Project Executive - Building Engineering

Our Building Engineering market provides design and commissioning services for clients across the country. We are a full-service engineering team consisting of Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection and Technology design disciplines. Our team also provides Sustainability and Resiliency consulting as well as third party Commissioning services. From designing award winning hospitals, delivering sustainable design solutions for large aviation projects or commissioning large complex industrial projects, the opportunities for growth are unlimited within our Building Engineering group, and we invite you to join us!

We are seeking a Project Executive for our Building Engineering market with experience winning and managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects and clients. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute tactical plans to identify and secure strategic clients and partnerships


• Foster and expand existing client relationships to drive satisfaction, retention, and growth


• Coordinate with the Executive Vice President (EVP) to prioritize and pursue opportunities that advance market growth


• Successfully win new work; help build our client portfolio.


• Win new work and expand the client portfolio through positioning, proposals, interviews, and negotiations


• Monitor market trends and forecast skills and capabilities required to meet evolving client needs


• Maintain strong client relationships while providing operational insight to drive project performance


• Define project goals and clearly communicate expectations to ensure scope, schedule, budget, and quality are met


• Guide Project Managers and teams to consistently achieve client expectations and deliverables


• Demonstrate credible leadership with strong technical, project delivery, and client management expertise


• Apply professional persuasion and effective negotiation to secure favorable outcomes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience; professional licensure (PE or RA) preferred.


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead, develop, and deliver persuasive presentations that build client confidence and win work.


• Demonstrated success managing multi-disciplinary projects (e.g., higher education, healthcare, industrial, commercial) with highly satisfied clients.


• Evidence of strong team leadership, consistently high-quality deliverables, and reliable financial outcomes.


• Proven ability to develop new client relationships and maintain healthy, long-term partnerships.


• Operational acumen and a commitment to quality in driving projects and executing deliverables.

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

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