Project Business Lead

Project Business Lead

Location: San Diego, California
Salary: $180,000 + Benefits

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a commercially minded Project Business Lead to take ownership of project operations and drive the growth of an established project business in San Diego.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced project leader who enjoys being hands-on, building strong client relationships and developing new business opportunities. You’ll oversee an established portfolio of clients and projects, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard while identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts and bring in new business.

Alongside overseeing project delivery, you’ll play an important role in developing the team, strengthening client partnerships and driving the overall commercial performance of the business.

We’re looking for someone who combines strong project management experience with a commercial mindset and the ability to turn client relationships into long-term business opportunities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take overall responsibility for the project business, including P&L, budgets, forecasting and financial performance.
• Build and strengthen relationships with existing clients, identifying opportunities to grow accounts and develop new partnerships.
• Spend time with clients to understand their business needs and identify opportunities for additional projects and services.
• Lead business development activity, including identifying new opportunities, managing tenders, bids and commercial proposals.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing project team, ensuring the right people are in place to support business growth.
• Oversee projects from initial planning through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Maintain control of project costs, margins, contracts, procurement and supplier relationships.
• Monitor the project pipeline, identify future opportunities and work closely with the wider business to support long-term growth.
• Drive consistency, accountability and high standards across project delivery and client service.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior project or business leadership position, such as Project Business Lead, Head of Projects, Project Director or similar.
• A strong commercial background, with experience managing P&L, budgets, forecasts and overall business performance.
• A track record of winning new business, leading tenders and developing existing client accounts.
• Experience within construction, M&E, facilities management or critical environments.
• The ability to lead multiple projects and teams while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery, commercial contracts, procurement and cost management.
• A confident and approachable leader who enjoys meeting clients, building relationships and identifying opportunities to grow the business.
• Someone who can balance operational delivery with commercial responsibility and take real ownership of business growth.