Project Executive

Job Description 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

• 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

At Erland Construction, our leadership values are more than words, they are the foundation of how we work, lead, and grow together. As an employee-owned company, with 100% of eligible employees participating in our ESOP program, we’re invested in each other’s success and the success of our projects. We take pride in our ownership mindset, mutual respect, integrity, and a culture that thrives on learning and innovation.

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