Project Executive - Commercial Construction

Atlantic Constructors • Sterling, VA

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About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a Project Executive to provide overall management direction for two or more commercial HVAC, plumbing, or electrical construction projects and develop new business opportunities for clients or geographic areas. The role oversees project objectives, staffing, construction schedules and budgets, financial performance, client relationships, and coordination among internal departments, subcontractors, vendors, and client representatives. The position may require travel, typically not overnight, and overtime as needed.

The employee may work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and inclement weather, with possible exposure to moderate or high noise, dust or other airborne particles, confined spaces, and heights. Physical duties may include working aloft, climbing, bending, pulling, reaching overhead, standing or walking for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The role also requires use of hands to handle objects, tools, or controls and the ability to distinguish color-coded wires and meet visual requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
• 10 or more years of experience or knowledge in construction, design, finance, and project management.
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize project performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities.
• Strong business skills.
• Satisfactory driving record and criminal record, and ability to pass a drug screen.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and influence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to correctly identify colors of color-coded cables or wires and meet close-vision, distance-vision, depth-perception, peripheral-vision, and focus-adjustment requirements.
• Ability to perform physical duties including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the BIM process.
• Prior experience with Procore Project Management System.
• Prior military experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and staff key field positions through the Director of Commercial Construction or project/labor construction managers.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate policy.
• Maintain liaison with prime clients, architects, and engineers to facilitate business development and construction activities.
• Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of on-site superintendents to keep projects on schedule and within budget; investigate serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Represent the company at project meetings and assist in negotiations and strategy meetings.
• Manage contract financial matters, including fee payments, rental equipment, income, and expenses, to protect company interests and maintain client relationships.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal project teams, customers, subcontractors, and key vendors, and promote positive morale on project sites.
• Coordinate with pre-construction, sales, safety, purchasing, CAD/BIM, fabrication shops, client personnel, and others to develop construction plans and schedules.
• Scope vendor quotes and purchase equipment and materials.
• Scope subcontractors and issue subcontracts.
• Provide guidance for fabrication schedules.
• Create revenue forecasts, schedules of values, cash-flow analyses, and other financial analyses.
• Identify scope changes, prepare pricing, and submit potential change orders to customers.
• Develop recovery plans when projects experience safety, quality, or production issues.
• Distribute final required documentation to subcontractors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with no employee-only cost.
• Dental insurance with no employee-only cost for employee-only coverage; a dental insurance plan is also listed.
• Short-term disability insurance with no employee-only cost for employee-only coverage.
• Life insurance with no employee-only cost for employee-only coverage.
• Vision insurance plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Health savings plan with company matching.
• Wellness programs.
• Competitive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior