Project Executive

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Yates is proud to be an industry leader in construction and engineering services. To be a top of class organization, Yates is dedicated to hiring individuals who understand the importance of safety; instills integrity in all aspects of their lives; are passionate about what they do; and committed to providing value to our clients. This position will provide overall leadership for project performance, contract negotiations, client relations, budget, schedule, and trade partner management. The Project Executive will also lead and maintain compliance with corporate safety and quality standards and will serve as the direct point of contact for clients.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree Construction Management or Engineering with a minimum of 15+ years of GC experience.
Multiple medium to large project experience ($100M+) is required
Must share our Core Values: Safety, Integrity, Passion, and Commitment.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills, including the judgment to know when to escalate issues up the chain of command
Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented, and the ability to multi-task
Strong working knowledge of contract terms and legal provisions that impact project profitability
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior management and clients
A proven track record of motivating project team to exceed project goals
Effective negotiation and contract management skills to represent the company with the Owner
Self-Motivated, and self-confident
Ability to develop client relationships to gain future work
Ability to recruit and build a project team.

Responsibilities

Project Acquisition
Using industry contacts to generate leads
Participate in RFP process
Participate in Contract negotiations as needed
Pre-Construction / Project Start-up
Work with Pre-Con team to develop budgets and schedules
Assemble project Team
Lead Turnover Meeting between Pre-Con and Project Team.
Project Operations
Thoroughly understand contract and ensure project team understands and is compliant
Visit project site regularly to monitor performance
Monitor and evaluate performance of project team
Full understanding of Accounts Receivable, Financial Forecasting and P&L for project
Assist project staff with Baseline Schedule development
Assist project team Lean/Last Planner processes
Champion project safety program and performance
Client Management
Attend owner and project meetings, maintain continuous client communication