Project Executive

This position will entail travel throughout the Midwest and can be based in any of our regional offices.

• Market types include data centers, advanced manufacturing, technology, heavy industrial and power installations across a wide range of industries and clients.

• The scope of this role may include leading a single mega project or a group of projects in a specific market segment, using varied contract delivery methodologies (DBB, EPC, CMGC, CMAR, IPD, etc.).

• Work will include coordination and oversight of subcontractors as well as effective utilization of self-performing construction trades.

• Builds and maintains strong client relationships through effective communication and follow-up, ensuring project goals are accomplished safely, within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. 

• Manages the project delivery team; charged with overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the in-house supervisory team members and key trade partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain project and company culture through active engagement, open communication, personal connection and support for all team members and stakeholders.

• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client to facilitate project delivery.

• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate and client policies.

• Confers with project staff to outline work plans, assign duties/responsibilities and delegate authority.

• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project – coordinates with senior management for recruitment and assignment of project personnel.

• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure work progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.

• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine the timeframe, funding limitations, project procedures, staffing requirements, and available resources to various phases of project.

• Reviews status reports from project personnel and modifies schedules/plans as needed.

• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.

• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.

• Coordinates project activities with activities of governmental agencies and subcontractors.

• Understands and is able to analyze and execute CPM-based project schedules.

• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built safely, on schedule and within budget.

• Represent company in owner progress meetings.

• Manage financial aspects of contracts and responsible for project profit or loss.

• Lead and/or delegate leadership of project meetings.

• Mentoring and assist with career development of other team members.

• Participate in strategic planning efforts as it relates to assigned market(s)

• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering or Construction Management

• PE and/or DBIA credentialing is not required but is a strong plus

• 10+ years’ experience/knowledge of construction, contracts, design, finance, and management required 

Skills and Abilities:

• Understand and interpret regulations and company policies/standards.

• Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance

• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry best practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities

• Superior communication and interpersonal skills

• Business oriented person

• Ability to assure responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.

Benefits:

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.