Project Executive Job at Foster Lawson, San Jose, CA

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  • Foster Lawson
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description

A leading general construction firm in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking an experienced Project Executive with 15+ years of commercial construction experience . This role is responsible for driving business development, overseeing contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements, and providing high-level leadership across project execution, project controls, engineering, cost management, risk management, and overall business performance. The Project Executive may oversee one major project or multiple concurrent projects.

This position will support commercial construction projects across various market sectors. The Project Executive will collaborate closely with project teams and company leadership and will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all project team members, including project managers, engineers, superintendents, and field/office staff.
  • Manage project teams ranging from 10–50 employees.
  • Mentor, develop, and coach team members to support growth in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintain a detailed, hands-on understanding of all project requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of construction means, methods, processes, and building systems.
  • Oversee cost control functions, including billings, collections, change management, and monthly project reporting.
  • Utilize a deep understanding of cost estimating, budgeting, and forecasting to guide project financial performance.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, and key stakeholders.
  • Support and challenge jobsite operations, including coordination with self-perform work teams.
  • Ensure successful project completion, financial performance, key success metrics, and client satisfaction.
  • Actively contribute to regional operations, including staffing, business planning, and preconstruction efforts.

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office,

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