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Executive Design Leadership Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Dewberry Design-Builders Inc. is seeking a Project Executive to support and help grow our design ... This role offers the opportunity to grow into a senior leadership position by expanding your ...

Executive Assistant

Cary, NC · On-site

$65K - $100K/yr

Born as an electrical design firm, we have evolved into a full-service Architecture and Engineering ... Organize logistics for leadership meetings, including agenda preparation, meeting notes, and follow ...

Born as an electrical design firm, we have evolved into a full-service Architecture and Engineering ... Organize logistics for leadership meetings, including agenda preparation, meeting notes, and follow ...

IFS Solution Architect

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$160K - $175K/yr

Solution Architecture & Design Leadership: Proven ability to translate business requirements into ... Executive & Stakeholder Engagement: Strong ability to communicate solution options, trade-offs, and ...

Design & Construction * Business Operations * Campus Operations and Maintenance * Campus Planning ... You'll work closely with university leadership, directors, campus partners, and external ...

Design and maintain systems that track priorities, commitments, milestones, and organizational ... Balance internal leadership needs with customer, partner, investor, and employee engagements.

Our design offers contemporary and spacious living areas of independent living yet all the care and ... An Executive Director is the leader and senior manager in our communities as well as the face of ...

Our design offers contemporary and spacious living areas of independent living yet all the care and ... An Executive Director is the leader and senior manager in our communities as well as the face of ...

Our design offers contemporary and spacious living areas of independent living yet all the care and ... An Executive Director is the leader and senior manager in our communities as well as the face of ...

Our design offers contemporary and spacious living areas of independent living yet all the care and ... An Executive Director is the leader and senior manager in our communities as well as the face of ...

Model Home Interiors (MHI), now part of Empire Office, is a leading design and installation firm ... Role Overview The Account Executive is responsible for introducing new business opportunities for a ...

Model Home Interiors (MHI), now part of Empire Office, is a leading design and installation firm ... Role Overview The Account Executive is responsible for introducing new business opportunities for a ...

Partner with senior executives and hiring leaders to define role requirements, success profiles, and desired leadership attributes. * Design and execute targeted search strategies to identify both ...

Partner with senior executives and hiring leaders to define role requirements, success profiles, and desired leadership attributes. * Design and execute targeted search strategies to identify both ...

Model Home Interiors (MHI), now part of Empire Office, is a leading design and installation firm ... Role Overview The Account Executive is responsible for introducing new business opportunities for a ...

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How much do executive design leadership jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive design leadership in Raleigh, NC is $90,940.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,400.00 and $117,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Design Leadership vs Creative Director?

AspectExecutive Design LeadershipCreative Director
CredentialsDesign or related degrees, leadership experienceDesign, art, or related degrees, creative portfolio
Work EnvironmentStrategic, cross-departmental, executive levelCreative teams, branding, advertising agencies
Employer & IndustryCorporations, large organizations, design firmsAdvertising agencies, media companies, branding firms

Executive Design Leadership focuses on strategic oversight and managing design teams at an organizational level, often involving cross-functional collaboration. Creative Directors primarily focus on the creative vision, branding, and visual output of projects. While both roles require design expertise, Executive Design Leadership emphasizes leadership and strategy, whereas Creative Directors concentrate on creative execution.

What cities near Raleigh, NC are hiring for Executive Design Leadership jobs?

Cities near Raleigh, NC with the most Executive Design Leadership job openings:

Infographic showing various Executive Design Leadership job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,940 per year, or $43.7 per hour.

Project Executive - Design-Build

Dewberry

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$150K - $176K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


Dewberry rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description


Dewberry Design-Builders Inc. is seeking a Project Executive to support and help grow our design-build practice across the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic. This role will focus on Dewberry's Water/Wastewater division but will have the opportunity to expand into Energy, Federal, and MEPS infrastructure work in our growing Design-Build division. The role offers a hybrid schedule.
This role is ideal for a construction professional with strong project delivery experience who enjoys working on complex infrastructure projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and building relationships with clients and subcontractors across the region.
This role offers the opportunity to grow into a senior leadership position by expanding your responsibilities in project delivery, client engagement, and pursuit strategy within Dewberry's design-build practice.
Why This Role Matters
You will play an important role in advancing Dewberry's design-build delivery by supporting pursuits, coordinating execution strategies, and helping deliver high-quality projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Working closely with senior leadership and water market teams, you'll contribute to projects from pursuit through construction and commissioning, while strengthening client relationships and supporting backlog growth.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
  • Support business development and pursuit efforts, including proposal preparation and preconstruction coordination
  • Lead construction planning, estimating, pricing, and execution for water/wastewater infrastructure projects
  • Manage day-to-day project activities across design and construction phases
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, field staff, and subcontractors
  • Support subcontractor identification, procurement, and contract administration
  • Review project contracts and assist in managing subcontract agreements and change orders
  • Partner with HSE teams to promote safety best practices across projects
  • Monitor project performance, including schedule, budget, quality, and risk
  • Maintain strong communication with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders
  • Support collaboration across Dewberry offices and water practice teams

Required Skills & Required Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field (preferred)
  • 10-15 years of experience in water/WWTP or related field involving construction of complex MEP intensive projects
  • Experience working on design-build or alternative delivery projects is strongly preferred
  • Working knowledge of project management fundamentals including scheduling, cost control, and contract administration
  • Exposure to subcontractor management and construction procurement processes
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to build relationships with clients and project partners
Nice to Have
  • Experience with municipal or industrial water/wastewater facilities
  • Familiarity with regional subcontractor and vendor networks in the Carolinas or Mid-Atlantic
  • Experience supporting proposals or business development efforts

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.
Salary Range
The projected range for this position is $150,000 - $176,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

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