Senior PM/Project Executive

Blue Ridge Executive Search•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Project Executive / Senior Project Manager for our client in Denver, Colorado. This role provides leadership and oversight for the day-to-day operations for all Construction, Project Management, and Project Administration activities associated with a specific Market Sector of a Business Unit. The position manages a staff of Project Managers and Project Support staff and assists in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures to achieve established corporate goals and support the corporate mission statement. This position reports directly to an Executive Vice President (EVP) that has overall leadership responsibilities for a Business Unit of the firm. The role contributes to the development and implementation of Corporate policies and procedures in conjunction with the EVP and provides Operations oversight and direction in procedural and process issues, financial issues and reporting processes, legal and liability issues, and risk analysis and mitigation. The position reviews the performance of all Construction Operations employees working in a specific Market Sector and makes recommendations to the Executive Vice President regarding staffing, developmental needs, position evaluations, and compensation. The role is responsible for maintaining the overall Company monthly Overhead Schedule for use by accounting to cost code operations employees and to maintain the overall Company Manpower schedule outlining the current and projected manpower requirements. Additionally, the role is responsible for the Project schedule prior to issuance to the Owner and Subcontractors, and the Project Budget as prepared by estimating prior to issuance to accounting. The position requires visiting each job site and attending Subcontractor progress meetings as required to maintain a working knowledge of current project status and issues, assisting PMs and Superintendents with issue resolution, and providing required coverage for Project Managers and Superintendents during their absences.

Requirements

Four-year Construction Management/Engineering degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
10 to 15 years of responsibility for the total execution of large commercial construction projects is preferred.
Advanced experience and knowledge of Commercial Construction estimating, means and methods, accounting, project administration, LEED certifications, and a thorough understanding of industry practices.
Experience in the management of Superintendents, Project Managers, and Project Support staff.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for the day-to-day operations for all Construction, Project Management, and Project Administration activities associated with a specific Market Sector of a Business Unit.
Manage a staff of Project Managers and Project Support staff.
Assist in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures to achieve established corporate goals and support the corporate mission statement.
Contribute to the development and implementation of Corporate policies and procedures in conjunction with the EVP.
Provide Operations oversight and direction in procedural and process issues, financial issues and reporting processes, legal and liability issues, and risk analysis and mitigation.
Review the performance of all Construction Operations employees working in a specific Market Sector and make recommendations to the Executive Vice President regarding staffing, developmental needs, position evaluations, and compensation.
Maintain the overall Company monthly Overhead Schedule for use by accounting to cost code operations employees and to maintain the overall Company Manpower schedule outlining the current and projected manpower requirements.
Oversee the Project schedule prior to issuance to the Owner and Subcontractors.
Oversee the Project Budget as prepared by estimating prior to issuance to accounting.
Visit each job site and attend the Subcontractor progress meetings as required in order to have a working knowledge of current project status and issues.
Assist the PMs and Superintendents with the resolution of specific issues and requests.
Provide required coverage for Project Managers and Superintendents while they are on vacation or otherwise.