Development Project Executive

Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Project Executive (PX) is the senior construction leader responsible for delivering LG Development's multifamily ground-up projects from preconstruction through certificate of occupancy. Operating at the intersection of development and construction, the PX owns overall project performance across cost, schedule, quality, and risk while serving as the primary point of accountability for the construction team, ensuring that we execute with the discipline, field credibility, and commercial rigor expected of a high-performing general contractor. The ideal candidate is a seasoned general contracting professional who has led complex projects in the multifamily space, knows how to build and hold a team accountable, and brings the subcontractor relationships and site-level authority to deliver predictable outcomes at scale.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• Company: LG Development
• Department: Develop-Build Execution
• Direct Reporting To: Director of Development
• Direct Reports: Project Manager(s), Superintendent(s), Project Engineer(s)

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Team Leadership & Mentorship
• Team Financial Success
• Project Delivery Success & Risk Management
• Critical Decisions & Issue Resolution
• Client Satisfaction
• Key Stakeholder/Partner Relations & Management

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Excellence & Team Leadership

• Oversee the allocation of resources (staffing) across projects to ensure efficiency, productivity, and proper coverage at all times
• Lead, develop, and retain the project management team; conduct regular performance reviews, provide ongoing coaching, and build bench strength within the execution team
• Develop and continuously improve construction standards, policies, and process documentation — building the operational infrastructure that supports consistent delivery as the portfolio grows

Project Delivery & Schedule Management

• Own overall construction schedule across all active projects from GMP execution through certificate of occupancy
• Establish and enforce master project schedules with clear milestone accountability for trade partners and design consultants
• Chair OAC meetings on all active projects, maintaining consistent meeting cadence and documented action logs
• Identify and resolve schedule risks early; develop and manage recovery plans when milestones are at risk
• Coordinate project sequencing, phasing, and delivery timelines to align with lease-up and capital event schedules
• Approve and oversee project site logistics plans, phasing strategies, and construction means and methods to maximize field productivity and minimize disruption
• Manage final closeout and punch list process, targeting completion within 30 days of substantial completion

Budget & Financial Management

• Oversee contract negotiations and resolution of contractual disputes with subcontractors and vendors
• Protect project-level financial performance by driving rigorous subcontractor buyout, change order management, and cost-to-complete forecasting
• Review and approve all pay applications, construction draws, and change orders in alignment with contract and lender requirements; ensure billing accuracy and timely processing throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain real-time cost-to-complete tracking on each project; surface variances from contract schedule of values to the leadership team with root cause analysis
• Manage owner contingency with discipline, tracking utilization against approved budget thresholds
• Provide accurate financial forecasting to executive leadership for all active projects, including committed cost tracking, projected final cost, and contingency status
• Prepare and submit lender and capital partner draw packages accurately and on schedule, ensuring zero documentation-related rejections
• Conduct post-project financial closeout reviews to validate budget performance and inform future pro forma assumptions and drive continuous improvement in estimating and buyout practices

Preconstruction & Design Coordination

• Lead constructability reviews and value engineering sessions during preconstruction to eliminate cost and schedule risk before contract execution
• Coordinate design team (architect, MEP, structural) through construction documents to minimize RFIs, design conflicts, and unexpected costs during project execution
• Establish and manage the preconstruction schedule, identifying key design milestones, permitting timelines, and procurement activities
• Own the permitting process managing relationships with permit expeditors and municipal building departments, sequence drawing submissions, and ensure permits are secured on schedule to protect construction timelines
• Review architectural and engineering documents for constructability, code compliance, and cost feasibility
• Manage GMP development process including bid solicitation, subcontractor prequalification, scope leveling, buyout strategy, negotiate trade contracts, and award subcontracts to maximize value and mitigate risk
• Complete seamless project transition from preconstruction to construction, transferring all assumptions, risks, and critical project knowledge to the full project execution team

Risk, Quality & Compliance

• Identify, document, and mitigate project risks including design gaps, subcontractor performance issues, permitting delays, and site conditions
• Establish and enforce quality standards across all construction phases, including third-party inspection coordination and deficiency resolution
• Ensure all projects maintain full compliance with applicable building codes, zoning requirements, and regulatory standards
• Manage professional liability and contractual risk exposure; escalate material issues to company leadership with recommended resolution paths
• Oversee site safety culture and program compliance across all projects
• Manage project closeout and warranty period — oversee collection of all closeout documentation, subcontractor warranty packages, and O&M manuals; ensure timely resolution of warranty claims during the post-CO period

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary construction interface for the development team, capital partners, lenders, municipalities, and design consultants
• Deliver consistent, accurate, and timely construction reporting to capital partners and lenders across all active projects
• Build and maintain a high-performing network of trade subcontractors and material suppliers in target markets; cultivate preferred relationships that provide competitive access, pricing, and reliability on every project
• Contribute to business development and acquisitions by providing construction input during project pursuit, underwriting, and design development phases

Requirements:

Qualifications for Success

Required

• 12+ years of experience in construction management, with a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale multifamily projects; at least 3 years in a senior PM or project executive role
• Demonstrated track record delivering ground-up multifamily and/or high-rise projects ($20M–$100M+ in construction value)
• Deep experience managing GMP contracts, subcontractor buyout, change order administration, and construction draw processes
• Demonstrated experience serving as the general contractor on ground-up multifamily projects — holding the prime contract, directing subcontractors, and owning full construction execution responsibility
• Proficiency in construction management software including Procore, Bluebeam, and Sage (or comparable platforms)
• Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously without degrading performance on any individual project
• Excellent external-facing communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to resolve conflicts and manage stakeholder expectations effectively
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field

Strongly Preferred

• Experience at a vertically integrated developer-builder or as an owner’s representative — familiarity with the owner’s perspective, pro forma pressures, and lender reporting requirements is a meaningful advantage in LG Builders’ developer-builder context
• Familiarity with LEAN construction principles and experience with pull planning scheduling methodology.
• Chicago market knowledge; existing trade contractor and subcontractor relationships a significant advantage
• Exposure to construction draw and reporting requirements for institutional capital partners or private equity lenders
• Experience building or scaling a construction project management team in a growing development platform.