Project Executive (Commercial/Mixed Use)
About The Position
The Project Executive (PX) provides overall direction and supervision for commercial and mixed-use projects, including oversight of Project Managers, Engineers, and Administrators. The role establishes operational priorities, maintains relationships with owners, OPMs, subcontractors, and consultants, and develops and executes plans for financial success. The PX is accountable for jobsite safety and quality and for managing critical issues as they arise. The PX directs project reporting, assists with developing standard operating procedures for the Project Management Department, and leads business development pursuits, proposals, and interviews. The role provides oversight throughout projects from preconstruction through close-out, supervises multiple project teams, and mentors and evaluates staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- At least 15 years of experience in a lead management role for a construction manager or CM at Risk firm.
- Experience leading multiple project teams on large-scale projects.
- Proficiency in cost reporting.
- Thorough understanding and use of Microsoft Office.
- Basic understanding of scheduling software, principles, and logic.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to multitask and self-prioritize.
- Motivated and driven.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Use industry contacts and relationships to generate leads and pursue business development opportunities.
- Lead work acquisition, including developing profitability plans, coordinating with interdepartmental staff, overseeing proposal development, and managing interview preparation.
- Identify and communicate RFP pursuit strategy to guide project approach, staffing, estimates, risks, schedules, and logistics.
- Assign qualified staff to manage project scope and complexity.
- Manage preconstruction with preconstruction and estimating teams to develop budgets, schedules, and logistics, identify risks, and coordinate constructability reviews.
- Oversee projects from preconstruction through close-out, providing continuity throughout.
- Establish customer satisfaction action plans and ensure their execution.
- Identify project challenges and recommend solutions to achieve project objectives and profitability.
- Negotiate owner contracts and oversee subcontract development and administration.
- Provide high-level supervision across multiple projects, directing teams as needed to establish goals and meet project objectives.
- Oversee and attend weekly owner meetings and visit project sites regularly to monitor performance, costs, schedule, quality, safety, and profitability; lead responses to challenges and client concerns.
- Maintain client contact throughout projects to encourage communication and gauge team performance.
- Build and maintain relationships with owners, OPMs, consultants, government authorities, and subcontractors.
- Mentor, train, and coach staff; conduct performance evaluations for direct reports every six months.
- Ensure staff are trained and comply with corporate Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assist with sourcing and interviewing potential new hires.
- Direct project reporting requirements and assist with developing Project Management Department standard operating procedures.
- Maintain overall accountability for jobsite safety and quality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
