Gresham, Smith and Partners

Project Executive - Building Engineering

Gresham, Smith and Partners$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering, with 8+ years of relevant experience; professional licensure (PE or RA) preferred.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for persuasive presentations.
  • Demonstrated success managing multi-disciplinary projects with high client satisfaction.
  • Strong team leadership with a track record of quality deliverables and financial success.
  • Proven ability to cultivate new client relationships and maintain long-term partnerships.
  • Operational acumen focused on quality deliverables.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute plans to secure strategic clients and partnerships.
  • Expand existing client relationships to enhance satisfaction and growth.
  • Coordinate with the Executive Vice President to prioritize market growth opportunities.
  • Win new projects and enhance the client portfolio through proposals and negotiations.
  • Monitor market trends to meet evolving client needs with foresight.
  • Maintain strong client relationships to enhance project performance.
  • Define clear project goals and communicate expectations effectively.
  • Guide project teams to consistently meet client expectations and deliverables.
  • Demonstrate leadership in technical and client management expertise.
  • Use persuasive negotiation skills to secure favorable project outcomes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for growth within the Building Engineering group.
  • Involvement in diverse engineering projects across multiple disciplines.
  • Collaborative work environment with a full-service engineering team.
  • Engagement in sustainability and resiliency consulting efforts.
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About You

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience; professional licensure (PE or RA) preferred.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead, develop, and deliver persuasive presentations that build client confidence and win work.
  • Demonstrated success managing multi-disciplinary projects (e.g., higher education, healthcare, industrial, commercial) with highly satisfied clients.
  • Evidence of strong team leadership, consistently high-quality deliverables, and reliable financial outcomes.
  • Proven ability to develop new client relationships and maintain healthy, long-term partnerships.
  • Operational acumen and a commitment to quality in driving projects and executing deliverables.


Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit-someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Executive for our Building Engineering market with experience winning and managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects and clients.

As a Project Executive, you will:

  • Develop and execute tactical plans to identify and secure strategic clients and partnerships
  • Foster and expand existing client relationships to drive satisfaction, retention, and growth
  • Coordinate with the Executive Vice President (EVP) to prioritize and pursue opportunities that advance market growth
  • Successfully win new work; help build our client portfolio.
  • Win new work and expand the client portfolio through positioning, proposals, interviews, and negotiations
  • Monitor market trends and forecast skills and capabilities required to meet evolving client needs
  • Maintain strong client relationships while providing operational insight to drive project performance
  • Define project goals and clearly communicate expectations to ensure scope, schedule, budget, and quality are met
  • Guide Project Managers and teams to consistently achieve client expectations and deliverables
  • Demonstrate credible leadership with strong technical, project delivery, and client management expertise
  • Apply professional persuasion and effective negotiation to secure favorable outcomes


Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join Us

If you're excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Here's what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits:

  • Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
  • Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
  • Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
  • Family Planning and Parental Leave
  • Mass/Public Transit Program
  • Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

About Gresham, Smith and Partners

Gresham, Smith and Partners (GS&P) is a privately held architecture, engineering, and planning firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm was founded in 1967 and has since grown to employ over 1,100 professionals in offices across the United States. GS&P provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, interior design, planning, environmental services, and program management. The firm has completed projects in a variety of sectors, including healthcare, aviation, transportation, corporate and urban design, and water resources. GS&P is committed to sustainability and has completed numerous LEED-certified projects. The firm has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Firm Award in 2012.
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