Project Executive, Construction Services

Summary

The Project Executive, General Contracting Services, leads large-scale construction projects and oversees project teams within our general contracting division, responsible for overseeing large-scale construction projects within our hospitality, QSR, grocery, retail, or government sector work. This role provides full lifecycle project leadership from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring quality, safety, budget, and schedule goals are achieved.

Strategic Project Leadership

• Lead large-scale, multi-site programs including ground-up builds, remodels, refreshes, and rollouts
• Serve as the senior point of contact for national brand clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Establish project strategies that balance speed, quality, cost, and brand consistency

Preconstruction & Planning

• Oversee estimating, budgeting, scheduling, constructability reviews, and risk mitigation
• Drive value engineering and procurement strategies tailored to high-volume programs
• Support contract negotiations, scope alignment, and subcontractor partnerships

Team Management & Mentorship

• Lead and develop Project Managers, Engineers, and Superintendents across regions
• Create clarity, accountability, and consistency across multiple active sites
• Partner with leadership on staffing, performance management, and growth planning

Budget & Financial Oversight

• Own program budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and margin performance
• Review and approve change orders, pay applications, and financial reporting
• Oversee master schedules using Primavera and/or MS Project, ensuring schedule integrity across sites

Quality & Safety Assurance

• Ensure strict adherence to brand standards, safety protocols, and quality expectations
• Promote a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Conduct site reviews and audits to ensure consistency across programs

Client Relationship Management

• Build trusted, long-term relationships with national brand clients
• Provide executive-level reporting, program dashboards, and performance insights
• Lead closeout, lessons-learned reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction or related field or 10‑15 years of progressive GC experience
• Proven success delivering hospitality, QSR, grocery, retail, or fuel / c-store construction programs
• Experience managing high-volume, multi-site projects with tight schedules
• Strong understanding of construction means & methods, cost control, and scheduling
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, and/or Primavera
• OSHA 30 (or ability to obtain)
• PMP, GC License, or LEED experience a plus
• Confident leader with strong communication and client-facing skills

At Sevan, we believe in creating a supportive and dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

• Live Our Values:
  Join a company that values integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, and charity. These principles are at the heart of everything we do.
• Champion Key Initiatives:
  Play a vital role in driving Sevan-wide initiatives like Safety and Sustainability, ensuring positive impacts for our people and the planet.
• Inspire and Lead:
  Help us bring our vision to life by embracing our commitment to Service, Talent, and Choices—you’ll have a voice in shaping the future.
• Set the Standard:
  Be a role model for professional behavior, fostering a workplace culture that motivates and inspires others.
• Grow With Us:
  Take charge of your personal and professional growth through hands‑on experience, engaging training programs, and opportunities to mentor interns and co‑ops.
• Support Development of Top Brands:
  Opportunity to work behind the scenes supporting efforts for industry leaders like McDonald’s, Starbucks, and 7‑Eleven.

The anticipated compensation range for the position is $135,000 to $165,000, is based on a full‑time schedule, market and business conditions, and is commensurate on individual education, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, flexible paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, and a matching 401K plan.

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