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Executive Project Manager Jobs in Rhode Island (NOW HIRING)

Director of Project Management

Westerly, RI · On-site +1

$150K - $200K/yr

Provide executive-level reporting on project progress, risks, dependencies, and results. PMO Governance & Continuous Improvement * Establish and maintain project governance standards, documentation ...

Director of Project Management

Westerly, RI · On-site +1

$150K - $200K/yr

Provide executive-level reporting on project progress, risks, dependencies, and results. PMO Governance & Continuous Improvement * Establish and maintain project governance standards, documentation ...

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How much do executive project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive project manager in Rhode Island is $164,437.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $138,600.00 and $192,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an executive project manager?

Executive Project Managers are senior-level professionals who oversee and direct major projects within an organization, ensuring they align with business objectives and are completed on time and within budget. They manage project teams, allocate resources, and communicate with stakeholders at the highest levels, such as executives and board members. Their role often includes strategic planning, risk management, and ensuring that multiple projects support the company’s long-term goals. Executive Project Managers typically have extensive experience in project management and strong leadership skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an executive project manager?

To thrive as an Executive Project Manager, you need expertise in strategic planning, project management methodologies, budgeting, and a relevant degree—often complemented by PMP or similar certifications. Familiarity with project management software (like Microsoft Project or Asana), financial analysis tools, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is typically required. Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder communication skills help you drive teams and align project goals with organizational strategy. These abilities are crucial for delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and aligned with executive objectives.

How does an executive project manager typically collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams?

Executive Project Managers regularly serve as a bridge between senior leadership and various departments to ensure project objectives align with overall business goals. They facilitate strategic planning sessions, provide high-level project updates, and address concerns from stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Effective collaboration involves clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and managing expectations across teams such as finance, operations, and IT. This role often requires balancing competing priorities and negotiating resources to keep projects on track.

What is the difference between Executive Project Manager vs Project Manager?

AspectExecutive Project ManagerProject Manager
CredentialsTypically requires PMP, PgMP, or similar certificationsOften requires PMP or CAPM certifications
Work EnvironmentStrategic, high-level planning across multiple projects or departmentsDay-to-day project execution and team management
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, government agencies, and complex industriesCommon across various industries including IT, construction, and healthcare

The Executive Project Manager focuses on strategic oversight and high-level coordination, often managing multiple projects or programs. In contrast, the Project Manager handles the operational aspects of individual projects, ensuring timely delivery and team management. Both roles require strong project management credentials, but the Executive Project Manager operates at a higher strategic level.

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Infographic showing various Executive Project Manager job openings in Rhode Island as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $164,437 per year, or $79.1 per hour.

Senior Project Executive, Healthcare

Gilbane Building Company

Providence, RI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago


Gilbane rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

Overview

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Senior Project Executive with extensive experience in the Healthcare sectorAs a representative of the Company, you will be responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of complex construction projects. Additionally, you will mentor multiple Project Executives. This role requires frequent travel for training, meetings, and more. This role will manage healthcare projects in New England and can sit in any of our New England offices (Massachusetts, Rhode Island or Connecticut). 

If you can position, sell, and execute, we want to talk to you.

Who are we?  

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you? 

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.  

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane's business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.  

Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

What's in it for you?   

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities
  • Assumes overall accountability for jobsite safety
  • Assumes overall accountability for meeting contract requirements
  • Verifies the accuracy of project financial forecast, notice provisions, and billings to meet contract requirements and resolve potential claims and deviations
  • Ensures team creates a project-specific quality plan aligned with the owner contract and contract documents
  • Ensures a team creates a closeout plan in alignment with the contract documents
  • Provides leadership in motivating the project team(s) and maintain a positive work environment
  • Directs and supervises work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities and maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, subcontractors, unions, etc.
  • Assumes overall accountability of subcontracting strategy and the integrity of the buyout process on all projects
  • Negotiate all aspects of contracts, lead implementation of risk mitigation plan, final review of draft contracts, agreements, and purchase orders
  • Assumes overall accountability to ensure project compliance with the insurance and bonds
  • Manages the design phase of a GMP or design build project; leads and oversees the development of GMP/ lump sum submission
  • Oversees schedule planning and execution of multiple projects; accountable for the management of schedule risks that lead to erosion and provides guidance in strategies and actions to prevent risk 
  • Develops a comprehensive understanding of the local market areas and profiles to create and lead a networking strategy
  • Partners with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, client capture plans and account plans. Optimizes profit levers and gross profit margin tactics to achieve performance targets on new sales. Leads opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that help position Gilbane as the "Builder of Choice"
  • Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
  • Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
  • Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals
Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
  • 12-18 years of experience
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Strong technical and communication skills are critical
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Knowledge of industry standard software Microsoft Office (preferred)

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.    For Rhode Island & Connecticut this ranges from $195,000 - 265,000 plus benefits and retirement program.For Massachusetts this ranges from $210,000-295,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly. 

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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