Project Executive - Construction

Path Construction is seeking a Project Executive in the Chicago area to lead multiple projects, develop high-performing teams, and help drive the continued growth of our business. This role is ideal for a proven construction leader who has successfully managed complex projects and is looking for greater responsibility, leadership opportunities, and long-term career advancement.

The ideal candidate brings strong operational and business acumen, exceptional leadership skills, and a track record of delivering successful projects. A deep understanding of construction operations, estimating, client relationships, and team development is essential.

Our Project Executives/Business Group Leaders oversee multiple projects simultaneously and are responsible for building and mentoring top-performing teams while ensuring successful project execution from preconstruction through closeout.

About Path Construction

Path Construction is a national general contractor headquartered in Arlington Heights, IL, with projects and offices throughout the country. Founded in 2008, Path provides a wide range of construction services across diverse sectors, including healthcare, higher education, multifamily, hospitality, retail, self-storage, senior living, transportation, water and wastewater treatment, convention centers, laboratories, correctional, and institutional projects.

Duties for Project Executive/Business Group Leaders include:

• Lead multiple project teams to deliver successful, safe, and profitable projects

• Oversee preconstruction activities, including subcontractor prequalification, estimating, value engineering, and preconstruction meetings

• Establish project budgets and maintain accountability for project financial performance, including profit and loss

• Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks

• Oversee project schedules from preconstruction through closeout

• Manage project claims and dispute resolution

• Review design documents to verify scope completeness, identify cost impacts, and resolve design conflicts

• Prepare, track, and distribute preconstruction RFIs to address missing information and clarify scope

• Oversee the procurement process, including subcontract and purchase order issuance

• Ensure effective project controls related to safety, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability

• Develop, mentor, and lead high-performing project teams

• Build and maintain relationships with existing clients while pursuing new business opportunities through networking and business development efforts

Requirements

• 10+ years of commercial construction management experience, including leadership of multiple projects and teams

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred

• Strong knowledge of estimating, scheduling, cost controls, budgeting, and financial reporting

• OSHA safety experience with a demonstrated commitment to jobsite safety

• Proven experience delivering projects across multiple asset classes

• Extensive preconstruction experience, including estimating, value engineering, and procurement

• Expert understanding of building systems, construction methods, and assemblies.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software, including Procore, Sage, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Project

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong work ethic and a desire to help grow the business and mentor others

Benefits

We offer:

• Annual Salary Range: $130,000 - $210,000

• Bonus Plan

• 401(k)

• PTO

• Certification Training

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Company cellphone and computer

• Financial and Mental Health Support through a third party

• Travel and Entertainment Discount Program