XL Construction Corp

Project Executive, Education & Civic

XL Construction Corp$190K — $275K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years in construction, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles
  • Experience managing public works projects, ideally in the Civic sector, valued at $20M+
  • Strong knowledge of project deliveries and public client delivery methods
  • Excellent business acumen for financial management and client negotiations
  • Proficient in Procore and other construction management software
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide executive oversight for civic and education projects
  • Build and maintain long-term client relationships with public sector clients
  • Collaborate with teams to develop execution strategies for project delivery
  • Guide and mentor project management teams across multiple projects
  • Monitor project performance in terms of finances, schedule, and quality
  • Assist in safety execution across all job sites
  • Represent the company in high-level meetings and project milestones

Benefits

  • Executive performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) policy
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
  • Wellness programs for employee health
  • Opportunities for leadership development and career advancement
Full Job Description
Description

Position at XL Construction Corp.

About the Role:
We are seeking a Project Executive to lead our Civic Market, with the potential oversight of educational projects within the Sacramento region. This senior leadership role is responsible for executive oversight of multiple projects, client engagement, team development, and operational excellence. You'll play a strategic role in advancing XL Construction's presence in public works type projects with emphasis on the civic sector while ensuring high-quality delivery, safety, and customer satisfaction across your project portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide executive oversight for civic and education projects, including ground-up construction, tenant improvements, and client account plans for specifically targeted clients.
  • Build and maintain long-term client relationships across City, County, State and fed clients.
  • Partner with estimating, preconstruction, and operations to develop project execution strategies and secure successful delivery
  • Guide and mentor Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and project engineers across multiple teams
  • Monitor project health-financial performance, schedule adherence, quality, and risk
  • Collaborate with field and safety leadership to ensure consistent execution across job sites
  • Represent XL in executive meetings, proposals, and key project milestones
  • Work cross-functionally to support staffing plans, team development, and strategic planning in the science market

Qualifications:
  • 12+ years of construction experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity
  • Demonstrated success managing public works type projects and preference for Civic projects valued at $20M+
  • Expertise in project deliveries, City and county construction with clear understanding of delivery methods including hard bid scenario for public clients.
  • Strong business acumen, including financial management, forecasting, and client negotiation
  • Proficiency in Procore, scheduling tools (e.g., P6 or MS Project), and construction budgeting platforms
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Salary Range: $190,000 - $275,000 annually (in compliance with California pay transparency laws)
  • Eligible for executive performance-based bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), and wellness programs
  • Opportunities for executive leadership development, market growth impact, and long-term advancement

About XL Construction Corp

XL Construction Corporation is a general contractor that provides preconstruction, construction, and post-construction services for commercial, institutional, and public clients. The company offers services in the areas of tenant improvements, seismic retrofits, new construction, and renovation. It serves clients in the healthcare, education, technology, corporate, and civic sectors. The company was founded in 1991 and is based in Milpitas, California.
Learn more about XL Construction Corp
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
Founded
1991
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$1 billion

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