Project Executive – Cold Storage Construction
Competitive Compensation + ESOP + Outstanding Benefits
Are you a seasoned construction leader with experience delivering complex cold storage facilities? Our client, a nationally respected commercial general contractor, is seeking a Project Executive to oversee the successful execution of large-scale cold storage and temperature-controlled construction projects.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join an employee-owned (ESOP) company that values leadership, collaboration, and long-term career growth.
Position Summary
As a Project Executive, you will provide strategic oversight for multiple cold storage projects while leading project teams from preconstruction through closeout. You'll serve as the primary liaison with clients, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive oversight for multiple cold storage construction projects.
- Lead Project Managers, Superintendents, and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, quality, safety, and financial performance.
- Identify project risks and develop proactive solutions.
- Participate in preconstruction planning, value engineering, and project strategy.
- Mentor and develop project management staff.
- Ensure client satisfaction while driving operational excellence.
Qualifications
- Minimum of two completed cold storage construction projects is required.
- 15+ years of commercial construction experience with increasing leadership responsibilities.
- Proven experience managing multiple large-scale commercial construction projects.
- Strong understanding of cold storage building systems, insulated envelope construction, refrigeration coordination, and mission-critical scheduling.
- Demonstrated success leading high-performing project teams.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
Why Join This Company?
You'll become part of an employee-owned organization with a reputation for delivering technically challenging projects while investing in its people. The company offers a collaborative culture, a strong project pipeline, and the opportunity to lead some of the industry's most innovative cold storage facilities.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead high-profile cold storage projects, we'd love to hear from you. Contact me directly at Samantha.Solomon@GoGpac.com / 605.277.3881
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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