Project Executive

About the role

The Berg Group is a specialty contractor based in the upper Midwest with over 50 years of experience. We offer integrated solutions in pre-construction services, interior/exterior framing, and finishes. Our headquarters is in Minnesota, with additional offices in Naples, Nashville, and Austin.

Responsibilities

• Hire, lead, and develop a world-class project management team in alignment with company values.
• Oversee contract values, budget, projected cost, change orders, billing, and collections—hold teams accountable to ensure accuracy and correct management.
• Maintain and enhance contractor relationships to build new business and be involved in new market development.
• Manage and grow key client relationships in their designated market.
• Attend pre-construction meetings to understand the complete scope while ensuring safety, quality, and production standards are met.
• Review scope of work and identify any potential risks or scope gaps from estimate to award.
• Maintain strong knowledge of projects and exceed set standards for their portfolio.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure all pertinent information is provided; provide advice and direction as needed to their Project Team.
• Project manpower needs to leverage resources, utilizing the information for additional/future projects.
• Involved in the debriefing of a project.
• Financial management of the project portfolio, review WIP and billing, and financial closeout of the project(s).
• Proactively promote company solutions within target markets and client base.
• Build key client relationships, network, and interact with clients and other building professionals associated with company business.
• Provide clients with regular progress updates and submit budget reports.
• Spend significant time collaborating with contractors, construction managers, architects, engineers, inspectors, and other building specialists.
• Participate in the development and execution of Berg’s strategic and business plan including achievement of key objectives.
• Establish and develop relationships with employees, including the company management team, as well as external partners and stakeholders.
• Support and continuously improve Berg’s high-performance culture.
• Provide visionary leadership for new ideas and approaches and humbly welcome ideas to innovate and better Berg from all levels of the organization.
• Develop trust and maintain a collaborative and supportive leadership presence with your Project Management team.
• Participate in and support recruitment, hiring, onboarding efforts as appropriate to develop an exceptional regional team.
• Foster a collaborative culture that enhances employee satisfaction, engagement, and results-orientation while encouraging innovation and creativity.
• Provide time for regular and effective 1-on-1 meetings with all direct reports.
• Coach, mentor, and collaborate with direct reports regularly.
• Establish and achieve specific, measurable, and obtainable objectives that support Berg's overall growth and profitability objectives while creating client, employee, and company success.

Requirements

• Alignment with the Company’s Core Values.
• Possesses observable passion and drive for success through leadership.
• Demonstrated competency in employee development within a team-based environment.
• Strong Leadership skills and practices.
• Experience in effective strategic decision making.
• Results-driven personality.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and financial decision-making record.
• Proven strategy development, deployment experience, and change management experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and construction industry-related software.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Experience with Traction/EOS a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 – 8 years of experience is required.
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the interior and exterior construction scopes of work, including the drywall/steel stud framing industry.
• Experience with pre-fabrication is a plus.
• Analytical mind, attention to detail, and ability to make impromptu decisions based on objective criteria.
• Proven experience in planning and budgeting.
• Outstanding management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

The Berg Group offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The Berg Group offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the employee and the business.