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Arena Family of Companies

Project Executive

Arena Family of Companies, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Project Executive Location Los Angeles or Orange County with travel to active jobsites Compensation 190K to 225K plus full benefits Reports to President and Owner

Overview My retained client a well established general contractor with annual volume near 150 million and a strong bonding capacity is seeking a Project Executive to oversee multiple public works and DSA driven projects throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. The firm maintains more than 300 million in active backlog with a continued pipeline of school higher education civic and municipal work. The Project Executive will serve as a client facing leader responsible for cost compliance quality schedule and project team performance.

Responsibilities • Leads multiple project teams delivering public works and DSA projects from pursuit through closeout • Provides executive level oversight of cost schedule risk and quality across assigned projects • Maintains strong client relationships with districts agencies inspectors and stakeholders • Drives internal alignment between estimating operations and field leadership • Supports staff development recruitment and retention across project teams • Reviews contracts buyout change orders pay apps and major cost decisions • Ensures compliance with DSA HCAI sustainability safety and reporting requirements • Represents the company in OAC meetings presentations and key negotiations

Requirements • Bachelor degree in Construction Management Engineering Architecture or related field • Ten plus years with a general contractor with demonstrated good tenure and growth in roles • Proven success delivering public works and or DSA projects in Southern California • Ability to travel regularly between projects in LA and Orange County • Strong financial acumen contract proficiency and client facing confidence • Track record of mentoring PMs PEs and Supers to elevate team performance

Why Join • Stable backlog exceeding 300 million with long term public clients • Well funded company with large bonding capacity and strong reputation in K to 12 and civic markets • Executive seat with meaningful influence on project and people decisions • Long runway for advancement within a growing leadership team