Job Description

Oakbrook, IL | $160K–$185K + Excellent Bonus & Incentives

40-Year-Old Design-Build Firm | $150M Annual Revenue | 90% Repeat Clients

Are you a seasoned construction leader who thrives in a true client-facing, design-build environment? Our client—an established 40-year-old design-build firm based in Oakbrook—is looking for a Project Executive to join their growing team.

This is a firm with $150M in annual revenue , year-over-year growth, and one of the strongest reputations in the Chicago market. With 90% of projects coming from repeat clients , they invest heavily in long-term relationships, quality delivery, and genuine partnership.

If you're ready to lead major commercial and healthcare projects, mentor high-performing teams, and shape strategy with executive leadership—this role is for you.

What You’ll Lead

• Oversee multiple commercial and healthcare projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Build and maintain deep client relationships with long-standing partners
• Direct project teams (PMs, APMs, Supers) to ensure budget, schedule, and quality alignment
• Drive early planning, risk management, value engineering, and contract strategy
• Collaborate with estimating, design, and field teams in a true design-build environment
• Support business development and repeat client engagement
• Represent the firm at the executive level on key accounts and high-visibility projects

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of construction management experience
• Proven success delivering commercial and/or healthcare projects
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple project teams and act as a trusted client advisor
• Experience within a design-build or highly collaborative environment
• Based in (or commutable to) Oakbrook, IL

What’s on Offer

💰 Base Salary: $160,000–$185,000

🎉 Bonus & Incentives: Industry-leading structure

📈 Career Growth: Opportunity to be a strategic leader in a growing organization

🤝 Stability: 40 years in business + 90% repeat clients

🏗 Impact: High autonomy, high trust, and visibility with executive leadership

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