Commercial Construction Project Executive Mission Critical

HITT Contracting•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Project Executive effectively manages small and large-scale commercial construction projects from discovery and design through development and implementation. The role carries out all duties performed by a Project Manager, along with additional project leadership, client and contract responsibilities, oversight of project teams and field personnel, and support for acquiring new work and maintaining client relationships. The Project Executive leads preconstruction and RFP package efforts with the Preconstruction Department and other company resources as needed.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor.
Prior healthcare construction project experience is required.
Previous experience in a project management role, with the ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously.
Mastery of reading construction drawings, including reading, interpreting, and updating project-related 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 master sector- and project-specific software systems, including Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, and JD Edwards.
Strong leadership and decision-making facilitation skills.
Clear, concise, and professional communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly.
Initiative, integrity, and a commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement.
Ability to recognize quality and implement contractual and HITT quality standards.
Adaptability and flexibility with changing technology, design, means, and methods.
Ability to collaborate with people of varied backgrounds and styles and foster positive relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
Customer-service-oriented approach.
Ability to coach, train, and educate assistant-level operations team members.
Ability to sustain existing client relationships and develop new ones.
Ability to prioritize, distinguish urgent matters from those that can wait, and multitask effectively.
Punctuality, engagement, focus, and respect for others.

Nice To Haves

A four-year degree from an accredited university, with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred. Additional work experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Maintain adherence to HITT’s safety standards.
Ensure job processes are followed in accordance with HITT policies.
Negotiate contract terms and conditions with clients.
Monitor project progress using updated schedules.
Ensure the project Quality Control Plan is followed.
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.
Maintain positive relationships with the subcontractor community.
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 necessary to help projects and tasks run smoothly.
Perform all duties of a Project Manager.