Traveling Project Executive - Mission Critical

Layton Construction Company • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Project Executive is responsible for the timely completion and profitability of assigned major corporate accounts or multiple corporate projects, and leads all Structure Tone personnel involved in the project. Serving as the primary point of contact for the owner, the PX builds and maintains positive relationships with the owner, the owner’s tenants, and other professional groups involved in the project. The role also ensures that operational responsibilities are completed appropriately. This position requires 100% travel across Texas.

The PX oversees project schedules, construction activity, reporting, team meetings, procurement, scope and change management, project finances, billing and collections, insurance, safety documentation, close-out, and client relationships. The PX coordinates construction management responsibilities with regional offices or alliance partners, represents company ownership on the job, and seeks opportunities to improve profitability and develop repeat and additional business. Other responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Construction or another related field, or equivalent job experience.
• 10 to 15 years of commercial general contractor project management experience.
• Excellent computer skills, including Excel, Word, and MS Project.
• Ability to meet and deal with owners and architects professionally.
• Ability to deal with subcontractors and vendors in a business-like manner.
• Understanding of financial management and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel 100% across Texas.

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day project activity, schedules, and construction; notify the Regional Vice President of changes that significantly affect completion dates, cost, or quality.
• Complete project status reports, financial reports, schedules, and other project reporting accurately and on time.
• Lead project team meetings and ensure safety meetings and minutes are documented.
• Review construction plans and project documents, bid procedures, contractor and vendor qualifications, estimates, and labor and material takeoffs; review RFPs as needed for equipment pre-purchasing or contractor retention.
• Procure project materials and subcontractors in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Identify scope changes, ensure appropriate change orders or budget revisions are prepared, present them to the client, and follow up on approval.
• Close projects by submitting warranty information, affidavits, record drawings, final retainage payments, releases, and accounting documents; conduct lessons-learned sessions and document applicable findings.
• Review subcontractor and vendor invoices for approval, reduction, or rejection.
• Maintain working relationships with clients, subcontractors, architects, and engineers associated with projects.
• Track collections and receivables, attend collections meetings, review applications for payment, and meet with clients to approve progress payments and change orders.
• Manage client relationships to encourage repeat business and understand clients’ business plans, strategic direction, and future construction management needs.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to increase project profitability through bidding, procurement, and construction decisions.
• Pursue opportunities to provide pre-construction, design-build, or facilities-management consulting services in addition to construction management.
• Network with clients and project team members to identify new work, future project team contacts, and potential professional construction management candidates.
• Understand project contracts and risks to STI.
• Coordinate construction management responsibilities with regional offices or alliance partners.
• Manage contract and RFP due diligence, compliance, pre-construction scope development, value engineering, rider management, and review of plans with recommendations and direction.
• Manage billing, collections, deposits, general conditions, claims, change orders, and insurance for projects.
• Hold regular team meetings and manage job close-out, purges, permits, sign-offs, and punch lists through completion.
• Maintain relationships with current and former clients through calls, meetings, or social contact.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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