SUMMARY
Seeking a Project Executive with experience in commercial construction/general contracting. This will entail oversight of each Project Management team and their performance with regard to prime contract and subcontract management, project budgets, schedules, and quality. This role is responsible for serving as the senior company management representative in meetings with clients, design professionals, and trade partners with the goal of building and strengthening profitable relationships. Additionally, the Project Executive will provide advice, guidance, and direction to project team members with regard to their personal growth and professional development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reports to Executive Vice President and directly supervising project superintendents and project managers.
- Interpret, enforce, and defend legal and construction documents and monitor compliance with prime contracts
- Periodically conduct project health and accountability meetings to monitor and support ongoing performance with the project schedule, budget, and quality
- Effectively resolve project-related and owner-related issues that can not be resolved by the project team, and/or make recommendations to executive management as to how to resolve major issues including disputes or conflicts
- Create, maintain, and protect strong relationships with Owners, Architects, and Subcontractors built on trust, accountability, and respect
- Provide support and oversight necessary to ensure that projects are closed-out quickly and accurately
- Monitor project teams to the extent necessary to ensure compliance with all OSHA regulations and company safety policies, and to provide a work environment that is free of recognized hazards and unsafe work conditions
- Evaluate performance of subordinate staff in accordance with established company policies; recommend and support self-improvement programs or additional training that may assist in their personal growth and professional development.
REQUIREMENTS
- 10+ years of Project Executive / Senior Project Management experience in commercial construction
- B.S. / B.A. in Construction related discipline or equivalent combination of technical training and general construction experience
QUALITIES
- Exceptional leadership qualities and skills required to effectively lead and develop project teams
- Practical hands-on experience with estimating, scheduling, and project job costing
- Ability to organize, plan, and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results
- Excellent communication skills-oral, written, and via e-mails
- Strong problem solving, conflict resolution, and crisis management skills
- Proven ability to create and maintain strong client relationships
- Understanding of jurisdictional processes required to obtain permits, licenses, etc.
- Experience in negotiating with sub-contractors, and knowledge of various contract forms
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Project Management programs
