✅ Job 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