Project Executive

Job Description

The Project Executive (“PX”) is a senior manager who maintains primary responsibility and program oversight for delivering one or more large-scale construction projects. Market types include advanced manufacturing, technology, heavy industrial and power installations across a wide range of industries and clients. The scope of this role may include leading a single mega project or a group of projects in a specific market segment, using varied contract delivery methodologies.

• Work includes coordination and oversight of subcontractors as well as effective utilization of self-performing construction trades.
• Builds and maintains strong client relationships through effective communication and follow-up, ensuring project goals are accomplished safely, within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client to facilitate project delivery.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate and client policies.
• Confer with project staff to outline work plans, assign duties/responsibilities and delegate authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure work progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine the timeframe, funding limitations, project procedures, staffing requirements, and available resources to various phases of project.
• Reviews status reports from project personnel and modifies schedules/plans as needed.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Covers project activities with activities of governmental agencies and subcontractors.
• Understands and is able to analyze and execute CPM-based project schedules.
• Maintain control of construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built safely, on schedule and within budget.
• Represent company in owner progress meetings.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts and responsible for project profit or loss.
• Lead and/or delegate leadership of project meetings.
• Mentor and assist with career development of other team members.
• Participate in strategic planning efforts as it relates to assigned market(s).

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• PE and/or DBIA credentialing is not required but is a strong plus.
• 10+ years’ experience/knowledge of construction, contracts, design, finance, and management required.

Skills And Abilities

• Understand and interpret regulations and company policies/standards.
• Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry best practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Business oriented person.
• Ability to assure responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.