Project Executive in Irvine, California at Hodess

Job Summary

The Project Executive is accountable for the overall performance of multiple projects from preconstruction to project completion. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role will provide leadership and guidance for on-site construction teams throughout the course of the project(s) and support business development objectives. The Project Executive is responsible for recruiting and developing highly skilled team members for each project.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Acquisition:

• Participate to understand unique owner needs, and help secure potential clients & projects
• Review projects for unique challenges that will impact budget/profitability objectives
• Utilize industry contacts and relationships to generate appropriate project leads and follow through to acquisition
• Participate in and contribute to the RFP process including editing for project specific content, and interview preparation and participation
• Participate in Contract negotiation

Pre-Construction Planning:

• Determine project staffing requirements
• Review and approve the pre-mobilization activities
• Bridge Business Development, Estimating & Purchasing and ensure a communicative process start up for operations.
• Responsible for design management. Coordinate with preconstruction & project team to effectively manage the design to the clients needs, budget & schedule.

Project Management

• Accountable for team day to day operations, chairing weekly project meetings to identify potential obstacles and mitigate risk ensuring project successful completion
• Provide high level management of quality, risk, safety, and compliance for the project and team members
• Oversee project budgets, schedule, costs, and pricing, ensuring delivery of a profitable project.
• Represent the Company in business collaborations with customers, consultants, subcontractors and other public and/or private agencies and organizations.
• Visit project sites regularly to monitor performance & to provide leadership support to project teams
• Communicate with the Director of Operations & General Superintendent on a weekly basis relative to any new or pending issues, which require corporate attention.

Client Relations

• Develop a positive long-term relationship with the Owner, Subcontractor & Vendors to facilitate construction activities and promote Owner satisfaction.
• Serve as an extension of the Business Development team to source project opportunities and develop new customer relationships

Team Leadership

• Train, mentor and manage team members, establishing and fostering a team environment offering effective coaching and feedback, to manage performance
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service
• Responsible for developing direct reports for future career consideration with appropriate identifiable career paths and training opportunities
• Participation in implementing company initiatives & SOP’s

Financial Control

• Ensure project cash position and assist in collection of owner receivables, escalating issues if they occur
• Thoroughly understand the contract terms and relay key terms with project team
• Accountable for overall project financial performance and participate in monthly cost updates
• Ensure direct reports are coordinating with accounting to ensure that all subcontractor/vendor billings are received timely and accurately

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 10 years construction project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Preferred experience as a project manager with an establish General Contractor or Construction Manager
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and industry applicable safety requirements
• Previous management experience
• Valid Driver’s license
• Cost Management and ability to Estimate
• Demonstrated skills in Bluebeam, Sage/Timberline, Procore Construction Management & Microsoft Suite including Project or Primavera P6
• Part time travel as required (30-60%)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of cleanroom and dryroom technology and construction preferred.
• Expert knowledge of building design and construction planning principles and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to understand building estimates and feasibility studies.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints and/or technical manuals.
• Technical knowledge of building components and their function.
• Ability to review, negotiate and manage contractual agreements.
• Skills in workflow analysis and management.
• Knowledge of contract documents and specifications.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and/or supervision to architectural firms and subcontractors.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to foster a cooperative business environment.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local building codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Ability to make complex operating, administrative and procedural decisions.
• Knowledge of procurement rules and regulations.
• Ability to assess contract compliance and product/service quality.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures.

Salary starting at $190,000.00 per year