Project Executive

Hedrick Brothers Construction•West Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

Hedrick Brothers Construction (HBC), founded in 1979, is a family-owned commercial general contractor headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, with offices in Winter Park, Stuart, and Miami. The company delivers hospitality, multifamily, industrial, healthcare, and public-sector projects throughout Florida, with project values ranging from $5 million to $160 million. Its culture is built on the values of Growth, Resourcefulness, Integrity, and Team. The Project Executive leads multiple project teams and directs the functions of their project portfolio to deliver work on time, on budget, and with the greatest possible return. The role is responsible for operational ownership, business development, risk and contract management, and mentoring project managers and their teams, in accordance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company objectives and policies.

Requirements

15 or more years of relevant construction management experience.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
Excellent communication, people management, and decision-making skills, with accountability for outcomes.
Strategic and financial acumen across budgets, proposals, and business development.
Proven ability to mentor and develop project managers and teams.
OSHA 30-Hour certification.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
First Aid / CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Lead project teams to complete projects on time, on budget, and with the greatest possible return, following established project management processes and procedures.
Plan, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate the division’s functions and performance, ensuring standard operating procedures are followed.
Report monthly on each project to leadership during the Project Executive Review, using the Review Checklist.
Plan and execute strategies to improve profitability, productivity, and operational efficiency; provide timely and accurate analyses of budgets, proposals, and business trends.
Investigate and introduce process improvements, and identify and plan for areas of risk.
Develop qualification descriptions and resumes that meet owner-required delivery systems, including bid qualifications, negotiated contracts, design-build, and construction management.
Follow up on leads, qualify prospects, and discuss opportunities with the President.
Develop and maintain relationships with prospects and critical trade partners through project turnover and for future work.
Develop presentations for negotiated jobs and work with Preconstruction on pursuit schedules, manpower, and logistics; lead full pursuits when assigned.
Advise, negotiate, manage, and administer corporate contracts, consulting with the CFO and General Counsel on financial and legal matters.
Coordinate with the executive team and Project Managers to keep priorities aligned with company direction.
Promote safety across teams by example and in collaboration with the Safety Manager.
Lead quality control and quality assurance efforts, working with the Quality Control Manager as needed.
Directly supervise and mentor division Project Managers and indirectly oversee employees within their teams, supporting their personal and professional growth.
Approve weekly time submissions and monthly credit card reports for direct-report teams.
Conduct performance reviews for direct reports and witness second-tier reviews for indirect reports.