Project Executive

Kokosing Industrial•Columbus, OH

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Kokosing is a large general contractor with over 75 years of experience in heavy civil/industrial construction, including highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. The Project Executive (PX) is a senior manager responsible for the oversight and delivery of large-scale construction projects, primarily in the Midwestern US. This role focuses on industrial and power projects such as data centers, advanced manufacturing, technology, heavy industrial, and power installations. The PX will manage project teams, build client relationships, and ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. The position involves travel throughout the Midwest and can be based in any of Kokosing's regional offices. The scope may include leading a single mega project or a group of projects, utilizing various contract delivery methods and managing both subcontractors and self-performing trades.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering or Construction Management
10+ years’ experience/knowledge of construction, contracts, design, finance, and management required
Understand and interpret regulations and company policies/standards.
Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry best practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities
Superior communication and interpersonal skills
Business oriented person
Ability to assure responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

PE and/or DBIA credentialing is not required but is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Build and maintain project and company culture through active engagement, open communication, personal connection and support for all team members and stakeholders.
Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client to facilitate project delivery.
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate and client policies.
Confers with project staff to outline work plans, assign duties/responsibilities and delegate authority.
Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project – coordinates with senior management for recruitment and assignment of project personnel.
Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure work progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
Reviews project proposal or plan to determine the timeframe, funding limitations, project procedures, staffing requirements, and available resources to various phases of project.
Reviews status reports from project personnel and modifies schedules/plans as needed.
Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
Coordinates project activities with activities of governmental agencies and subcontractors.
Understands and is able to analyze and execute CPM-based project schedules.
Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built safely, on schedule and within budget.
Represent company in owner progress meetings.
Manage financial aspects of contracts and responsible for project profit or loss.
Lead and/or delegate leadership of project meetings.
Mentoring and assist with career development of other team members.
Participate in strategic planning efforts as it relates to assigned market(s).
Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
Other tasks and duties as assigned.