Project Executive

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western•Chicago, IL

9d•$180,000 - $250,000

About The Position

The Walsh Group is seeking a Project Executive for its Building Division in Chicago, Illinois. The role leads project planning and delivery, develops and empowers project teams, and coordinates people and resources to meet project goals. The Project Executive oversees project processes, deliverables, compliance, safety planning, and relationships with owners, subcontractors, design partners, and unions. The position also supports estimating, budgeting, business development, risk analysis, scheduling, and allocation of regional resources.

Requirements

15 or more years of experience.
Experience leading large-scale, unique projects.
Proficiency in some of the following: Primavera scheduling program; HCSS and/or Timberline estimating program; AutoCAD; WGIP; Project and Cost Management Systems, including Revenue Summary, Cost Report Update, and Walsh Equipment Management tools.
Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, negotiation, change management, technical engineering, critical thinking, and analysis skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, coordinate, and control projects in accordance with company policies, procedures, systems, and requirements.
Create and manage processes for tracking projects and deliverables; collect and analyze data; and coordinate with field personnel, designers, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
Lead interdisciplinary teams, including preconstruction teams, to deliver projects within a major business group or function.
Determine project-team staffing needs and oversee personnel development, performance management, and training; provide team members with leadership, guidance, and direction.
Ensure projects are completed, tracked, and reported in accordance with compliance regulations and goals, and complete or approve subordinate performance reviews.
Maintain relationships with owners, subcontractors, design partners, and unions, including day-to-day and complex contacts.
Assist with bid package development, prequalification activities, and budget preparation; potentially draft budget or estimate documents and oversee estimating.
Work with Business Development staff to pursue future business opportunities, as applicable.
Analyze risk and schedule-related issues, including potential cost or delivery impacts from long-lead materials and equipment.
Analyze and present project delivery approaches, develop alternatives, and facilitate implementation while ensuring compliance with corporate, federal, and state regulations.
Serve as the primary contact for senior department managers on critical business issues and help allocate regional assets and resources to projects.
Participate in project safety planning and execution to help ensure projects meet established safety goals.