Project Executive

About the Role

Bandak is hiring a Project Executive to lead a portfolio of projects and client relationships on behalf of our owner clients. You will oversee our Project Managers and project teams, set the standard for how projects are delivered, and serve as the senior point of contact for owners and their executive stakeholders. The role is based in San Diego with up to 40% travel to project sites and client offices across the region and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio and program leadership

• Oversee a portfolio of commercial construction projects and programs from planning and preconstruction through closeout.

• Hold overall accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality and safety across all assigned projects.

• Set project strategy, delivery methods and procurement approach with clients at the start of each engagement.

Client relationships and business development

• Serve as the executive-level point of contact for owners, developers and institutional clients.

• Build long-term client relationships and identify follow-on work and new opportunities.

• Lead proposals, interviews and fee negotiations, and scope new Project Management Services contracts.

Team leadership

• Direct, coach and mentor Project Managers, Senior Project Engineers and Project Engineers.

• Assign staff to projects, balance workloads and support hiring and performance reviews.

• Standardize best practices, templates and reporting across the project team.

Financial and contract oversight

• Approve project budgets, forecasts and monthly cost reports; monitor fee and staffing performance against plan.

• Review and negotiate major change orders, claims and contract amendments.

• Guide contractor and consultant selection, including RFPs, bid leveling and contract award recommendations.

Risk and executive reporting

• Identify portfolio-level risks early and lead resolution of escalated issues and disputes.

• Present portfolio status, risks and decisions needed to clients, boards and company leadership.

• Attend key OAC meetings, milestone reviews and site walks to verify progress and quality.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction project management experience with a general contractor, owner's representative or construction management firm, including at least 3 years leading multiple projects or project teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Proven record delivering large or complex commercial projects and programs on schedule and within budget.

• Strong command of construction contracts (AIA, ConsensusDocs), cost control, scheduling and risk management.

• Experience managing client relationships at the executive level and supporting business development.

• Proficiency with Procore (or similar), Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, Bluebeam and Microsoft 365.

• Excellent written and verbal communication; confident presenting to owners, boards and executives.

• Willingness to travel up to 40% and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CCM or LEED AP credential.

• OSHA 30 certification.

• Owner's representative or program management experience.

• Background in healthcare, life science, higher education, hospitality or tenant improvement projects.

• Familiarity with California building codes, DSA or HCAI review processes.

• An established network of owners, design firms and contractors in Southern California.

Travel and Work Environment

• Up to 40% travel to project sites and client offices, including overnight stays; travel expenses are reimbursed per company policy.

• Remaining time is split between the San Diego office and local job sites.

• Field work involves walking active construction sites, climbing ladders and stairs, and wearing required PPE.

• Occasional early-morning, evening or weekend work to meet client and project milestones.

Compensation and Benefits

• Performance bonus.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.

• Company phone/laptop.

• Professional development and certification support.

Equal Opportunity

Bandak is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.