Project Executive Jobs in New York
Project Executive jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in construction, real estate development, technology infrastructure, and professional services, with openings from senior project managers stepping into executive oversight through seasoned leaders driving multi-site programs. Most hiring activity centers on New York City, with additional demand in Albany and Buffalo, where firms like Turner Construction, Skanska USA, and Macy's Systems and Technology maintain a consistent presence. The most in-demand specialties include capital construction delivery, enterprise IT program governance, and real estate development oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Project Executive of Commercial Interiors & Institutional Construction leads a single large project team or multiple small commercial project teams, guiding the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of the project(s).
Who are we?
As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Who are you?
You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.
Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
What’s in it for you?
Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.
Responsibilities
- Assumes overall accountability for jobsite safety
- Assumes overall accountability for meeting contract requirements
- Verifies the accuracy of project financial forecast, notice provisions, and billings to meet contract requirements potential claims; escalates to leadership of unresolved deviations
- Ensures team creates a project-specific quality plan aligned with the owner contract and contract documents
- Ensures a team creates a closeout plan in alignment with the contract documents
- Provides leadership in motivating the project team(s) and maintains a positive work environment
- Directs and supervises work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities and maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, subcontractors, unions, etc.
- Assumes overall accountability of subcontracting strategy and the integrity of the buyout process at project level
- Negotiates all aspects of contracts, leads implementation of risk mitigation plan, final review of draft contracts, agreements, and purchase orders
- Assumes overall accountability to ensure project compliance with the insurance and bonds
- Coordinates all preconstruction services ensuring alignment with contractual obligations; reviews and approves all deliverables to Owner and design team
- Assumes overall accountability and leads the team with effective communication and prioritization to ensure focus and discipline to meet the project schedule
- Develops a comprehensive understanding of the local market areas and profiles to create and lead a networking strategy
- Partners with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, client capture plans and account plans. Optimizes profit levers and gross profit margin tactics to achieve performance targets on new sales. Leads opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that help position Gilbane as the ”Builder of Choice”
- Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
- Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
- Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals
- Leverage Business Insights – Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage.
- Deploy a Strategic Mindset - Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that might develop in the future.
- Display Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate the capacity to recognize feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships.
- Build High Performing Teams - Attract, select, develop, recognize, and retain talented individuals. Utilize motivation and discipline to maximize performance and impact on the organization.
- Drive Team Accountability - Determine priorities and delegate work; monitor and communicate progress. Establish measures to assess the impact, quality and timeliness of results; praise success and learn from mistakes.
- Coach and Develop Others - Provide feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities. Plan for and support development of individual skills and abilities.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- 10-18 years of commercial construction, project management experience
- Or equivalent combination of education and commercial interior project experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong knowledge of construction landscape: subcontractor market, DOB processes, and typical NYC building conditions
- Clear, disciplined communicator with strong executive presence and field credibility
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Procore (or equivalent) knowledge, Bluebeam, Primavera P6/MS Project, Excel-based cost controls, SharePoint/Teams
Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. For New York City, this ranges from $185,000-$240,000 plus benefits and retirement program.
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.
Overview
The Project Executive of Commercial Interiors & Institutional Construction leads a single large project team or multiple small commercial project teams, guiding the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of the project(s).
Who are we?
As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Who are you?
You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.
Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.
What’s in it for you?
Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.
Responsibilities
- Assumes overall accountability for jobsite safety
- Assumes overall accountability for meeting contract requirements
- Verifies the accuracy of project financial forecast, notice provisions, and billings to meet contract requirements potential claims; escalates to leadership of unresolved deviations
- Ensures team creates a project-specific quality plan aligned with the owner contract and contract documents
- Ensures a team creates a closeout plan in alignment with the contract documents
- Provides leadership in motivating the project team(s) and maintains a positive work environment
- Directs and supervises work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities and maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, subcontractors, unions, etc.
- Assumes overall accountability of subcontracting strategy and the integrity of the buyout process at project level
- Negotiates all aspects of contracts, leads implementation of risk mitigation plan, final review of draft contracts, agreements, and purchase orders
- Assumes overall accountability to ensure project compliance with the insurance and bonds
- Coordinates all preconstruction services ensuring alignment with contractual obligations; reviews and approves all deliverables to Owner and design team
- Assumes overall accountability and leads the team with effective communication and prioritization to ensure focus and discipline to meet the project schedule
- Develops a comprehensive understanding of the local market areas and profiles to create and lead a networking strategy
- Partners with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, client capture plans and account plans. Optimizes profit levers and gross profit margin tactics to achieve performance targets on new sales. Leads opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that help position Gilbane as the ”Builder of Choice”
- Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
- Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
- Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals
- Leverage Business Insights – Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage.
- Deploy a Strategic Mindset - Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that might develop in the future.
- Display Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate the capacity to recognize feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships.
- Build High Performing Teams - Attract, select, develop, recognize, and retain talented individuals. Utilize motivation and discipline to maximize performance and impact on the organization.
- Drive Team Accountability - Determine priorities and delegate work; monitor and communicate progress. Establish measures to assess the impact, quality and timeliness of results; praise success and learn from mistakes.
- Coach and Develop Others - Provide feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities. Plan for and support development of individual skills and abilities.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- 10-18 years of commercial construction, project management experience
- Or equivalent combination of education and commercial interior project experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong knowledge of construction landscape: subcontractor market, DOB processes, and typical NYC building conditions
- Clear, disciplined communicator with strong executive presence and field credibility
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Procore (or equivalent) knowledge, Bluebeam, Primavera P6/MS Project, Excel-based cost controls, SharePoint/Teams
Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. For New York City, this ranges from $185,000-$240,000 plus benefits and retirement program.
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.
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Project Executive Job Market in New York
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project executive jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a closely related field
- Ten or more years of progressive project management experience in a relevant New York industry
- PMP certification or equivalent credential recognized by New York employers
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and cross-functional teams in New York
- Proficiency with project management platforms such as Procore, Primavera P6, or MS Project
- Strong familiarity with New York City building codes, DOB permitting, or applicable state regulations
Project Executive Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project executive in New York?
Most project executives in New York reach the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or business and a decade or more of progressively senior project management experience. While New York does not issue a state license specifically for project executives, construction-side roles often require familiarity with New York City Department of Buildings permitting processes and OSHA compliance. A PMP credential is widely recognized across New York industries and can accelerate advancement.
Which companies hire project executives in New York?
Employers hiring project executives in New York right now include Turner Construction Company, Milrose Consultants, and Gilbane, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's density of large construction firms, financial institutions, and technology companies means demand for project executive talent is spread across several distinct industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.
Which New York cities have the most project executive jobs?
New York, Buffalo, and Albany have the most project executive openings in New York. New York City leads by a wide margin given its volume of large-scale construction, corporate headquarters, and technology operations, while Albany draws demand from state government and healthcare institutions and Buffalo sees consistent hiring from manufacturing, infrastructure, and regional development organizations.
Are there remote project executive jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, because project executive roles frequently require on-site presence to oversee teams, inspect progress, and coordinate with stakeholders. About 46% of project executive openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. The portions of the role most suited to remote work include budget oversight, reporting, vendor negotiations, and cross-functional planning sessions.
How can I get hired as a project executive in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a project coordinator or assistant project manager role with a large New York construction firm, real estate developer, or technology organization and building toward the executive level from there. Firms like Turner Construction and Skanska USA in New York hire associate project managers and offer structured development paths. Earning a PMP or pursuing a construction management certificate through a New York City college while working strengthens your candidacy considerably for advancement.
Where can I find and apply to project executive jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to project executive jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the New York market. Search the available roles, identify the ones that fit your experience and target industry, and apply directly to each opening through the listing.
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