Project Executive (Aviation) - Austin Commercial

Professional•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking a Regional Project Manager (Project Executive) for our Aviation Division. This role directs and controls the day-to-day field operations of the company on multiple assigned projects. The regional project manager performs a wide range of additional functions related to overall management of the company, including business development, contract reviews, strategic planning, etc. Austin is 100% employee-owned, meaning every employee-owner has a vested interest in the company's success, leading to consistent customer satisfaction through safety, service, and integrity.

Requirements

B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or relevant discipline strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Generally requires 15+ years of combined project management and field operations experience.
Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment).
Ability to build and lead high performing teams at multiple projects concurrently.
Recognized as an industry leading subject matter expert.
Strong internal and external relationship building skills with project teams, customers, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, etc.
Demonstrates a high propensity for negotiating the best possible business deals.
Ability to strategically align operations with the company’s overall vision and goals.

Responsibilities

Leads and oversees the management of the day-to-day field operations for assigned projects.
Reviews jobsite progress at regular intervals by meeting with the Owner and the design team, and the project manager, superintendent, and others assigned to the project.
Establishes the requirements and expectations for safety on the project; reviews the safety manual and procedures with the project team; establishes the requirements for safety inspections and the use of Predictive Solutions; reviews accident reports and other documents dealing with overall safety practices.
Reviews startup details with the superintendents and project manager, assisting as necessary in expediting power and utility installations, office trailer placement, etc.
Assumes an active role in the selection and placement of all hoisting equipment to include tower cranes, crawler cranes, personnel and equipment hoists, and other vertical transportation equipment.
Reviews the detailed planning and scheduling for each phase of the work or checks actual progress against the master construction schedules.
Inspects the project for overall quality; discusses problem areas with the superintendent and offers technical guidance when requested.
Reviews the performance of each major subcontractor for quality of work and adherence to the construction schedule; assists the superintendent with enforcement of quality standards and timely completions.
Reviews buyout activities, especially long lead time items that must be purchased or ordered near the beginning of the project; assists, in any way possible, to expedite material deliveries.
Reviews and executes change orders and the impact they have on the construction schedule; ensures timely owner approval before work is initiated and assists in expediting owner approval when necessary.
Reviews cost for each line item for confirmation with the original budget estimate; investigates cost overruns early in the project and attempts to resolve cost problems before the percentage of completion is too high.
Establishes and maintains an ongoing liaison with officers and directors of various companies within the industry. These sources include competing general contractors, owner groups, architectural firms, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.
Utilizes these relationships to negotiate and resolve more difficult operating problems encountered on various projects. Also utilizes these contacts to help foster and promote new work prospects.
Takes an active role in business development; may lead such discussions and/or serve as a member of the Austin presentation team.
Reviews final cost estimates for a project before formal proposal is submitted and may suggest specific contract language in some instances.
Works with the corporate Risk Management department to insure that overall insurance requirements are met as well as insure compliance with subcontractor Risk Management.
Offers suggestions and recommendations impacting both the short-term and long-term goals and objectives of the company; actively participates in strategic planning and influences how specific goals will be achieved.
Assumes a leadership role in the career planning and development of project personnel, including project assignments, merit increases, promotions, and decisions to promote hourly staff to salary, etc.; attempts to balance the needs of the individual with the needs of the company.
Reviews the job status report coming from the Performance Reporting System; notes major deviations from the plan and investigates the cause during periodic visits to the jobsite.