Project Executive, Data Centers

Suffolk Construction•Columbus, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Suffolk is seeking a Project Executive to provide overall leadership and direction on construction projects, particularly within the Data Centers sector. This role is crucial for ensuring the fiscal success of projects, managing client relationships, and overseeing all aspects from pre-construction through closeout. The ideal candidate will be bold, curious, innovative, and caring, embodying Suffolk's core values and contributing to a culture of purpose and integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10-15 years of construction management experience for a large-scale general contractor or CM at Risk firm.
In-depth knowledge of intricate commercial construction practices required.
Experience leading multiple successful project teams including development of direct reports and maintaining relationships with external entities.
The ability to manage and embrace change.
Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems.
Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Nice To Haves

Self-perform experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in business judgment and all financial and profitability aspects of projects under your jurisdiction.
Participate extensively in the work acquisition process, working to define and develop project budgets and schedules that will achieve profitability objectives taking into account project-specific challenges.
Set appropriate milestones and assign staff qualified to handle the scope and complexity of the project.
Work closely with clients, owners, architects, and subcontractors to develop relationships that exceed client satisfaction to Suffolk’s demanding standards.
Provide oversight in managing all necessary resources throughout the entire project from start-up through closeout and ensure that the Owner’s expectations regarding budget, schedule, and quality, as well as Suffolk’s profitability objectives are met or exceeded.
Own the project from Pre-Construction through Closeout and beyond, including oversight of budget, costs, unexpected events, general performance, and overall progress against plan.
Ensure effective transition of day-to-day operations to Project Managers and Superintendents from Preconstruction when work commences in the field.
Mentor, train, and coach staff to perform to or exceed Suffolk standards.
Represent Suffolk to the Owner(s), Architects, Consultants, Government Authorities, Vendors and Subcontractors.
Participate in the Project Acquisition process, understanding owner needs, representing Suffolk capabilities, and helping to close potential clients.
Review projects for unique challenges that will impact budget/profitability objectives utilizing Litmus Test.
Utilize industry contacts and relationships to generate appropriate project leads and follow through to acquisition.
Participate in and contribute to the RFP response process, including editing for project-specific content, and interview preparation and participation.
Participate in Contract negotiation as requested.
Assign appropriate Project Staff (Includes Project Management and Field Ops Staff) during Project Start Up/Turnover/Pre-Construction.
Review and approve pre-mobilization activities.
Ensure Turnover meeting occurs between Preconstruction and Operation teams.
Act as the pre-construction lead as requested, working closely with pre-construction and estimating teams to develop project-specific budgets, schedules, and logistics plans.
Ensure that Projects achieve budget, schedule, quality, and profitability objectives during Project Operations.
Maintain a thorough understanding of the Suffolk/Owner Contract and ensure project team understanding and compliance.
Visit sites regularly to monitor project performance, schedule, and expenditures with project staff, highlight potential challenges and provide leadership in responding creatively.
Monitor and evaluate Project Manager and Superintendent staff assignments.
Responsible for the development of the entire team.
Assist in sourcing and screening of candidates as requested; mentor, coach, and train them to perform and ensure effective matching of talent to project scope.
Oversee Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, Accurate Financial Forecasting, and P&L including full understanding of project contingencies, liabilities, and savings potential.
Assist project staff in the development of the Baseline Schedule and monitor schedule performance.
Assist the project team in initiation of Lean Planning processes and workflow.
Ensure Project Staff understands and is trained in Suffolk Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and monitor compliance.
Champion jobsite safety efforts, motivating the on-site team in the implementation of Suffolk Safety Program.
Ensure original project budget includes project-appropriate funding for safety.
Attend all scheduled meetings necessary to monitor and manage project profitability.
Chair and/or attend weekly project staff meetings.
Attend owner and project meetings, maintain continuous client contact to gauge performance perceptions and communicate relevant information to Project Team.
Become the Suffolk representative on the team.