Project Executive
Billion-Dollar Department of Defense (DoD) Program
San Antonio, Texas
Lead One of the Nation's Most Significant Federal Construction Programs
Metcon is seeking an accomplished Project Executive to lead the successful delivery of a multi-billion-dollar Department of Defense (DoD) construction program in San Antonio, Texas.
This is a career-defining opportunity for an executive-level construction professional with extensive experience managing large, complex commercial, federal, mission-critical, healthcare, aviation, industrial, or military projects. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who excels at building high-performing teams, strengthening client relationships, driving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional results.
If you're ready to lead one of the most impactful federal construction projects in the country, we want to hear from you.
About Metcon
Metcon is an award-winning commercial general contractor specializing in Construction Management, Design-Build, Negotiated Work, and Select Hard Bid Projects. Guided by our EPIC² Values—Excellence, People, Integrity, Client Success, and Community—we deliver innovative, complex projects while investing in the growth of our people.
Position Summary
The Project Executive serves as the senior operational leader responsible for the overall execution, financial performance, client satisfaction, and strategic leadership of a major DoD construction program.
This role provides executive oversight throughout the entire project lifecycle—from preconstruction through final closeout—while ensuring every phase is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The Project Executive will lead multidisciplinary project teams, develop future leaders, foster strong client partnerships, and ensure every decision aligns with Metcon's mission, vision, and EPIC² values.
Primary ResponsibilitiesExecutive Leadership
- Lead the execution of a billion-dollar federal construction program.
- Build, mentor, and develop high-performing project management and field leadership teams.
- Establish project goals, expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Resolve complex project challenges while maintaining positive client relationships.
Client & Business Development
- Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with DoD agencies, owners, architects, engineers, and consultants.
- Identify future business opportunities within the federal marketplace.
- Represent Metcon during presentations, industry conferences, and networking events.
- Support strategic growth initiatives and strengthen Metcon's presence in the federal construction market.
Operational Excellence
- Provide executive oversight of:
- Preconstruction
- Procurement
- Scheduling
- Budget Management
- Risk Management
- Contract Administration
- Change Management
- Quality Assurance
- Project Controls
- Project Closeout
- Ensure project milestones, budgets, and client expectations are consistently achieved.
Financial Management
- Maintain overall financial health of assigned projects.
- Lead forecasting, cost control, cash flow management, and profitability initiatives.
- Monitor project performance through executive dashboards and key performance indicators.
- Drive proactive risk mitigation strategies.
Safety Leadership
- Champion Metcon's safety-first culture.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, USACE, NAVFAC, and all applicable federal safety standards.
- Promote continuous safety improvement across all project operations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (preferred).
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible commercial or federal construction experience.
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale projects exceeding $250M+ (experience on billion-dollar programs preferred).
- Strong understanding of Design-Build, CM at Risk, and negotiated delivery methods.
- Experience managing multiple Project Managers, Superintendents, and support staff.
- Proven leadership in federal, military, mission-critical, healthcare, aviation, industrial, or large commercial construction.
Preferred Experience
Experience with one or more of the following:
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- USACE
- NAVFAC
- Air Force Civil Engineer Center
- Federal Government Agencies
- Mission Critical Facilities
- Secure Facilities
- Large Campus Developments
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Client Relationship Management
- Financial Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Risk Management
- Team Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Executive Decision-Making
- Operational Excellence
Software Experience
- Procore
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Outlook
Why Metcon?
At Metcon, you'll work alongside industry leaders on some of the nation's most exciting and challenging construction projects.
We offer:
- Competitive Executive Compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Performance Incentives
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Leadership Development
- A collaborative, people-first culture built on our EPIC² values
- The opportunity to lead one of the largest and most significant DoD construction programs in the country
Join Our Team
If you're an experienced construction executive ready to lead a landmark federal project and make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply.
Lead with Purpose. Build What's Next. Build Your Future with Metcon.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Commercial construction: 10 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
