Large Projects Executive

Flatiron Construction • San Francisco, CA

264d • $250,000 - $290,000

About The Position

Are you a results-driven executive with a proven track record of successfully leading complex project pursuits and fostering strong client relationships? As a Large Projects Executive, you will oversee large and mega projects from conception through to execution and serve as the project lead for both sole Flatiron ventures and joint venture partnerships. As an experienced industry executive, you will have the opportunity to contribute to overall company and project direction across your area of expertise - be it rail, transit, highways, bridges, dams, aviation or other heavy civil work across our growing portfolio of collaborative and alternative delivery projects. Bring your diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities. Apply now and transform your career with us.

Requirements

• 20+ years' experience in heavy civil construction, 15+ years' managing complex transportation and heavy civil projects.
• Construction, business and financial risk management experience is a must.
• Experience and record of success on projects over $400m+ in value is strongly preferred.
• Experience with alternative/collaborative delivery methods, including design-build, CMGC and CMAR is a major plus.
• Experience managing pre-construction, demonstrated track record or collaborating with clients and stakeholders and success in developing and negotiating Guaranteed Maximum Price structures will be highly regarded.
• Well-rounded experience in highway, transit, aviation and other heavy civil construction work is a plus.
• PE License (or ability to obtain) is preferred.
• Proven ability to oversee financial health of a complex, multi-faceted project, identify financial risks and provide appropriate solutions to mitigate project delays and manage positive third-party relationships.
• Strong communication skills to set clear expectations to direct reports and appropriate stakeholders.
• Able to hold personnel and third-party participants accountable to expectations and deliverables.
• Proficient multi-tasking and prioritization skills to provide technical guidance to scheduling, production and construction issues.
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster strong and lasting client relationships.
• Strong conflict management skills, proven ability to manage claims process and negotiate with Client regarding project issues.
• Deep understanding and appreciation of Company's Safety Policies and commitment to enforce Company safety policies at all times to ensure complete safety compliance and industry leading safety performance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates and participates in discussions with Business Development, and District and Division Managers in the identification of key project pursuits.
• Supports development of win strategies for identified project pursuits, participates in teaming partner selection, interviews, Client meetings, and negotiation of teaming agreements.
• Supports pursuit leads or on occasion serve as the pursuit lead, work with business development, marketing, estimating, operations staff, teaming partners and District leadership to put forward the best possible winning proposal to the Client aligned with the company's expectations.
• Oversees the successful transition from estimating to the execution team upon award of a Project. Work with District Manager to assign the necessary resources to the project, develop the project budget, and successful start-up of design and construction.
• Manages Client relations on the project, fostering a 'win-win', partnering environment, while maintaining strict commercial and contractual management of the project.
• Manages relationships within the project team, including joint venture partners, designers, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Enforces Company and project safety plans ensure complete, no-excuse Company and sub-contractor safety compliance.
• Implements Company and project quality plans and ensures the project is built in accordance with the required quality standards and accurate reporting of quality compliance is maintained.
• Provides technical and contractual guidance to the project team to ensure project progresses on schedule and within the prescribed budget.
• Responsible for the financial health and reporting for the Project. This includes: reviewing project status with District Manager at least monthly; providing an accurate snapshot of critical project metrics such as safety, quality, risk, profitability, cash flow, cost performance, and billings. Implement strategies to improve on any negative trends.
• Manages the risk profile of the project, reporting on existing and new risks, actions taken to mitigate such risks and providing assessments of cost and schedule impacts of these risks.
• Ensures project costs and quantities for work performed are coded accurately for accurate financial reporting.
• Manages and maximizing the overall cash flow of the project, maintaining a positive cash flow throughout the project term.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees