Construction Project Executive

Atlanta GA - Hybrid

The Project Executive is Zero's senior delivery leader — the common thread that owns a project from pre-construction through closeout and beyond. This role negotiates owner contracts, maintains the primary client relationship, and is directly accountable for the budget, schedule, quality, and financial performance of every project under their jurisdiction.

You will be the most senior person your clients interact with on a regular basis. Your judgment, relationships, and standards will define Zero's reputation in the market.

What You'll Do

Project Acquisition

• Develop and maintain industry relationships to generate project leads and drive them through to acquisition

• Participate in understanding unique owner needs; represent Zero's capabilities to help close prospective clients

• Contribute to RFP responses — editing for project-specific content, leading interview preparation, and participating in presentations

• Review projects for scope, risk, and profitability using Zero's project evaluation framework

• Participate in contract negotiation with owners

Pre-construction & Project Start-Up

• Lead preconstruction efforts on assigned projects, working closely with estimating and preconstruction teams to develop budgets, schedules, and logistics plans

• Assign appropriate project management and field operations staff to each engagement

• Review and approve all pre-mobilization activities

• Ensure a formal turnover meeting occurs between preconstruction and operations teams before field work begins

Project Delivery & Oversight

• Maintain high-level oversight of all assigned projects from start to finish — budget, costs, schedule, quality, and overall progress against plan

• Visit project sites regularly to monitor performance, identify emerging challenges, and provide leadership in resolving them

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the Zero/Owner contract; ensure project team compliance

• Chair and attend weekly project staff meetings; attend all meetings necessary to monitor profitability

• Ensure day-to-day operations transition effectively from preconstruction to project managers and superintendents

Financial Performance

• Own the financial outcomes of all projects under your jurisdiction — budgets, forecasts, P&L, contingencies, liabilities, and savings potential

• Manage cash flow, accounts receivable, and accurate financial forecasting across your portfolio

• Participate in defining project budgets and schedules that achieve profitability objectives, accounting for project-specific challenges

Schedule & Safety

• Assist project teams in developing baseline schedules and monitor schedule performance throughout delivery

• Champion jobsite safety — motivate field teams in the implementation of Zero's safety standards

• Ensure original project budgets include appropriate safety funding

• Support lean planning processes and workflow initiatives on active projects

Client Relationships

• Serve as Zero's primary representative to owners, architects, consultants, government authorities, vendors, and subcontractors

• Maintain continuous client contact to gauge performance perceptions and relay relevant information to the project team

• Attend owner and project meetings; manage client expectations proactively and with transparency

Team Leadership & Development

• Monitor and evaluate project manager and superintendent performance and assignments

• Mentor, coach, and train staff to perform at or above Zero's standards

• Assist in sourcing and screening candidates; ensure effective matching of talent to project scope and complexity

• Take responsibility for the development of the entire project team under your leadership

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

• 10 to 15 years of construction management experience at a large-scale GC or CM at Risk firm

• In-depth knowledge of complex commercial construction practices

• Experience leading multiple successful project teams, including development of direct reports

• Track record of maintaining strong relationships with owners, architects, and external stakeholders

• Strong financial literacy — you have owned a project P&L and understand cash management and forecasting

• Demonstrated ability to manage and embrace change; adapts to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems

• Self-perform construction experience is a plus

Who You Are

• Passionate about the craft of construction and committed to delivering outcomes that exceed expectations

• You operate with integrity — your word means something and your team knows it

• You work hard and expect the same from those around you, but you invest in their growth

• You carry yourself with professionalism in every room — with clients, with subs, and in the field

• You genuinely care about the people on your team and the clients you serve

• You are decisive, calm under pressure, and know when to escalate

At Zero, the Construction Executive is not just a delivery leader — you are the standard-bearer for how we work, how we serve clients, and how we grow. This is not a role for someone who wants to manage from a distance. It is a role for someone who wants to build something. Base Salary: $140,000 - 210,000 based on experience and market. Bonus: Eligible for the Zero performance bonus plan Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage · Unlimited PTO.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter at zero-rfi.com/careers. We look forward to exploring how you can help us accelerate the digital transformation of the built environment.