Project Executive - Boston Higher Education projects

About the role

We are currently looking for a highly experienced and strategic Project Executive with a strong background in academic and commercial construction. Reporting to the Group Manager, this individual will provide executive-level oversight across multiple projects, guiding teams from early client engagement & preconstruction through project completion. This role also includes developing new business opportunities within a specific market sector, client group, or project type.

Responsibilities

• Establishes project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy, including cost control, schedule control, quality control, safety compliance, and project close out
• Supervises the work of assigned Project Managers
• Helps the Group Manager develop proposals and estimates
• Works with the Group Manager to prepare project presentations
• Obtains required Project Status reports monthly from Project Managers
• Reviews, corrects, and understands Project Status Reports with Project Managers prior to submitting the reports to the Group Manager
• Participates in the purchasing process for all projects assigned and provides final approval on all purchases that are not within target budget
• Reviews, understands, and ensures administration of all owner contract requirements
• Initiates and maintains relationships with clients and A/E contacts to facilitate construction activities
• Monitors/controls construction through administrative direction of Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget
• Identifies and investigates potentially serious situations and implements corrective measures
• Promotes business development by representing the company in project meetings, presentations, business development opportunities, etc.
• Develops and maintains client relationships. Works with BD staff to pursue new work/clients
• Manages financial aspects of contracts to protect company's interest and simultaneously maintain good relationships with clients
• Becomes involved in industry associations in order to promote the company
• Trains subordinates and monitors their development
• Completes annual performance evaluations of subordinates as required
• Manages and provides leadership in assigned pre-construction activities
• Works with management to implement strategic initiatives
• Seeks training and participates in industry associations to stay current with trends and legislature as they affect our industry
• Pursues individual training and goals set at performance review
• Performs additional assignments as directed

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, related degree or equivalent relevant work experience
• Experience with Academic project and clients a plus
• At least fifteen years of increasingly responsible experience in and knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management required
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance
• Must have a thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their effect on project activities
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills are essential (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.)
• Significant business skill required
• Must be computer literate and familiar with related in-house programs (Prolog Manager, Microsoft Project, Excel, etc.)
• Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to project a positive image of the company at all times
• Able to make significant independent judgments
• Membership in one or more industry associations a plus

Pay

Anticipated base salary: $190,000 - $250,000. Actual salary determined by skills, experience, education, and specific qualifications; ranges are reviewed regularly against market trends and may vary by geographic location.