Senior Builder / Design-Build Project Executive
Ready to run projects like an owner and help build a construction division from the ground up? Identity Architects is seeking a senior construction leader to take charge of ground-up commercial projects within our growing architect-led design-build practice—do you have the experience to lead, collaborate, and deliver from concept to completion? If you’re driven to take ownership and shape something bigger, are you ready to step in and lead?
About Us:
Identity Architects is a dynamic architectural firm dedicated to creating innovative and sustainable designs that inspire and enrich communities. We believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where all team members’ contributions are valued and respected.
Position Overview:
As a Senior Builder / Design-Build Project Executive at Identity Architects, you are a seasoned builder who wants more than managing someone else’s process. You’ll lead projects from concept through completion, influence design decisions, hire subcontractors, control budgets, and drive the full construction operation for each project. If you’ve spent years in a corporate GC environment and want more authority, faster decisions, and direct collaboration with ownership, this role offers the opportunity to operate with real autonomy.
Qualifications:
This role requires a builder who can lead projects independently and make sound decisions in the field and in the office.
- 20+ years of commercial construction experience
- Proven experience delivering ground-up commercial projects
- Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, subcontractor procurement, and cost control
- Ability to run multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong leadership and negotiation skills
- A practical, solutions-focused mindset
Key Responsibilities:
You will function as the senior builder responsible for project delivery, operating much like a project CEO.
- Managing ground-up commercial construction projects
- Selecting and hiring subcontractors
- Negotiating contracts and pricing
- Developing and managing project schedules
- Managing construction budgets and profitability
- Leading weekly subcontractor coordination meetings
- Managing superintendents and field teams
- Coordinating closely with architects and ownership
- Ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, on budget, and built correctly
- Oversee projects from early pricing and subcontractor procurement through construction and completion
- Collaborate directly with architects and ownership to align design intent with execution
- Provide preconstruction input to influence project outcomes before construction begins
- Manage subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and quality to ensure successful delivery
- Operate effectively in a streamlined environment with minimal bureaucracy and efficient decision-making
- Contribute to the development and growth of the design-build construction division
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Weekly and Monthly companywide engagement activities
- Opportunitiesfor professional development and growth within a supportive team.
- Individualized recognition and rewardsfor contributions and achievements.
- Flexible schedules and work locations
- Health, Vision, and Dental coverage
- Life insurance policies
- Retirement planning
Company Culture:
The Identity Architects’ team is a diverse group of professionals with a wide range of credentials and includes a database of experts we work with daily. Our people understand that no one person has all the answers to the complex environment. At Identity Architects we have a “no doors” policy. We have no doors in our studio and all employees are encouraged to constructively engage in any conversation regardless of invitation, status, or expertise. Concise communications and our open culture designed to share knowledge are key to our ability to create, innovate and bridge gaps between the “Big Picture” and the “Details.”
In 2003 David and Keenon solidified their successful partnership; today they proudly represent Identity Architects Inc, a firm dedicated to positive client experiences through a disciplined and engaging process with high quality results.
core values
Care
We care about the details and individuals. As professionals, we take pride and care about what and how we deliver successful collaborations.
Create
We are creative designers, thinkers, and problem solvers. We create value, produce exciting designs, deliver unique solutions.
Communicate
Clear, responsive, and honest communication. Effective communication builds relationships, efficiency, and satisfaction.