Project Executive, Mission Critical

Suffolk Construction•Wilmer, TX

15d

About The Position

The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission-critical construction industry. The Project Executive provides overall leadership and direction on the construction project. Typically, the Project Executive is responsible for negotiating the Owner contract, is the main contact for the Project Manager for issues concerning budget, billing and client satisfaction, and ensures the fiscal success of the project. At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially. Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more. For more information, click here . Additional benefits may be available for employees considered Travelers within our Mission Critical Group, including relocation support, monthly housing stipends, and monthly travel allowances.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10-15 years of construction management experience for a large-scale general contractor or CM at Risk firm
In-depth knowledge of intricate commercial construction practices required
Experience leading multiple successful project teams including development of direct reports and maintaining relationships with external entities
Each set of projects has specific characteristics regarding size, complexity, sector etc, which dictate the precise years of experience and industry knowledge necessary for success, above and beyond general construction knowledge and experience
The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems
Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Nice To Haves

Data center and/or heavy MEP system experience a plus

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in business judgment and all financial and profitability aspects of projects under your jurisdiction
Participate extensively in and the work acquisition process, working to define and develop project budgets and schedules that will achieve profitability objectives taking into account project-specific challenges
Set appropriate milestones and assign staff qualified to handle the scope and complexity of the project
Work closely with clients, owners, architects, and subcontractors to develop relationships that exceeds the client satisfaction to Suffolk’s demanding standards
Provide oversight in managing all necessary resources throughout the entire project from start-up through closeout and ensure that the Owner’s expectations regarding budget, schedule, and quality, as well as Suffolk’s profitability objectives are met or exceeded
It is expected that the Project Executive is the “common thread” that owns the project from Pre-Construction through Closeout and beyond. This involves:
Oversight of projects at a high level from beginning to end including budget, costs, unexpected events, general performance, and overall progress against plan
Ensure that the day-to-day operations of projects are transitioned effectively to Project Managers and Superintendents from Preconstruction when work commences in the field
Mentor, train, and coach staff to perform to or exceed Suffolk standards
Represent Suffolk to the Owner(s), Architects, Consultants, Government Authorities, Vendors and Subcontractors
Project Acquisition:
Participate to understand unique owner needs, to represent Suffolk capabilities and help close potential client
Review projects for unique challenges that will impact budget/profitability objectives utilizing Litmus Test
Utilize industry contacts and relationships to generate appropriate project leads and follow through to acquisition as required
Participate in and contribute to the RFP response process including editing for project specific content, and interview preparation and participation as requested
Participate in Contract negotiation as requested
Project Start Up/Turnover/Pre-Construction:
Assign appropriate Project Staff (Includes Project Management and Field Ops Staff)
Review and approve the pre-mobilization activities
Ensure Turnover meeting occurs between Preconstruction and Operation teams
Be the pre-construction lead as requested, working closely with the pre-construction, and estimating teams to develop project specific budgets, schedules, and logistics plans
Project Operations:
Responsible for ensuring that Projects achieve budget, schedule, quality, and profitability objectives
Maintain a thorough understanding of the Suffolk/Owner Contract. Ensure project team understanding of same and that project achieves compliance with
Visit sites regularly to monitor project performance, schedule, and expenditures with project staff, highlight potential challenges and provide leadership in responding creatively to bring projects in on schedule and under budget, where feasible., and to the standard of quality expected
People:
Monitor and evaluate Project Manager and Superintendent staff assignments
Responsible for development of entire team
Assist in sourcing and screening of candidates as requested; mentor, coach, and train them to perform and ensure effective matching of talent to project scope
Financial Performance:
Cash Management
Accounts Receivable
Accurate Financial Forecasting
P&L including full understanding of project contingencies, liabilities, and savings potential
Schedule Performance:
Assist the project staff in the development of the Baseline Schedule
Monitor schedule performance
Assist the project team in initiation of Lean Planning processes and workflow
Ensure Project Staff understands and is trained in Suffolk Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and monitor compliance
Safety:
Champion jobsite safety effort, motivating the on-site team in the implementation of Suffolk Safety Program
Ensure original project budget includes project appropriate funding
Meeting Management:
Attend all scheduled meetings necessary to monitor and manage project profitability
Chair and/or attend weekly project staff meetings
Client Relationships:
Attend owner and project meetings, maintain continuous client contact to gauge performance perceptions and communicate relevant information to Project Team
Become the Suffolk representative on the team