Project Executive (Los Angeles)

Project Executive

Location Los Angeles or Orange County with travel to active jobsites

Compensation 190K to 225K plus full benefits

Reports to President and Owner

Overview

My retained client a well established general contractor with annual volume near 150 million and a strong bonding capacity is seeking a Project Executive to oversee multiple public works and DSA driven projects throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. The firm maintains more than 300 million in active backlog with a continued pipeline of school higher education civic and municipal work. The Project Executive will serve as a client facing leader responsible for cost compliance quality schedule and project team performance.

Responsibilities

Leads multiple project teams delivering public works and DSA projects from pursuit through closeout

Provides executive level oversight of cost schedule risk and quality across assigned projects

Maintains strong client relationships with districts agencies inspectors and stakeholders

Drives internal alignment between estimating operations and field leadership

Supports staff development recruitment and retention across project teams

Reviews contracts buyout change orders pay apps and major cost decisions

Ensures compliance with DSA HCAI sustainability safety and reporting requirements

Represents the company in OAC meetings presentations and key negotiations

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Construction Management Engineering Architecture or related field

Ten plus years with a general contractor with demonstrated good tenure and growth in roles

Proven success delivering public works and or DSA projects in Southern California

Ability to travel regularly between projects in LA and Orange County

Strong financial acumen contract proficiency and client facing confidence

Track record of mentoring PMs PEs and Supers to elevate team performance

Why Join

Stable backlog exceeding 300 million with long term public clients

Well funded company with large bonding capacity and strong reputation in K to 12 and civic markets

Executive seat with meaningful influence on project and people decisions

Long runway for advancement within a growing leadership team