Construction Project Executive

Metric Geo is exclusively representing a leading pharmaceutical construction company in the search for a Construction Project Executive.

This organization is a nationally recognized builder of complex pharmaceutical, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing facilities, delivering technically demanding projects for some of the most sophisticated clients in the industry. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a senior operational leader to oversee multiple large-scale projects and drive performance across their portfolio.

Position Summary:

The Construction Project Executive will provide executive-level oversight of multiple pharmaceutical and life sciences construction projects, ensuring safe delivery, schedule certainty, financial performance, and client satisfaction.

This individual will lead Project Managers and senior project teams while serving as the key link between executive leadership, operations, and major clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Operational Leadership

• Provide executive oversight across multiple concurrent, technically complex projects.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical quality standards, safety protocols, and contractual obligations.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, risk exposure, and resource planning across the portfolio.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, claims, and commercial challenges.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and Senior PMs.
• Drive accountability, performance management, and succession planning.
• Establish structured project review processes and operational consistency.
• Foster a high-performance culture aligned with pharmaceutical client expectations.

Financial & Commercial Oversight

• Own financial performance across assigned projects, including forecasting, margin protection, and cost controls.
• Review and approve major change orders, subcontract agreements, and claims strategy.
• Ensure disciplined reporting, billing accuracy, and cash flow management.
• Provide executive oversight during preconstruction, estimating reviews, and project handoffs.

Client & Executive Interface

• Serve as executive point of contact for key pharmaceutical and life sciences clients.
• Build and maintain long-term strategic client relationships.
• Lead executive meetings, negotiations, and issue resolution.
• Represent the organization in high-level client and industry engagements.

Strategic Growth & Operational Excellence

• Support pursuit strategies, interviews, and major proposal efforts.
• Provide insight into new market expansion, delivery models, and operational improvements.
• Standardize best practices and drive lessons learned across projects.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on long-term strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (required)
• Advanced degree preferred

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive construction experience
• 5+ years in senior leadership (Project Executive, Senior PM, or Operations leadership)
• Proven success delivering large-scale, technically complex projects (pharmaceutical/life sciences strongly preferred)
• Experience overseeing multiple project teams simultaneously

Skills & Competencies

• Executive-level leadership and decision-making capability
• Advanced financial acumen and cost management expertise
• Strong client-facing presence and negotiation skills
• Deep understanding of contracts, scheduling, and risk management
• Proficiency in project management and financial systems
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required

Work Environment

• Executive-level office presence with regular site visits
• Oversight of active pharmaceutical construction environments
• Fast-paced, growth-oriented organization

For confidential consideration, please contact Metric Geo directly. We are managing this search exclusively on behalf of our client.