Project Executive - Science & Technology

Job Description:

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Project Executive to join our National Industrial team!

Do you bring at least 10+ years of successful project management experience in a design-build environment? Do you enjoy working in a fast, fun, inclusive and collaborative work space? Do you want the next chapter of your career to be with an industry leader in commercial real estate who brings a fully integrated and creative design-build approach? If this describes you, we encourage you to apply today.

The Project Executive (Industrial, Science & Technology) oversees the pursuit, planning, execution, and delivery of industrial construction projects with a focus on science and technology applications. This role involves managing specialized facilities such as high-tech manufacturing plants, laboratories, or biotech production sites with cleanrooms, R&D labs, or advanced manufacturing lines, integrating cutting-edge systems.

Some things you can expect to do:

• Pursue & Win Work:
  • Lead Ryan responses to requests for proposal for project opportunities
  • Guide the pursuit team and the bidding, budget and schedule strategy
  • Make effective and convincing formal sales presentations to prospective clients
• Lead design, engineering, preconstruction and planning services for designated project(s), primarily focusing on:
  • Project planning and coordination
  • Project kickoff and setup
  • Client communication
  • Engineering guidance
  • Design team collaboration
  • Equipment vendor design, process and procurement management
  • Project entitlement and permitting management
  • Risk management assessments
  • Quality assurance assessments
  • Project Team roles and responsibility development and management
• Collaborate with Ryan internal partners to lead the facilitation and development of: 
  • Preconstruction budget development
  • Value engineering process
  • Project GMP/ Contract value finalization
  • Schedule development
  • Owner agreements and exhibits
• Additional responsibilities that support other project or company related tasks:
  • Support Ryan real estate development activities
  • Coordinate a transition of project responsibilities from preconstruction team to project execution team during construction documents phase
  • Develop and build relationships with potential clients and current customers
  • Support for business development strategies
  • Provide specialized mentorship to execution teams
  • Display leadership skills and ensure your team is carrying out work promptly and effectively
  • Coordinate all aspects of the Ryan business model and promote innovation within Ryan
  • Resolve conflicts with win-win solutions

• You will really stand out if you:
  • Are a collaborator who values and maintains relationships at all levels
  • Display good judgement and reasoning while reaching effective decisions
  • Bring a flexible and collaborative mindset and approach to working with multiple internal business units at Ryan
• Values and participates in community activities:
  • Have experience working on projects that have real estate development activities
  • Have experience in a wide range of project delivery methods, including lump sum, CMaR, General contracting, design-build, EPC, and Cost plus with GMP
  • Bring considerable experience collaborating with MHE/ Automation vendors/ integrators
  • Have extensive client and consultant contacts related to the manufacturing industry
  • Understand national construction markets and have advanced knowledge of construction means and methods, building types, estimating, scheduling, cost control and material pricing

  Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees in engineering or technology management are a plus.
• Experience: 10+ years in construction management, with 5+ years leading science and technology projects (e.g., labs, data centers, R&D facilities).
• Skills:
  • Deep understanding of science and tech infrastructure (e.g., MEP systems, IT cabling, vibration control).
  • Proven ability to manage complex, high-budget projects with technical precision.
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, etc.) and BIM (Building Information Modeling).
• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), LEED AP, or OSHA 30-Hour c