Project Executive - Commercial Drywall
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Posting – Project Executive (New Drywall Construction – Chicago, IL)
Position: Project Executive
Industry: Commercial Drywall
Location: Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Local project and client visits required (50%+ field time) - NO OVERNIGHT TRAVEL
About the Opportunity
A growing commercial contractor in the Chicago market is expanding their New Construction division and is seeking a strong Project Executive–level leader. This hire will step into an active backlog, support newly awarded work, and play a key role in client management and project delivery.
This role is ideal for someone who is polished, relationship-focused, and experienced managing large commercial projects in the drywall sectors.
What You’ll Do
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Oversee new construction projects from award through closeout
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Regularly meet with clients, visit active jobsites, and maintain strong customer relationships
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Lead negotiations on change orders and resolve A/B-level project issues
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Collaborate with internal APMs/PMs, who handle much of the internal operational workload
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Ensure project schedules, budget goals, and quality standards are met
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Represent the company professionally with owners, GCs, and project partners
What We’re Looking For
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Experience in drywall project management
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Strong communicator with a customer-first mindset
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Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize field presence
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Capable of owning relationship management more than pure back-office operations
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Driven, polished, and comfortable handling client-facing responsibilities
Interested? Apply here or contact Caleb at Solid Rock Recruiting -- caleb@solidrockrecruiting.com
