Project Executive - Commercial Construction

Atlantic Constructors • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Mechanical Project Executive provides overall management direction for two or more commercial HVAC or commercial plumbing projects and develops new business opportunities for a client, group of clients, or geographic area. The role oversees project objectives, staffing, performance, client relationships, construction progress, project finances, and coordination with internal departments and external partners. The position has supervisory responsibility and may require travel, typically not overnight. Overtime is required as needed.

The work may take place indoors or outdoors in varying temperatures and inclement weather, areas with moderate or high noise, and locations with fumes or airborne particles such as dust. Work may also involve confined spaces or heights. The role may require working aloft, climbing, bending, pulling, reaching overhead, standing or walking for long periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
• 10 or more years of experience or knowledge in construction, design, finance, and project management.
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize project performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities.
• Skilled businessperson.
• Satisfactory driving record and criminal record, and ability to pass a drug screen.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and influence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to correctly identify all colors of a color-coded cable or wire, with close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the BIM process.
• Prior experience with Procore Project Management System.
• Prior military experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and staff key field positions through the Director of Commercial Construction or project/labor construction managers.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate policy.
• Monitor and develop staff, evaluate performance, and address employee-relations issues as warranted.
• Maintain liaison with the prime client, architect, and engineer to facilitate business development and construction activities.
• Direct and monitor construction through the on-site superintendent to help ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget; investigate serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Represent the company in project meetings and assist with negotiations and strategy meetings.
• Manage contract financial matters, including fee payments, rental equipment, income, and expenses, to protect company interests while maintaining client relationships.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal project teams, customers, subcontractors, and key vendors, and promote positive morale on project sites.
• Coordinate with pre-construction, sales, safety, purchasing, CAD/BIM, fabrication shops, client personnel, and others to develop and maintain construction plans and schedules.
• Scope vendor quotes and purchase equipment and materials; scope subcontractors and issue subcontracts; provide guidance for fabrication schedules.
• Create revenue forecasts, schedules of values, cash-flow analyses, and other financial analyses.
• Identify scope changes, prepare pricing, and submit potential change orders to customers.
• Develop recovery plans when projects face safety, quality, production, or other issues.
• Distribute final required documentation to subcontractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance coverage for the employee at no cost.
• Dental insurance plan.
• Vision insurance plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Health savings plan with company matching.
• Wellness programs.
• Competitive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior