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Project Executive

The Walsh Group

Chicago, ILFull-time$180–250K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$180–250K/yr
Location
Chicago, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Walsh Group is seeking a Project Executive for its Building Division in Chicago. The role leads project teams and oversees project planning, delivery, risk, budgets, schedules, compliance, and safety. It also involves developing team members, maintaining relationships with owners and project partners, and supporting estimating and business development. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, and the posting seeks 15+ years of experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project LeadershipPrimaveraHCSSTimberlineAutoCADWGIPProject Management SystemsCost Management SystemsCommunicationCollaborationNegotiationChange ManagementTechnical EngineeringCritical ThinkingAnalysis

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree15+ Years ExperienceLarge-Scale Project Leadership

Full job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Project Executive for our Building Division in Chicago, IL.

Do you want to invest in the growth and progress of the next generation of construction talent? Do you enjoy mobilizing people and resources to overcome challenges? Are you a leader that inspires others to do their very best every day? Do you want to work for a company where, when you do these things, you will be noticed? If so, then keep reading.

Walsh takes a family approach to business and we believe you do that best when you help other people realize their potential. Do you believe that when you invest in others, you increase the possibility that more work will actually get done? Do you also believe in hiring good people and giving them freedom to do their jobs? Walsh leaders know how to develop and how to empower.

Walsh is looking for managers who can facilitate the work of others. Someone who feels a strong sense of ownership over both the process and the results. A motivator who can build a culture of flexible productivity. Project Executives that accomplish more than others because they plan their work, and then work their plans.

If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Plans, organizes, coordinates and controls projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems and requirements approved by the Company. Creates and manages processes for tracking projects and associated deliverables, collects and analyzes data, and works closely with field personnel, designers, engineers, vendors and subcontractors to manage various programmatic and project processes.

  • Leads interdisciplinary teams, such as preconstruction, to deliver projects that reside within a major business group or function. Determines staffing needs, personnel development, performance management and training for the project team. Provides leadership, guidance and direction to the project team members. Ensures projects are completed, tracked and reported on in accordance with all compliance regulations and goals. Completes and/or approves Performance Reviews for subordinates

  • Maintains exceptional relationships with owners, subcontractors, design partners and unions. Responsible for day-to-day contact as well as contact of a multifaceted nature.

  • Assists with bid package development, pre-qualification activities and budget preparation. May draft budget/estimate documents and provide oversight for the estimating process. May work with Business Development staff in seeking future business opportunities.

  • Leads efforts to analyze risk and define schedule-related issues, including analysis of long lead materials or equipment which may impact project cost or scheduled delivery.

  • Analyzes and presents project delivery approaches, develops alternative approaches and facilitates implementation, ensuring compliance with corporate, federal and state regulations.

  • Serves as the primary contact for senior department managers relative to critical business issues. Helps allocate region assets and resources to projects within business group.

  • Participates in the design and execution of project safety planning activities to ensure that projects are completed within established safety goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

  • 15+ years of experience

  • Experience leading large-scale unique projects

  • Proficient in some of the following: Primavera scheduling program; HCSS and/or Timberline estimating program, AutoCAD, WGIP, Project and Cost Management Systems (Revenue Summary, Cost Report Update & Walsh Equipment Management tools)

  • Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, negotiation, change management, technical engineering, critical thinking and analysis skills

  • Salary Range: $180,000 - $250,000/Yr.

Division: Building

Job Category: Project Management

Job Type: Full_time

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [email protected].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

How this job compares

Set against the 15,599 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$180–250K/yr
  • Illinois median$109–166K/yr416 salary ranges
  • US median$106–175K/yr10,042 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $215K, is 56% above the Illinois median midpoint ($138K) — in the top quarter of Project Management salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 508 open Project Management jobs in Illinois and 15,599 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 15 years of experience — more than three in four Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 12,521 postings).
Education
6,562 of the 15,599 open Project Management jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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