Project Executive - Commercial Construction
About The Position
The Project Executive (PEX/OM) is a senior management position accountable for the overall results of multiple projects under their supervision, ensuring the success of each. This role involves strategic planning, resource allocation, and acting as a liaison between operations and business development. The PEX/OM is responsible for proper project staffing, including active participation in recruiting. They may oversee one very large project (in excess of $75M) or multiple smaller projects through delegation. Superintendents and Project Management staff may report directly to the PEX/OM. The ultimate goal is to achieve success in quality, profitability, schedule, and client satisfaction. This role requires the capability to perform all duties of a Senior Project Manager, manage large and complex projects, oversee multiple smaller projects, and manage through subordinate staff.
Requirements
- Proven prior success as Senior Project Manager, or equivalent role
- Already operating in general at the PEX/OM level
- Minimum of 12 years project management experience
- At least two (2) years as Senior Project Manager
- Full understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and duties of all subordinate staff, including all levels of Superintendent and Project Management, and the coordination of these positions
- Solid understanding of the role of Business Unit Leader
- Ability to lead the Operational part of the Business Unit and integrate it within the structure and strategic plan established for the Business Unit
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
- Ability to lift and carry office supplies and equipment up to 20 pounds
- Successful completion of a background check and drug test
Responsibilities
- Overall project leader, planner, and person most accountable for project result
- Participate in estimate process and lead as required
- Write and execute subcontracts and purchase orders and/or delegate as necessary
- Participate in Owner contract process, including negotiations, and form strategic plan for the project
- Understand and communicate the business deal to subordinates
- Establish the profitability goals of the project and targets for the staff to achieve
- Lead or oversee overall project scheduling and delegate roles in scheduling to staff
- Monitor schedules, overall and short term, and take action as necessary to achieve
- Oversee and approve all documentation processes, including document and drawing controls, submittments and RFIs, filing, correspondence and reports, and all communication practices
- Approve the Change Management plan for the project and ensure compliance
- Establish the project procedures and execution plan, and review and monitor, taking action as necessary
- Oversee the Owner billing procedures and approve that process
- Monitor subcontractor and vendor payments and processes
- Review all cost control processes, including the profitability analysis, and participate as needed on the project
- Ensure profitability is maintained, and work with staff to mitigate downside risk and realize upside potential
- Review safety program and involve with staff as needed to ensure compliance to company policy
- Lead meetings as the project requires, including subcontractor, Owner/Architect, or "executive" type meetings
- Review and conduct internal team meetings to ensure staff is performing as required
- Develop and enhance relationships with clients for possible repeat business
- Participate in business development activities and assist in preparation of proposals and promote productive client relationships
- Participate in presentations
- Provide leadership in the professional and career development of subordinates as well as timely and fair performance evaluations
- Ensure assigned project is staffed with qualified salaried and craft personnel
- Lead recruiting and staffing efforts for the projects
- Understands the Business Unit's Plan and actively participates in the establishment of it
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
