Project Executive

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for managing a multiple and complex projects and project teams on one or more strategic accounts. Manages project managers, senior project managers, superintendents, project engineers and project team. Responsible for mentoring and developing.

Market Sector Experience- Building and working knowledge in the K-12 and higher education market sectors a major plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plan, direct, manage, and provide oversight of assigned construction projects and personnel to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within scope, schedule, and budget.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of policies and procedures specific to the core client to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction. Accountable for the projection of LeChase’s Core Values, Mission, and Vision.
3. Assume a leadership role to implement company marketing and sales initiatives specific to core client of market segment. Develop short and long-term core client business plan for revenues and profits. Secure and manage core client projects to meet or exceed established goals for revenue and gross profits.
4. Initiate and promote internal training and professional development for the core client project teams. Participate in employee performance evaluations. Provide mentorship to new or less experienced employees.
5. Overall accountability to set and maintain a high standard for the quality, value, and safety for the delivery of core client construction services.
6. Leadership and participation in generating and implementing corporate strategy and planning initiatives. Ensures that all corporate policies, procedures, and systems are followed and adhered to.
7. Identify project risks & opportunities
8. Ensure accurate and timely financial reports, monitor project billings, and maintain positive cash flow on projects. Have an in-depth understanding of the costs and profitability of projects.
9. Manage conflict resolution with project team and/or third party to maintain strong internal and external relationships. Maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
10. Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education/Experience:

• High school diploma required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field strongly preferred.
• 15 years of construction experience and 5 years working directly with specific account or market segment
• OSHA 30 training or willingness to obtain in a timely fashion required.

1. Skills/Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry and the project delivery techniques.
• Fundamental knowledge of construction-related software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to solicit/secure additional project opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal and active listening skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage others and build strong relationships.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
2. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.