Project Executive - Mechanical Construction

About the role

As a Project Executive, you will provide high level project oversight, leadership to project management team, setting expectations & objectives as well as all financial aspects of assigned area/division. This individual is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects, business development, planning and talent development for team members.

Manage Safety Compliance and foster a culture of safety

• Perform site walkthroughs and inspections
• Assure site safety compliance by ensuring all safety requirements are being performed - this includes site specific safety plans, audits, tool box talks, pre-task planning and being proficient in using Industry Safe

Operations Management

• Ensure project teams manage all project documentation, preplanning, project hand-offs, prefab, job set-up, policies, procedures, schedules, resources, etc.
• Monitor and oversee project financial performance. Coach and advise PMs in preparation for monthly PM reviews. Attend PM reviews
• Monitor, encourage and promote safety on projects
• Improve the success of negotiating changes on a given project by coaching, advising and leading team members through the process. Attend negotiations as needed
• Oversee and/or perform pre-construction activities

Leadership

• Coach, mentor and develop team members
• Work collaboratively with other leaders to plan for workforce needs to support and drive projects
• Coach and manage performance and goals for team. Motivate and inspire team to achieve and surpass goals
• Build and cultivate an effective team to support and drive business goals/objectives
• Recruit and interview candidates to build an effective team

Strategic Planning

• Develop, lead and support strategic initiatives for the group, division and/or company
• Actively participate in various corporate strategic initiatives as assigned

Estimation

• Oversee and/or perform estimation process, ensuring team coordinates with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors to estimate projects
• Oversee and/or prepare estimates utilizing estimating software
• Oversee and/or attend pre-bid, page turn, project turnover and preplanning meetings as required
• Oversee and/or assist/prepare scope/proposal letter

Financial Management

• Oversee and ensure all projects are meeting financial objectives, are tracked, monitored and reported on a regular basis. This includes and is not limited to:
• Labor Productivity
• Weekly PDCA
• Risk Management
• Communications
• Purchasing
• Billings
• Collection Issues
• PM Reviews

Develop, Build & Maintain relationships

• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients. (Owners and General Contractors)
• Actively participate in industry associations and networking events

Manage Sales Process

• Plan, track and manage sales funnel along with resources needed to support it
• As required, establish industry relationships to ensure project sales growth in the future
• Attend customer outings and events
• Communicate company interest and capabilities to potential customers for future projects and/or change orders
• Provide leadership and oversight for all team proposals, including but not limited to estimating and proposal writing
• Drive division sales goals. Oversee management of key accounts accordingly

What we're looking for in you

• Associate's degree in a technical field or journeyman-level certification required
• Bachelor's degree in technical or construction management preferred
• 10+ years of advanced knowledge and proficiency of building & construction industry
• 10+ years of Construction Project Management experience
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents
• Use/knowledge of Harris' accounting/project & labor management software
• Experience with project management software (e.g. MS Project, MS SharePoint, ProCor, etc.)
• Proficient with computer aided design software
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles
• company operations and financials
• business finance
• customer relations
• business development and project sales strategies

Business administration and management principles including, but not limited to:

• legal aspects of construction industry

Harris Benefits + Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Short-Term Incentive Plan

Pay Range

$136,325.00 - $197,671.25

The actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on a wide range of factors such as specific skills, qualifications, experience, and location.