Project Execution Manager

Own the execution of complex projects, from engineering to delivery

The Project Execution Manager (PEM) is the main counterpart for the Construction Project Manager (CPM) to plan, manage and coordinate and own all required execution tasks in the Project Management Office (PMO) from Engineering, Bid & Proposal and Contracting (non-commercial part), and Fulfillment (Prefab, MM and Specials) for large projects. The PEM understands the connection between Engineering solutions and Fulfillment implications, triggers necessary discussions internally and with customer (in sync with CPM) to ensure high-quality customer experience.

What You'll Do

The key responsibility of the Project Execution Manager is to:

• Lead end-to-end project execution (Engineering to Fulfilment), ensuring delivery against agreed scope, schedule, quality, cost, and customer commitments
• Serve as the primary execution interface with customers during execution for all operational details (e.g. design output submission, prefabrication scheduling, delivery planning, etc.), establishing execution project plans with timelines, milestones, deliverables, governance structures, and resource requirements
• Drive and communicate project performance (Project Health Checks), track execution progress, setup & lead frequent execution status review meetings with internal stakeholders and customers, providing progress updates, ensure timely resolution of risks, issues, and constraints
• Ensure effective resource (Engineering, Modeling, Fulfillment, and Prefabrication) planning, workload balancing, and execution readiness across teams to meet project commitments
• Manage changes during execution, track and evaluate impact of changes on schedule and costs (engineering, modelling and material), communicate impact of changes to internal stakeholders and customers with clear & detailed documentation (change log) to support invoicing customers
• Propose supply chain concepts and solutions, factoring in material forecasting, production schedules, transportation lead times, prefabrication capacity, etc; ensure execution of overall inbound and outbound logistics is managed by the Fulfillment Manager and completed as per delivery schedule agreed with customer
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned to enhance project delivery performance
• Lead project closure, documentation archiving, customer handover, and lessons learned reviews.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering – Civil, Structural, or Mechanical; with Project Management Experience / Certified Professional Project Manager – Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institution (PMI), Prince II or equivalent certification
• 5-7 years’ experience in engineering, construction project management, or related technical field with a proven track record and in-depth understanding of Engineering Services, Building Information Modeling (BIM) management, Bid Management, and Contract Logistics
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills; must be able to organize projects, track successes, and apply learnings and best practices to subsequent projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate complex situations in an easy-to-understand manner and building and strengthening relationships with customer and internal stakeholders across different levels in the organization
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (English)
• Experience using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook) and Project Management software; SAP preferred
• Able to travel to country where projects are (Domestic and International)
• Understanding of Common Data Environment (CDE) functionalities and workflows,
• Master's degree in engineering or an MBA, Lean Management experience, preferred.
  
  

What’s In It for You

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.