Project Executive

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Headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, Batchelor & Kimball takes pride in partnering with our clients to deliver excellent results from engineering and construction to operations and maintenance. We offer design/build and turnkey construction services, including teaming with selected subcontractors for electrical and general construction.

There’s not a lot of BS here, and not a lot of turnover. Good people work at Batchelor & Kimball. We’re good at our jobs, and good to each other. We have high expectations because the work is challenging, but we know the most valuable thing about the work is the people who do it. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we’d like to meet you! If you are looking to grow your career and thrive in a team environment, then we invite you to apply for this position.

A candidate with strong experience in Mechanical Construction projects will strongly be considered and interviewed. This is a Project Executive position based in Austin, Texas to dedicate their efforts in helping us with our clients in that geographic area. All candidates must meet the following expectations and be able to work independently with minimal oversight.

The exact job site address is confidential at the client’s request and will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Strong executive level leadership skills.
• Participate extensively in the work acquisition process, working to define and develop project budgets and schedules that will achieve profitability objectives, while accounting for project-specific challenges.
• Manage the pre-construction, preplanning, and construction project scheduling process.
• Leverage strong relationships with general contractors (GCs) and owners to grow the Batchelor and Kimball business.
• Have thorough knowledge of the company's contracts and understanding of all parties involved.
• Provide leadership in business judgement and all financial and profitability aspects of projects under your jurisdiction.
• Set appropriate milestones and assign staff qualified to handle the scope and complexity of the project.
• Lead and consult with field project managers, GCs and owners.
• Be responsible for nurturing successful relationships to ensure the success of the projects.
• Successfully subcontracts to ensure project timelines and budget.
• Willingly take ownership and accountability for projects under their direction.
• Solve complex problems relating to project schedule and budget as an active member of the project team.
• Supervise all activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and schedule.
• Review and approve project budgets (labor, material, and subcontractors) to determine allocation of resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
• Negotiate and create subcontractor contracts with external vendors to reach agreements beneficial to the project.
• Manage project finances including profitability and cash flow.
• Work and provide indirect leadership to construction crews.
• Actively be involved in design conflict and resolution for all trades which includes collaborating with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project.
• Lead strategic planning, project submittals, requests for information, and change order processes.
• Implement monthly cost reports and accurate cost projections.
• Responsible for recognizing and resubmitting change orders as necessary.
• Responsible for approval of the payment supplier and subcontractor invoices.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues.
• Candidates with strong skills with Bluebeam software and Procore Management programs will receive priority in the review process.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles.
• Project, identify, and manage CAD, fabrication, and field labor resources required.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
  
  

Supervisory / Budgetary / External Communications Responsibility

• Direct responsibility to the project management team and subcontractors.
• Indirect responsibility for B & K and subcontractor field personnel and internal support services.
• Build a strong communication pipeline to the corporate office to leadership in project management along with the support functions.
  
  

Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements (minimum competencies required for job performance)

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Consistent dependability and availability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction office environment
• Ability to organize and curate documents related work orders and personnel
• Aptitude to learn new systems
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Project Management
• Train estimating staff on technical aspects of Project Management
• Understand company resource production capabilities and implement in the construction process, i.e., daily coordinating with Superintendent
• Professionally solicit vendors and suppliers during the procurement process
• Ability to prepare a SWOT Analysis for projects and future projects
  
  

Prior Work Experience And Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or 10 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Construction Management, Construction Science, Mechanical Engineering, or similar degree highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10-15 years leading large multi-million-dollar complex construction projects.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of leading a team to include project engineers, Project managers and support staff
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands are those associated with working in a typical office environment and miscellaneous filed travel.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Department

BKI Texas Office

Employment Type

Out of State Office Employees

Minimum Experience

Senior Manager/Supervisor

Compensation

Commensurate on Experience

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