Job DescriptionWhat You'll DoThe Project Executive serves as a senior leader and part-owner within the organization, providing strategic oversight and hands-on leadership across multiple projects. This role does not include direct reports, but instead focuses on visiting job sites to identify and resolve performance issues related to safety, productivity, and quality. The Project Executive plays a key role in aligning field operations with company goals, ensuring projects meet high standards while maintaining strong client relationships.
- Serve as a senior leader and representative of company ownership across active job sites
- Identify and address field-level challenges related to safety, productivity, and quality
- Provide strategic input on project planning and operational execution, ensuring alignment with company standards and client expectations
- Collaborate with project managers and field teams to improve performance and remove barriers to success
- Develop and monitor performance metrics and ensure accountability to project goals
- Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to build trust and address emerging concerns
- Review project documentation and assess progress in the field
- Support budgeting decisions and project spending approvals at the executive level
- Partner with senior leadership on broader business strategy and continuous improvement efforts
- Travel regularly to job sites to provide real-time assessment, coaching, and executive support
QualificationsWhat You'll Bring - Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS in Project Management, or Engineering) preferred
- PMP certification strongly preferred
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in project or field operations, including leadership roles
- Strong background in field execution, including safety, quality control, and productivity oversight
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence without direct authority
- Proven success in a client-facing and ownership-level capacity
Additional InformationPay Range $150,000 - $200,000We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.
Total Rewards Statement- As a full-time employee at KE, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.
- 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
- HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with competitive company match
- Paid weekly with competitive wages
- PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
- Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage
We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.
Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.
Typical requirements may include:
- Ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and work on your feet for long periods of time
- Ability to work in outdoor conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures
- Ability to dig, backfill, and manually move materials
- Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds
Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources at
[email protected].
