Project Executive

Southway Builders, Inc.•Baltimore, MD

just now•$175,000 - $230,000

About The Position

As a regional construction management company, we don’t just build buildings; we also build communities and, most importantly, PEOPLE. While we continue to grow in size and expertise, our foundational values of quality, dependability, and integrity have remained steadfast as the cornerstones of our business. Our passion for construction, coupled with our collaborative team-oriented approach, sets us apart in attracting and retaining clients. The solid reputation we have built affords us continued growth, allowing us to offer a dynamic work environment that attracts new team members who are seeking opportunities for personal development and career growth. We offer on-the-job learning and mentoring through a diverse portfolio of challenging projects, including adaptive reuse, historic preservation, renovations, and new construction. If you share our values of quality, dependability, and integrity, and you are humble, hungry, and smart, come join us under the Southway Tent! POSITION SCOPE: Manages multiple construction projects and teams simultaneously ensuring accountability, budgetary and completion target success. Oversees all project planning, scheduling, budgeting and implementation throughout the project lifecycle. Mentors team for long-term growth within the organization.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in construction management or equivalent years of experience.
10+ years of overall professional construction experience in a management or executive role.
10+ years of commercial construction experience.
10+ years of leadership/team management experience.
Strong knowledge of managing project finances for multiple projects.
Extensive and demonstrated experience managing multiple project teams.
Demonstrated ability to be strategic, balancing both short- and long-term goals.
Exemplifies emotional intelligence and can mentor team in addressing client needs.
Innovative problem solver. Maintains a proactive approach and sound judgement.
Exemplary leadership qualities.
Deadline and detail oriented.
Experience with change management and holding teams accountable.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including MS Project.
Familiar with project management software, ideally Procore.
Must be able to successfully meet the requirements of a pre-employment assessment and background check.
HUMBLE, HUNGRY and SMART
Respected as the authority by internal and external stakeholders with whom they interact.
Creative problem solver that provides solutions, not problems.
Strategic thinker that is analytical and puts the company and employees first.
Manages ambiguity and proactively addresses opportunities.
Superior team building skills.
Ability to function in high-pressure situations.
Manual dexterity to operate a computer.
Correctable vision and hearing.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Clear, easy to understand oral communication ability.
Ability to lift 50 pounds for moving equipment on and off shelves.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
May require travel beyond a typical one-hour job site commute.
Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
On-call availability to address issues at the jobsite.

Nice To Haves

General Contractor experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Manages multiple construction projects and teams to ensure they adhere to the Company’s values of quality, dependability, and integrity.
Oversees the project budget for multiple projects simultaneously. Holds project team accountable to stay on-time and on-budget.
Serves as a project ambassador and the primary contact with owners and design partners ensuring clients’ needs and expectations are met.
Proactively and creatively identifies construction challenges and issues. Works with project team to find immediate solutions and develop long-term strategies to minimize hurdles in the future.
Coaches and guides the project team to effectively execute, deliver and meet project deadlines.
Embodies a collaborative environment and seeks feedback from project team and embraces those who challenge the status quo. Finds a balance between directing vs. advising. Manages down, up and externally.
Maintains a high level of accountability with themselves and team members. Leads by example and can influence others. Mentors team members, providing motivating opportunities to allow them to grow personally and professionally.
Assesses and identifies trends and opportunities for improvement through data-based decision making.
Makes recommendations to the Senior Vice Presidents regarding workforce management resource allocation.
Develops, cultivates and maintains internal and external relationships for long-term success. Builds a rapport and fosters trust based interactions.
Develops relationships that create business development opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.