Project Executive-EPC

Rosendin•Gallatin, TN

About The Position

The Project Executive (PX) is the most senior member of the project management team in Rosendin’s EPC division. This role provides leadership and oversight for large-scale engineering, procurement, and construction projects, with overall responsibility for project budgets, timelines, and profitability. The portfolio may include large battery energy storage system (BESS), substation, wind, distributed generation, or utility-scale solar projects. The PX also develops business opportunities and customer relationships in partnership with Business Development and divisional leadership. The PX leads the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple EPC projects; serves as the primary liaison among the company, clients, stakeholders, and project teams; and builds relationships with clients, partners, subcontractors, and vendors. The role oversees and coaches project management teams, reviews project constraints and predesign studies, and guides design, procurement, construction, resource allocation, budgets, and project performance. The PX ensures compliance with specifications, contracts, regulations, and safety standards while coordinating with internal functional teams and supporting operational excellence and company growth. The position involves travel up to 100%. Work is conducted primarily indoors, though the work environment may include jobsite conditions and higher noise levels. Physical activities include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, and bending, with occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience in project management or a related role, preferably within the EPC industry.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with construction management software and tools, such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and the MS Office Suite.
Proven experience mentoring and managing others.
Detail-oriented, with a focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to changing project requirements.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with employees at all levels, vendors, clients, and others.
Willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic and challenging work environment.

Nice To Haves

Business development experience and substantial client interaction.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and direction for planning, execution, and delivery of multiple EPC projects.
Serve as the primary point of contact between the company, clients, stakeholders, and project teams, supporting effective communication and alignment of project goals.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, subcontractors, and vendors.
Partner with Business Development leaders to prepare and provide preconstruction deliverables, and develop new business opportunities and customer relationships.
Oversee project management teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and coaching.
Develop and implement project management processes, systems, and tools to improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
Monitor project performance, financial metrics, and KPIs; identify improvements and implement strategies to optimize outcomes and profitability.
Ensure compliance with project specifications, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.
Collaborate with divisional leadership and internal operations, finance, engineering, environmental, safety, HR, and other functional departments.
Track industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies, and provide strategic insights and recommendations.
Review project constraints with project teams, including LOD, ESA Phase 1, buildable area, and hydrology studies.
Review predesign reports and studies, including PVSyst, geotechnical and hydrology studies, surveys, pile push/pull testing, and thermo-resistivity studies.
Review and coach project teams through design from inception to IFC, including value-engineering options and coordination with design partners and owner specifications and comments.
Review and coach substation design, procurement, and construction based on SGIA requirements.
Review identification of private and public utility locations and ensure appropriate crossing agreements are filed or negotiated.
Coordinate project supervision and resource allocation with Area and Site Superintendents, supporting project pipeline management.
Assess geotechnical reports and their implications for civil and structural designs.
Review and coach civil design and construction processes, including grading, site balancing, trenching, pads, roadways, and stormwater management.
Review and coach structural design, materials, and construction sequencing, including wind and snow loads, pile types, tracker systems, module types, concrete pads, and design loads.
Review and coach electrical design, materials, and construction sequencing across HV, MV, LV, and AC/DC power, including voltage drops.
Review and coach SCADA, metering, utility requirements, ROC, control buildings, and NERC/FERC requirements and coordination.
Review and coach security-fence materials and construction for compliance with local, state, and federal AHJs, including NERC/FERC requirements.
Review and coach O&M building design and construction, including plumbing, HVAC, foundations, and structures.
Review initial project budgets, buyouts, cost-at-completion forecasts, and other budget matters; report project progress, forecasts, and documentation to senior management and stakeholders.