Project Executive

Suffolk Construction•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Executive provides overall leadership and direction on the construction project. Typically, the Project Executive is responsible for negotiating the Owner contract, is the main contact for the Project Manager for issues concerning budget, billing and client satisfaction, and ensures the fiscal success of the project.

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
Self-perform experience a plus
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
Each set of projects has specific characteristics regarding size, complexity, sector etc, which dictate the precise years of experience and industry knowledge necessary for success, above and beyond general construction knowledge and experience
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 and 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 exceeds the 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
Oversight of projects at a high level from beginning to end including budget, costs, unexpected events, general performance, and overall progress against plan
Ensure that the day-to-day operations of projects are transitioned effectively 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 to understand unique owner needs, to represent Suffolk capabilities and help close potential client
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 as required
Participate in and contribute to the RFP response process including editing for project specific content, and interview preparation and participation as requested
Participate in Contract negotiation as requested
Assign appropriate Project Staff (Includes Project Management and Field Ops Staff)
Review and approve the pre-mobilization activities
Ensure Turnover meeting occurs between Preconstruction and Operation teams
Be the pre-construction lead as requested, working closely with the pre-construction, and estimating teams to develop project specific budgets, schedules, and logistics plans
Responsible for ensuring that Projects achieve budget, schedule, quality, and profitability objectives
Maintain a thorough understanding of the Suffolk/Owner Contract. Ensure project team understanding of same and that project achieves compliance with
Visit sites regularly to monitor project performance, schedule, and expenditures with project staff, highlight potential challenges and provide leadership in responding creatively to bring projects in on schedule and under budget, where feasible., and to the standard of quality expected
Monitor and evaluate Project Manager and Superintendent staff assignments
Responsible for development of 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
Cash Management
Accounts Receivable
Accurate Financial Forecasting
P&L including full understanding of project contingencies, liabilities, and savings potential
Assist the project staff in the development of the Baseline Schedule
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 effort, motivating the on-site team in the implementation of Suffolk Safety Program
Ensure original project budget includes project appropriate funding
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