Projective Executive - Commercial Drywall

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

• Provide executive oversight from project award through closeout

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with owners, general contractors, and partners

• Maintain consistent field presence across active projects

• Lead high-level change order strategy and resolve escalated issues

• Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, safety, and quality expectations

• Represent the organization with professionalism and authority in the market

Ideal Background

• Proven experience managing large commercial drywall projects

• Strong client-facing presence and communication skills

• Ability to oversee multiple projects while remaining visible in the field

• Relationship-driven mindset with strong business judgment

• Confident decision-maker who protects margin and company reputation

For a confidential conversation, contact:

Nicholas LaPorta
Nic@solidrockrecruiting.com

605.291.1418

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