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Project Executive

The Project Executive is responsible for managing the department's operations and for leading and managing a team of project managers, assistant project managers, and superintendents to deliver exceptional results for our clients. The Project Executive is an executive level position, and is expected to identify, propose, close, and manage construction projects which generate profits.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Leads teams in a way to maximize the contributions of each member.
• Leads a team of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers to deliver exceptional results.
• Initiates suggestions for company-wide process improvements.
• Identifies creative ways to deliver additional profit if possible.
• Develops contingency plans in advance to mitigate potential risks - just in case an item on the critical path is delayed.
• Manages multiple project teams successfully while maximizing both profit and client satisfaction.
• Understands the subcontractor scope and contracts, and identifies opportunities and risks.
• Holds our subcontractors to the same standard of being Committed to Excellence.
• Does whatever it takes to deliver on the Company's promise (we do what we say we will do, when we say we will do it).
• Proactively builds and sustains relationships with targeted clients. Builds long term relationships.
• Attends industry, social and non-profit events to build relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Participates in Executive Team meetings as required, demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of the status of every project under his/her control.
• Delegates the appropriate level of responsibility to team members to ensure that the project/tasks run smoothly.
• Ensures that the job processes are followed in accordance with policies. Proactively monitors the progress of the project through updated schedules.
• Mentors and teaches subordinates to identify, document and plan to avoid risk.
• Ensures accuracy in the budget projections.
• Ensures Company's contractual standards are being met prior to performing work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Credentials required:

BA/BS degree (or higher) in construction management or engineering related field.

10 years design-build construction management experience

One of the following certifications:

Active Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certified by the Construction Manager Certification Institute, or

Active Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification issued by the Project Management Institute, or

Active Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) certified by the American Institute of Constructors & Constructor Certification Commission, or

Active Design-Build Professional certification administered by the DBIA, or

Active Licensed Professional Registration in Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, or Pennsylvania

If no Certification or License, then additional 10 years of construction management experience for a total of 20 years of construction project management experience, including at least 10 years of design-build construction project management experience