Project Executive - Building Engineering

Company: Gresham Smith
Location: Nashville
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

About Us At Gresham Smith , we call it Genuine Ingenuity . Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions. What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork. Why Gresham Smith? When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered. About You We’re looking for someone who has: Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering and 8 years of relevant experience; professional licensure (PE or RA) preferred. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead, develop, and deliver persuasive presentations that build client confidence and win work. Demonstrated success managing multi-disciplinary projects (e.g., higher education, healthcare, industrial, commercial) with highly satisfied clients. Evidence of strong team leadership, consistently high-quality deliverables, and reliable financial outcomes. Proven ability to develop new client relationships and maintain healthy, long-term partnerships. Operational acumen and a commitment to quality in driving projects and executing deliverables. Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people. About the Role We are seeking a Project Executive for our Building Engineering market with experience winning and managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects and clients. As a Project Executive, you will: Develop and execute tactical plans to identify and secure strategic clients and partnerships Foster and expand existing client relationships to drive satisfaction, retention, and growth Coordinate with the Executive Vice President (EVP) to prioritize and pursue opportunities that advance market growth Successfully win new work; help build our client portfolio. Win new work and expand the client portfolio through positioning, proposals, interviews, and negotiations Monitor market trends and forecast skills and capabilities required to meet evolving client needs Maintain strong client relationships while providing operational insight to drive project performance Define project goals and clearly communicate expectations to ensure scope, schedule, budget, and quality are met Guide Project Managers and teams to consistently achieve client expectations and deliverables Demonstrate credible leadership with strong technical, project delivery, and client management expertise Apply professional persuasion and effective negotiation to secure favorable outcomes Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture. Join Us If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you. Here’s what you can expect: Professional Growth : In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement. Culture that Cares : 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success. Competitive Benefits : Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs) 401(k) with Company Match Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance Family Planning and Parental Leave Mass/Public Transit Program Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply! GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information—sent to hiring managers or any employee—become the property of GRESHAM SMITH.

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