Project Executive - Building Group

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Home District/Group: Kiewit Building Group

Department: Field Operations

Market: Building

Employment Type: Full Time

As a Project Executive, you will work with various Project Management team members from different projects to manage the overall performance for commercial construction projects and have direct client relations responsibility. You will also provide an oversight of the estimation and complete project management of multiple project teams.

Other common names for this role:
Project Director, Sponsor, Senior Project Manager, Construction Executive

Kiewit Building Group specializes in vertical construction, we build office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, government buildings, science and technology facilities, retail and special‑use facilities, and extensive interior construction with tenant improvements. Our capabilities include all facets of construction and engineering including general contracting, construction management, design‑build, design‑assist and turn‑key project development.

This position will be based out of our Regional office in Springfield, VA (Washington

D.C). Regional travel will be required.

• Provides executive leadership with strategy development and business initiatives within the organization.
• Provides oversight and senior management for multiple construction teams through the preconstruction and construction process.
• Senior Project Management responsibility for the project performance: financial, schedule, construction execution, and client relations.
• Ensures that staffing resources are sufficient on projects and assists in employee development, recruiting, and retention.
• Leads all aspects of Kiewit’s safety culture and a commitment to Nobody Gets Hurt.

• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities, potential clients, and industry trends.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential clients, including developers, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with key client executives through content‑driven discussions aligned to the client's priorities and relevant trends.
• Create strategies for community partnerships to ensure Kiewit has diverse presence.
• Provide strategic plans for new business opportunities and foster new client relationships.
• Serve as the primary client relationship manager, building long‑term relationships with new and existing clients to generate new business opportunities.
• Oversight and collaboration during the preconstruction, estimating, and proposal development process for new and existing business opportunities.
• Lead contract negotiations, solutions, and development.
• Involvement in the community and industry as an influential leader through participation in organizations and memberships.

• 15+ years’ experience in the vertical construction market, preferably in the localized region.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business/Finance, or similar related experience that provides the required knowledge and experience.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Prior experience serving as Project Manager, Design Manager, Director of Estimating, or Project Director of construction teams, where responsibilities include construction, engineering, estimating, contracts management, and client relations.
• Knowledge of commercial construction standards including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Staff Management, Project Management, Business Process Management, Business Administration, Public Speaking and Presentations.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with…