—typically a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management/Engineering and 17+ years of relevant experience with a proven record of delivering projects on time and meeting or exceeding profit targets. Preferred technical proficiencies include industry tools such as Procore, Revit, AutoCAD, BIM 360, Primavera P6, and JD Edwards, along with certifications like CMIT and Procore Construction Management.

As a senior leader, the VP is recognized as an expert in client relationship management, commercial and risk management, forecasting, subcontractor oversight, and construction documentation. They foster a culture of safety, quality, and accountability, guide design and preconstruction planning, and ensure schedules and site logistics are met. Through strong communication and coaching skills, they develop and mentor teams to meet performance goals while protecting the company’s financial and contractual interests and identifying opportunities for business growth.

Vice President - Project Executive Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years proven track record of assuring client satisfaction.
• 12+ years track record of delivering on-time projects.
• 12+ years of experience maintaining or exceeding planned profit targets for projects.
• 12+ years creating and maintaining a culture of safety.
• 12+ years experience developing a culture of quality assurance and control.
• 12+ years managing and developing succesful teams.
• Bachelor’s Degree – Construction Management or equivalent experience and minimum 17 years prior relevant experience.

Currently, the company is not considering applicants for this position who now or in the future require employment sponsorship by the company.

Our Investment in you:

• We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
• As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial wellbeing – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Salary Low

USD $219,625.00/Yr.

Salary High

USD $310,000.00/Yr.

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Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.

Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.

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