Project Executive

The Project Executive is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for the strategic and day-to-day operations for all Construction, Project Management and Project Administration activities. Has overall responsibility for maintaining budgets, timelines and profitability for assigned projects. Assists in the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures to achieve established corporate goals and support the corporate mission statement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide operational oversight in the areas of client management, procedural issues, financial and reporting issues, and workforce planning and analysis.
2. Actively manage the workload, professional development, and client development skills of project management staff.
3. Promote positive customer relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all contractors, subcontractors and vendors, and continually instilling this philosophy in the project team with regard to safety, quality, customer service and profitability.
4. Initiate, execute, and document a quality job start-up meeting for your project(s).
5. Manage and maintain “Strategic Partner” subcontractor and vendor relationships, including verification of timely payment.
6. Perform monthly project reviews with project teams to ensure adherence to schedules, quality of work, safety, administration and profitability.
7. Analyze available and qualified personnel and make specific project assignments to meet project needs.
8. Assist the PMs and Superintendents with resolution of specific issues and requests.
9. Manage customer relations and change order negotiations.
10. Represent company/project in meetings with client, subcontractors, etc.
11. Represent the Company at project Senior Management meetings.
12. Schedule, facilitate, and document project close out meetings. Verify project data sheets and photos (with client’s permission) for all completed projects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or other related discipline preferred
• PE license a plus
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project management, preferably in electrical construction
• Knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment and methods required
• Proven experience mentoring and managing others
• Business development/heavy client interaction a plus
• Can be a combination of training, education and relevant work experience that is equivalent
• Possesses the utmost personal integrity and has the ability to create and lead an organization culture of collaboration, both internally and externally, in order to maintain the superior reputation of the firm
• Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and procedures
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); Accubid and Oracle experience preferred
• Self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• Interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others

TRAVEL

• Up to 25%