Summary

The Project Executive is a senior leader responsible for the oversight of multiple project teams and the direct supervision of project managers and operational staff. This role drives strategic direction, client relationships, financial performance, and overall project execution. The Project Executive ensures alignment between project outcomes and business unit goals, serving as a key figure in leadership, mentorship, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Plays an active role in business unit fiscal planning, goal setting, and strategic direction.
• Oversees and approves project cost projections and ensures alignment with business unit profitability objectives.
• Ensures execution of company policies through structured project oversight, focusing on quality, cost, schedule, safety, and client relations.
• Provides executive-level oversight on scheduling, procurement, project staffing, and financial tracking.
• Directly supervises project managers and may oversee project assistants and support staff.
• Advises and supports field leadership (e.g., superintendents, engineers) to ensure excellence in field operations.
• Collaborates across departments to drive policy adherence and operational alignment within the business unit.
• Maintains executive-level relationships with clients, trade partners, architects, consultants, and community representatives.
• Serves as a key point of contact for high-level issue resolution and risk mitigation.
• Performs other duties and contributes to strategic initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline—or equivalent industry experience.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in commercial construction, including prior roles as a Senior Project Manager or Project Executive.
• Deep understanding of construction financials, risk management, and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple large-scale, complex projects concurrently.
• Strong ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Proven record of mentoring and developing project leaders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• High ethical standards and alignment with organizational values.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and construction management platforms.
• Professional affiliations (e.g., AGC, ASCE) preferred.
• Professional credentials (e.g., PE license) preferred.
• Active community involvement is a plus.
• Experience with CMiC or other project management platforms preferred.

 

About Structure Tone Southwest
Structure Tone Southwest is headquartered in Dallas and has regional offices in Houston, San Antonio and Austin.  As a full-service construction firm, we specialize in servicing the client from pre-construction through construction. We build corporate interiors, ground-up builds, infrastructure modernization, mission critical and high tech facilities.  We know that behind every project are the highly-skilled people making it happen everyday, which makes investing in hiring, developing and retaining the brightest minds a top priority. We want the opportunity to help you achieve your career goals. Joining Structure Tone Southwest isn’t just a new job, it’s a career move that will provide lasting success for you and your family.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL Structure Tone Southwest is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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"Structure Tone Southwest is one of Texas' top-ranked construction management firms, and is a member of The Structure Tone Building Group - a $10B worldwide construction services leader. We provide construction management and general contracting services to commercial clients. Market sectors include Corporate Office & Facilities, Mission Critical Infrastructure, Higher Education, Science & Technology, Hospitality, Health Care, and Retail.

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com."