Business Unit Leader - Data Center Market

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all "project start-up meetings" are held when required and with the appropriate team members and support groups.
• Affirm that the project action items are systematically tracked and completed to support the project requirements.
• Regularly visit project sites to evaluate project performance in terms of safety, financial risk, project schedule, quality, and team synergy.
• Affirm that the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are regularly reviewed for accuracy and that appropriate responses are provided.
• Maintain financial success by monitoring progress, identifying issues early during budget/cost reviews, developing corrective actions to mitigate problems, and providing reports to the Responsible Vice President or Market Leader.
• Operate within budgetary limitations and requirements.
• Develop proposals and execution strategies specific to a project in line with Gray’s strategy requirements, in conjunction with Project Executive and Market Leader.
• Ensure the project staff is issuing change orders to subcontractors and customers according to the work procedures.
• Affirm that project staff accurately and timely complete red files and review them alongside job cost reports.
• Affirm that the project schedule aligns with the execution strategy and contract.
• Monitor procurement packages for adherence to scope and schedule.
• Affirm that goals for safety, quality, scheduling, training, and profitability are met for specific project or projects.
• Render decisions and take appropriate action(s) based on the contractual obligations of all parties.
• Assess the effectiveness of plans and develop changes to the plan and corrective action steps to be implemented by the team.
• Provide oversight, identifying potential issues and assist project teams in the development of corrective measures for risk mitigation.
• Demonstrate and communicate a consistent approach to problem-solving.
• Perform as primary customer contact and account manager.
• Develop relationship Management plans and assign responsibility within the team and for reporting progress.
• Extend consideration, courtesy, and respect to project staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers.
• Ensure that the project staff support and abide by the company's vision, core values and mission statement.
• Maintain project team cohesiveness and develop action plans to correct issues associated with Project Management resourcesin conjunction with Regional Managers and internal team leaders.
• Mentor and train Project Executives, Senior Project Managers, and Project Managers and ensure adequate training is available and provided to Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Ensure that project staff maintain a cooperative and willing work environment across cross-functional teams.
• Communicate regularly with other Business Unit Leaders, Market Leaders and Vice Presidents in carrying out responsibilities.
• Identify, in coordination with other Market Leaders, best practices and develop standards in collaboration with Project Delivery Services that produce operational excellence.
• Execute Subcontract Agreements in accordance with Gray Process for Executing Subcontract and Consultant Agreements.
• Provide assistance to Project Managers in the review, negotiation and resolution of any Subcontract Agreement comments, exclusions, debated items etc. during the procurement process and the Subcontract Agreement execution process.
• Release payment to subcontractors or vendors prior to receipt of funds from the customer.
• Accept subcontractor or vendor insurance limits that don't comply with Gray standards.
• Accept additional insured requirements that cannot be waived.
• Execute customer change orders.

Qualifications

• Has the ability and proven track record as a leader of multiple projects and large complex projects and has been instrumental in developing and leading proposal teams.
• Has a minimum of ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Has a minimum of seven consecutive years total profit and loss accountability on multiple projects.
• Has a minimum of five years of experience managing all disciplines of design/build projects or hard bid projects as required for the market this position serves.
• Understands legal aspects and implications of contractual language.
• Has a proven record in increasing project profitability from the initial project profit margin on multiple projects.
• Is thoroughly knowledgeable of costs and fees associated with the variety of engineering and design disciplines and services Gray offers.
• Is thoroughly knowledgeable of the impact caused by multiple changes in either the design, engineering or construction phases and how they impact the overall project, from the cost, schedule, construction management and construction operations perspectives.
• Has experience managing at least two projects which involved the procurement or installation of process or production equipment, or both.
• Alternatively, they should have managed all aspects of similar projects in industries such as data centers, food and beverage facilities, advanced tech, large distribution and manufacturing, and support utilities, which included equipment procurement and installation, as well as manufacturing equipment and support utility installation.
• Is knowledgeable of when and how to address these issues with customers.
• Has experience managing at least two projects which involved the procurement or installation of process or production equipment, or both.
• Alternatively, they should have managed all aspects of similar projects in industries such as data centers, food and beverage facilities, advanced tech, large distribution and manufacturing, and support utilities, which included equipment procurement and installation, as well as manufacturing equipment and support utility installation.
• Is knowledgeable of when and how to address these issues with customers.
• Has proven experience in the development of aggressive schedules for various project types.
• Has proven experience in preparing cost estimates for design/build and hard bid projects.
• Is able to develop and maintain harmonious relationships with owners, co-workers, vendors, suppliers, and community stakeholders.
• Is an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development.