DescriptionRole Overview:PARIC is seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead large-scale industrial projects across mission critical, food & beverage, and manufacturing markets. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and delivering complex projects safely, profitably, and with exceptional quality.
As a Project Executive, you will oversee a portfolio of projects from early pursuit through closeout, partnering closely with preconstruction, business development, and executive leadership. You'll serve as an executive sponsor for key clients, ensure disciplined project execution, and play a critical role in scaling the Industrial Sector while strengthening PARIC's brand and client relationships.
This role also requires experience operating within active campus environments, where safety, logistics, and ongoing client operations must be balanced with speed-to-market delivery.
ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership & Project Execution- Lead a portfolio of industrial projects ranging from $10M-$200M+, ensuring performance across safety, quality, schedule, cost, and client satisfaction.
- Conduct regular job walks and monthly reviews to proactively manage risk, schedule performance, and financial outcomes.
- Ensure disciplined project reporting and forecasting at both project and sector levels.
Strategy & Risk Management- Translate sector strategy into actionable execution plans that support growth and repeatable success.
- Provide operational leadership during pursuits, go/no-go decisions, and proposal development.
- Champion early risk identification and mitigation throughout the full project lifecycle, from pursuit through turnover.
- Lead and support subcontract negotiations and ensure contractual obligations are executed in a risk-aware manner.
Client & Market Leadership- Serve as an executive sponsor for key clients, building long-term relationships and positioning PARIC as a trusted advisor.
- Deliver projects that create repeat business and "raving fans" through exceptional execution and client-focused problem solving.
Team Leadership & Talent Development- Coach, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Executives.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning to align with sector growth and backlog.
- Conduct staffing alignment, annual reviews, and ongoing one-on-one coaching to develop future leaders.
Systems, Processes & Cross-Functional Collaboration- Define and implement scalable operational systems, processes, and standards across the Industrial sector.
- Partner with preconstruction, estimating, safety, QA/QC, scheduling, and business development teams to deliver a seamless project experience.
- Collaborate across sectors to share best practices and drive enterprise-wide continuous improvement.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and QualificationsRequired:- 15+ years of construction experience, including 5+ years in senior operational leadership overseeing large-scale industrial projects.
- Proven experience in mission critical, food & beverage, or manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, risk allocation, and commercial strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to build, systematize, and scale operational processes.
- Proven leader with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (MBA or equivalent experience preferred).
- Willingness to travel as needed for project oversight and client engagement.
Why Join Us?- We offer comprehensive benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible PTO, 10 Paid Holidays per year, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
- Career development and professional growth opportunities.
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture rooted in our core values.
