What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Executive position at Willmeng Construction?
The Role
As a Project Executive, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution of construction operations, meeting project goals, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, to ensure efficient project delivery within the specified timelines and budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction operations, excellent leadership abilities, and exceptional organizational skills. This opportunity has the potential to be hybrid after training is completed.
What you will accomplish
- Oversee Construction Operations: Manage and oversee the day-to-day operational activities of construction projects, ensuring adherence to project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Team Management: Lead and manage a team of construction professionals, including project managers, site supervisors, and administrative staff, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure optimal performance.
- Project Planning and Execution: Collaborate with project teams to develop detailed construction plans, set project milestones, and allocate resources effectively. Ensure projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget.
- Budgeting and Cost Control: Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and implement cost-control measures to optimize resource allocation and ensure financial objectives are met.
- Quality and Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards. Implement and enforce best practices for quality control, risk mitigation, and safety protocols.
- Vendor and Supplier Management: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors. Evaluate vendor performance, negotiate contracts, and manage procurement processes.
- Problem Solving: Identify and address operational issues, challenges, and bottlenecks promptly. Develop effective solutions and contingency plans to minimize disruptions and maintain project progress.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiency, and cost-saving initiatives. Implement strategies to enhance productivity and streamline construction operations.
- Communication and Collaboration: Foster effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely information flow. Coordinate with architects, engineers, and clients to resolve project-related issues and ensure client satisfaction.
- Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated with local building codes, regulations, and industry standards. Ensure construction activities comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
What we would like you to have
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field (preferred).
- Strong computer skills, especially in; Microsoft Office, Project, Outlook, Excel, and Construction Software Procore, Sage.
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, techniques, and industry best practices.
- Solid understanding of construction-related regulations, permits, and safety standards.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in project management software and tools.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
You're inspired by our values
- Altruistic - Our foundation is built upon the authentic, selfless concern we share for the success and wellbeing of others.
- Fair 360 - We illuminate with kindness by seeking to understand before being understood and by caring more than may seem reasonable so we can achieve genuine success for all.
- Strategic - The blueprint that guides the creation of a genuine place of purpose expresses the clarity of our vision, the rigor of our thought and the character of our word.
- Sincere - We present no facades, only genuine elevations of truth, trust, and wholehearted loyalty to the employees we mentor, the clients we serve and the communities we call home.
- Nimble - Our structural integrity is ensured through the balance of resourcefulness, responsiveness, and adaptability and strengthened by being well-rounded in the market to serve at the highest levels.
Compensation
Alongside cash, our total compensation package includes comprehensive benefits and 100% employee ownership. From wellness to work life, our benefits support our employees' total wellbeing.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Discretionary annual bonus
- 401k with employer match
- Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% covered, with options to add dependents at 50% coverage by Willmeng
- Flexible Time Off Policy
- 9 paid company holidays
- 3 consecutive weeks of parental bonding leave, with an additional 3-5 weeks of disability leave for delivery recovery
- Spacious break rooms with healthy meals & snacks provided at no additional cost
- Team-building activities, including volunteer opportunities