Project Executive Jobs

Project Executive jobs are open across construction, technology, real estate development, and professional services, from senior manager to VP level, with specializations in program delivery, capital project management, and infrastructure oversight. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles463+
Top stateTexas
Top employerVolarify
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type73% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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EMCOR
Construction Project Executive
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EMCOR
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Construction Project Executive
EMCOR
San Jose, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
$170k - $180k/yr
10,000+

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Lease Crutcher Lewis
PROJECT EXECUTIVE - COMMERCIAL (Seattle)
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PROJECT EXECUTIVE - COMMERCIAL (Seattle)
Lease Crutcher Lewis
Seattle, Washington
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
$190k - $230k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
201-500

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AstraZeneca
Executive Director, Global Project Leader - Hematology Oncology
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Executive Director, Global Project Leader - Hematology Oncology
AstraZeneca
Waltham, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$246k - $369k/yr
10,000+

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W G Yates & Sons Construction
Project Executive - Data Center
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W G Yates & Sons Construction
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Project Executive - Data Center
W G Yates & Sons Construction
Ellisville, Mississippi
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
5,001-10,000

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Gilbane
Project Executive - Data Center
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Project Executive - Data Center
Gilbane
Sidney, Ohio
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
Master's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Project Executive Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Volarify
    Volarify32
  • Turner Construction Company
    Turner Construction Company26
  • Gilbane
    Gilbane24
  • Suffolk Construction
    Suffolk Construction13
  • Jobot
    Jobot12

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate117
  • Staffing & Recruiting16
  • Consulting & Professional Services15
  • Energy13
  • Manufacturing12

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project executive jobs.

  • 10 or more years of progressive project or program management experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar project budgets end to end
  • PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification
  • Strong executive stakeholder communication and executive reporting skills
  • Proficiency in project management platforms such as Smartsheet, MS Project, or Primavera
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field

Tips for Your Project Executive Job Search

Quantify delivery outcomes on your resume

Project executives are evaluated on whether projects close on time and on budget. Replace vague phrases like 'managed large projects' with specific outcomes: budget size, delivery timeline, and stakeholder count. Hiring managers read dozens of resumes and move fast on concrete numbers.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists project executive openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Tailor applications to the project type

A capital construction project executive role calls for different proof points than a technology program executive role. Swap in relevant project types, methodologies, and stakeholder contexts for each application so your experience maps directly to what that employer is delivering.

Highlight cross-functional leadership experience

Project executive roles require coordinating across finance, operations, legal, and technical teams simultaneously. Call out specific instances where you aligned competing priorities or resolved escalations between departments. Generic leadership language won't differentiate you at this level.

Prepare a case study for your portfolio stage

Many project executive interviews include a structured walkthrough of one major initiative you led. Prepare a tight narrative covering scope, key decisions, obstacles you resolved, and final outcomes. Panels at this level probe for judgment calls, not just process adherence.

Negotiate scope and resources alongside compensation

At the project executive level, the number of direct reports, the project budget ceiling, and the reporting line matter as much as base pay. Ask specifically about these in final-round conversations so you understand what authority the role actually carries before you accept.

Project Executive Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most project executives?

The companies hiring the most project executives right now include Volarify, Turner Construction Company, and Gilbane, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to be strongest in organizations managing large capital programs, infrastructure builds, or enterprise technology transformations.

How many project executive jobs are remote?

About 27% of project executive openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though the share varies significantly by sector. Technology and professional services roles are most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while construction, infrastructure, and real estate development roles typically require regular on-site presence at project locations.

How do you become a project executive?

You typically start in a project manager or program manager role and build a record of delivering progressively larger, more complex initiatives. Earning a PMP or PgMP certification strengthens your candidacy. From there, moving into a senior program manager or director of project management role gives you the executive stakeholder exposure and budget authority that project executive positions require.

Can you get a project executive job with limited experience?

Directly landing a project executive title with limited experience is uncommon because the role carries substantial budget and organizational accountability. A practical path is targeting a senior project manager or program director role first, taking on initiatives that require executive communication and cross-functional coordination, and building a portfolio of complex delivery outcomes you can speak to specifically.

What does the project executive interview process look like?

The process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial screen with HR covers your background and fit. A technical or competency round with a hiring manager digs into how you structure delivery and handle escalations. A panel round often includes senior leaders or clients. Final rounds may include a case study presentation where you walk through a major initiative from planning through closeout.

Where can I find and apply to project executive jobs?

You can find and apply to project executive jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.

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