Project Executive – Industrial, Manufacturing

McCownGordon Construction

. Serve as the overall account and client executive responsible for project success from award with little to no operational oversight .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeKansas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, financial oversight, and client relationship management within the construction industry. Proven ability to lead teams, develop future leaders, and implement strategic initiatives for operational success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementBudget ManagementClient Relationship ManagementLeadership DevelopmentProcore Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementProject SchedulingCost ProjectionsRisk ManagementContract DevelopmentChange Order ManagementQuality ControlContinuous ImprovementProposal DevelopmentFinancial Completion

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem ResolutionRelationship BuildingMulti-Project ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ProcoreMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Construction ManagementEngineering Degree

Industry Keywords

Preconstruction ProcessProject ExecutionOperational ProceduresCommunity EngagementTalent Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the overall account and client executive responsible for project success from award with little to no operational oversight
Lead large or multiple projects and teams
Oversee project profitability, chargeability, team development, and engagement
Lead the preconstruction process from start to finish
Assist with proposals, interviews, and project pursuits
Maintain the existing client portfolio and industry network
Participate in community and professional associations
Implement company initiatives and grow company culture
Develop future operations leaders through direct leadership and coaching
Participate in succession planning, recruitment, interviews, and talent development
Serve as executive-level client leader and maintain relationships with clients, design teams, trade partners, and associates
Set up projects, develop preconstruction strategies, manage risk, and coordinate procurement and submittal planning
Oversee project execution, operational procedures, logistics, safety, quality, schedules, change control, and continuous improvement
Lead project financial plans, risk registers, cost reconciliation, budget recovery, pay applications, change orders, cash flow, and WIP forecasting
Lead contract development and review, ensuring contracts, COIs, safety items, and delay documentation are complete
Ensure projects achieve financial completion, warranty establishment, and closeout
Support winning work through RFPs/RFQs, proposals, interviews, fees, schedules, approaches, and client strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
15+ years’ experience
Proficiency in/ability to learn Procore and Microsoft Project
Proficiency in computer applications, preferably Microsoft Office
Demonstrated ability to take a leadership role on projects from start to finish
Proven consistent track record of successful projects/project management
Proven track record of superior budget management and accurate monthly cost projections
Demonstrated ability to develop project schedules and manage from beginning to end
Proven track record of proactive approach to problem resolution and issues management
Demonstrated relationship skills
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage more than one project at a time
Proficient in running project-related meetings, including Progress, OAC, and pre-installation meetings
This position requires work in an office environment and construction job sites