Construction Executive

About the role

The Construction Executive provides high-level project oversight, leadership to the project management team, sets expectations and objectives, and oversees all financial aspects of assigned areas/divisions. This individual is responsible for overseeing business development, planning, and talent development for the team.

Responsibilities

• Perform site walkthroughs and inspections
• Affirm site safety compliance by ensuring all safety requirements are being performed - this includes site-specific safety plans, audits, tool box talks, pre-task planning, and proficiency in using Industry Safe Operations Management
• Manage project documentation, pre-planning, project hand-offs, prefab, job setup, policies, procedures, schedules, resources, etc.
• Maintain project financial performance
• Coach and advise project managers in preparation for monthly project manager reviews
• Attend project manager reviews
• Encourage and promote safety on projects
• Lead the negotiation process for changes on projects by coaching, advising, and leading team members through the process
• Attend negotiations as needed
• Oversee and/or perform pre-construction activities
• Develop, coach, mentor, and develop team members
• Collaborate with other leaders to plan for workforce needs to support and drive projects
• Coach and manage performance and goals for team
• Motivate and inspire team to achieve and surpass goals
• Build and cultivate an effective team to support and drive business goals/objectives
• Recruit and interview candidates to build an effective team
• Develop, lead, and support strategic initiatives for the group, division, and/or company
• Participate in various corporate strategic initiatives as assigned
• Oversee and/or perform estimation process, ensuring team coordinates with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors to estimate projects
• Oversee and/or prepare estimates utilizing estimating software
• Oversee and/or attend pre-bid, page turn, project turnover, and pre-planning meetings as required
• Oversee and/or assist/prepare scope/proposal letters
• Oversee and ensure all projects are meeting financial objectives, are tracked, monitored, and reported on a regular basis
• Develop, build, and maintain relationships with key clients (owners and general contractors)
• Manage the sales process, plan, track, and manage the sales funnel along with resources needed to support it
• Establish industry relationships to ensure project sales growth in the future
• Attend customer outings and events
• Communicate company interest and capabilities to potential customers for future projects and/or change orders
• Drive division sales goals and oversee management of key accounts

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a technical field or journeyman-level certification required
• Bachelor's degree in technical or construction management preferred
• 10+ years of advanced knowledge and proficiency of the building and construction industry
• 10+ years of Construction Project Management experience
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents
• Use/knowledge of Harris’ accounting/project & labor management software
• Experience with project management software (e.g. MS Project, MS SharePoint, ProCor, etc.)
• Proficient with computer-aided design software
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles
• Knowledge of company operations and financials
• Knowledge of business finance
• Knowledge of customer relations
• Knowledge of business development and project sales strategies
• Knowledge of business administration and management principles including, but not limited to: legal aspects of the construction industry

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in a technical field or journeyman-level certification required. Bachelor's degree in technical or construction management preferred. 10+ years of advanced knowledge and proficiency of the building and construction industry. 10+ years of Construction Project Management experience. Strong understanding of mechanical systems. Ability to read and comprehend construction documents. Use/knowledge of Harris’ accounting/project & labor management software. Experience with project management software (e.g. MS Project, MS SharePoint, ProCor, etc.). Proficient with computer-aided design software. Proficient in MS Office Suite. Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles. Knowledge of company operations and financials. Knowledge of business finance. Knowledge of customer relations. Knowledge of business development and project sales strategies. Knowledge of business administration and management principles including, but not limited to: legal aspects of the construction industry.

Skills

• Project management
• Financial management
• Safety compliance
• Estimation
• Communication
• Team building
• Strategic planning
• Client relations
• Sales

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Short-Term Incentive Plan

Pay

$136,325.00 - $197,671.25

Schedule

N/A