Commercial Construction Project Executive Mission Critical

HITT Contracting Inc.•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Project Executive manages small- and large-scale commercial construction projects from discovery and design through development and implementation. The role carries out all Project Manager duties, while also overseeing project processes, schedules, quality control, contracts, staffing, closeout, preconstruction efforts, and client and subcontractor relationships. The Project Executive also helps acquire new work, maintain existing clients, and coach and develop assistant-level operations team members.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor.
Prior healthcare construction project experience.
Previous experience in a project management role, with the ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to use sector- and project-specific software, including Microsoft Office (such as Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, and JD Edwards.
Mastery of reading, interpreting, and updating construction project drawings.
Ability to organize people, tools, and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results.
Knowledge of current market conditions, including pricing conventions and trends.
Ability to lead project decision-making and serve as a knowledgeable project resource.
Clear, concise, professional communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly.
Initiative, accountability, integrity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to recognize quality and implement contractual and HITT quality standards.
Flexibility and adaptability to changes in technology, design, means, and methods.
Ability to collaborate with people of varied backgrounds and styles and foster positive working relationships.
Customer-service-oriented approach.
Ability to prioritize, distinguish urgent issues from those that can wait, and multitask effectively.
Respectful, punctual, engaged, and focused conduct.
A four-year degree from an accredited university in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred; additional work experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Maintain adherence to HITT safety standards and ensure job processes follow HITT policies.
Negotiate contract terms and conditions with clients.
Monitor project progress through updated schedules.
Ensure the project Quality Control Plan is followed and contractual and HITT quality standards are implemented.
Assist project staff in resolving scope problems with subcontractors.
Ensure proper assignment and evaluation of field personnel within the project team and throughout the company.
Identify and negotiate time extensions where justified and allowed.
Acquire new work and maintain existing clients and client relationships.
Maintain positive relationships with subcontractors, colleagues, clients, and vendors.
Ensure timely completion of the closeout process.
Lead preconstruction and RFP package efforts with the Preconstruction Department and/or other company resources.
Delegate responsibility when needed to keep projects and tasks running smoothly.
Coach, train, and educate assistant-level operations team members.