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Description
Solid Rock Recruiting – Commercial Drywall Search Specialists
Position: Project Executive
Industry: Commercial Drywall
Location: Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: 50%+ local project/client visits (no overnight travel)
The Opportunity
We are representing a well-established commercial drywall contractor in the Chicago market that is expanding its New Construction division and adding a Project Executive to its leadership team.
This is a front-line leadership role — not a back-office position.
You will step into an active backlog of awarded work, support projects coming online, and serve as the executive face of the company with key clients. A strong PM/APM team is in place to handle day-to-day execution. This role is centered on leadership, visibility, accountability, and relationship ownership.
If you are polished, client-focused, and experienced delivering large-scale drywall projects, this opportunity offers significant impact and long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide executive oversight from project award through closeout
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Maintain and strengthen relationships with owners, general contractors, and partners
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Maintain consistent field presence across active projects
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Lead high-level change order strategy and resolve escalated issues
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Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, safety, and quality expectations
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Represent the organization with professionalism and authority in the market
Ideal Background
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Proven experience managing large commercial drywall projects
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Strong client-facing presence and communication skills
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Ability to oversee multiple projects while remaining visible in the field
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Relationship-driven mindset with strong business judgment
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Confident decision-maker who protects margin and company reputation
For a confidential conversation, contact:
Caleb Kaas
[email protected]
605.291.1354
Or Directly Apply Here
