Commercial Construction Project Executive - Mission Critical

HITT Contracting Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm located in Houston is looking for a Commercial Construction Project Executive to oversee large-scale projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the commercial construction industry and previous experience in healthcare construction. This role involves managing project timelines, ensuring safety standards, and leading project teams to successful outcomes while fostering relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction.
• Prior healthcare construction project experience required.
• Ability to master sector/project-specific software systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from design to implementation.
• Negotiate contracts with clients and monitor project progress.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Commercial construction expertise

Project management skills

Leadership abilities

Building client relationships

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Four-year degree in construction, engineering, or business

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

ProCore

Adobe

BlueBeam

JD Edwards

Job description

Commercial Construction Project Executive - Mission Critical

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Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Job Description

The Project Executive role is to effectively manage both small and large‑scale projects from discovery and design to development and implementation. A Project Executive is responsible for all of the duties performed by the Project Manager as well as the following:

Responsibilities

• Maintains adherence to HITT’s standards of safety
• Ensures all job processes are followed in accordance with HITT policies
• Negotiates terms and conditions of contracts with clients
• Monitors the progress of each project through updated schedules
• Ensures that the project Quality Control Plan is followed
• Assists project staff in resolving scope problems with subcontractors
• Ensures proper assignment and evaluation of field personnel both within the project team and throughout the company
• Identifies and negotiates time extensions where justified and allowed
• Acquires new work as well as maintains existing clients
• Maintains positive relationships with the subcontractor community
• Ensures timely completion of closeout process
• Leads the preconstruction and RFP package effort with the help of the Preconstruction Department and/or other company resources
• Delegates responsibility when necessary to ensure that the project/tasks run smoothly

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor
• Prior healthcare construction project experience required
• A four‑year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptable.
• Previous experience in a project management role with the ability to execute multiple projects and/or simultaneously
• Ability to master sector/project‑specific software systems including but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite (ex. Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, JD Edwards
• Mastery of reading construction drawings; tasks including reading, interpreting, and updating construction project‑related drawings
• Ability to organize necessary resources, including people, tools and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results
• Knowledge of current market conditions including pricing conventions and trends
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to:
• Carry oneself as a leader and knowledge holder of the project while facilitating the decision‑making process
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for construction and our industry
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Take initiative and seek responsibility
• Demonstrate integrity consistent with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values
• Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, internal focus on self‑improvement
• Recognize quality and implement contractual and HITT quality standards
• Adapt and exercise flexibility with the ever‑changing world of technology, design, means and methods
• Collaborate with people of various backgrounds and styles
• Foster positive relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors and vendors
• Approach all situations with a customer service oriented attitude
• Coach, train and educate assistant level operations team members
• Sustain existing client relationships and develop new client relationships
• Understand and know what tasks are more important than others; discern what needs to be solved immediately and what can wait; ability to multi‑task effectively
• Exhibit respectfulness by being punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others

Equal Opportunity Statement

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job‑related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug‑free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.