Project Executive - Heavy Industrial & Mining

Provides leadership and management to assigned projects in a safe, profitable, and timely manner. Manages work consistent with standards of quality and integrity and participates in marketing, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiation phases of projects.

Responsibilities

• Champions the orderly, timely transition of projects from estimating to the field, including project review meetings covering contract requirements, general conditions, schedules, budgets, subcontracts, and purchase order agreements.
• Completes close-out requirements and punch lists promptly; handles warranty callbacks to maintain owner/client relationships.
• Coordinates with the Project Team on means and methods for profitable project execution; monitors manpower, equipment, and material resources.
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive project management plan (PMP), including scope, procurement, environmental, time, financial, quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Oversees project success, including safety, schedule, profitability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Manages all billings to ensure timely payment applications and collections, maintaining positive cash flow; oversees subcontractor payments.
• Develops the overall CPM schedule and ensures coordination with the Project Superintendent and Project Engineer; prepares and distributes detailed schedules as needed.
• Focuses on prevention and documentation of delays or changes; ensures effective use of the Lean process for scheduling.
• Participates in or leads business development, including client relationships, proposals, presentations, and negotiations.
• Provides feedback to estimators for future bidding, especially subcontractor performance evaluations.
• Prepares Monthly Progress Reports in coordination with the Superintendent(s); uses reports to manage costs and prepare accurate projections.
• Prepares and executes purchase order agreements and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with insurance, bonds, and lien waivers.
• Understands and administers prime contract terms, subcontracts, purchase orders, and insurance requirements.
• Reviews and executes change orders, supplements, and cost control budget adjustments.
• Reviews estimates for adherence to cost control, equipment requirements, constructability, formwork, materials, manpower, general conditions, schedule, and insurance.

Requirements

• Experience in preconstruction and managing construction projects.
• Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent technical training and/or related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Capable of managing large, complex projects or multiple projects totaling $200 million or more; typically requires 20+ years of experience.
• Thorough knowledge of contract documents, materials, equipment utilization, scheduling systems, productivity analysis, construction operations, and cash flow procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.).
• Frequent reaching above shoulder heights and below the waist.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, or bending.
• Limited use of telephone, computer, email, or other electronic devices for communication.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Occasional climbing of stairs, ladders, etc.
• Frequent use of hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects.
• Frequent interaction with people during a shift.
• Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk short distances for the entire duration of a shift.

This is a safety-sensitive role, involving tasks that could affect the safety and health of the employee or others, such as operating equipment, handling hazardous materials, or working with potentially flammable/combustible materials.

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, Sundt fosters a culture where every employee is an owner. The team is deeply invested in their work, focusing on building long-term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee-owners. Sundt offers competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, training for personal and professional growth, and a commitment to being the most skilled builder in America.

Benefits

• Market-competitive salary (paid weekly).
• Bonus eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K.
• Industry-leading health coverage starting on your first day.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Workplace Wellness Programs and Mental Health Program.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Employee-Owner Perks.
• Educational Assistance.
• Sundt Foundation – Charitable Employee-Owner's program.