Project Executive

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors, serving a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public sectors. Our services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. With over 75 years of experience, Kokosing attracts top technical talent by offering challenging projects, superior quality, and attractive rewards. The company reports over $2.8 billion in annual sales and is committed to its workforce.

About the role

The Project Executive (“PX”) is a senior manager responsible for program oversight and delivery of one or more large-scale construction projects. This role plans, directs, and coordinates activities for industrial and power projects primarily in the Midwestern U.S., with travel throughout the region. The position may be based in any of our regional offices and involves leading a single mega project or a group of projects in market segments such as data centers, advanced manufacturing, technology, heavy industrial, and power installations. The role utilizes varied contract delivery methodologies (DBB, EPC, CMGC, CMAR, IPD, etc.) and includes coordination of subcontractors and self-performing construction trades.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain project and company culture through active engagement, open communication, and support for all team members and stakeholders.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime clients to facilitate project delivery.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate and client guidelines.
• Confer with project staff to outline work plans, assign duties, and delegate authority.
• Establish work plans and staffing for each project phase; coordinate recruitment and assignment of project personnel with senior management.
• Direct and coordinate project activities to ensure work progresses on schedule and within budget.
• Review project proposals to determine timeframes, funding limitations, procedures, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Review status reports and modify schedules or plans as needed.
• Prepare project reports for management, clients, or other stakeholders.
• Provide technical advice and resolve problems with project personnel.
• Coordinate project activities with governmental agencies and subcontractors.
• Analyze and execute CPM-based project schedules.
• Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendents to ensure projects are built safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Represent the company in owner progress meetings.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts and 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 related to assigned markets.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by supervisors.
• Complete other tasks and duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Ability to 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, and standards.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Business-oriented mindset.
• Ability to assure responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401K plan.