Construction Executive

25 Harris Mountain West, LLC (Ogden); Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 136,325 - 197,671; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacations

Paid parental leave

Short-term incentive plan

Job summary

25 Harris Mountain West, LLC (Ogden) is seeking a Construction Executive in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this role, you will provide high-level project oversight and lead the management team to achieve financial objectives for the assigned division.

Your responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations, mentoring team members, overseeing project documentation, and managing client relationships. A strong background in project management within the construction industry, along with an associate's degree or relevant certification, is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of advanced knowledge in construction industry.
• Read and comprehend construction documents.
• Experience managing construction projects of varying size.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial performance and project operations.
• Manage safety compliance on job sites.
• Recruit and mentor team members.

Skills

Construction project management

Mechanical systems understanding

Project management software proficiency

Computer-aided design software proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field

Bachelor's degree in technical or construction management

Tools

Harris accounting/project management software

MS Project

MS SharePoint

ProCor

Job description

Job Summary

The purpose of your role as a Construction Executive is to provide high‑level project oversight, lead the project management team, set expectations and objectives, and manage all financial aspects of the assigned area/division.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial aspects, business development, planning, and talent development for team members.
• Manage safety compliance and foster a culture of safety: conduct site walkthroughs and inspections, ensure compliance with site safety plans, audits, tool‑box talks, pre‑task planning and use of Industry Safe Operations Management.
• Ensure project teams manage all project documentation, preplanning, hand‑offs, prefab, job set‑up, policies, procedures, schedules, resources, etc.
• Monitor and oversee project financial performance; coach and advise PMs during monthly reviews.
• Attend PM reviews and negotiate changes on a project, providing coaching, advice, and leadership during negotiations.
• Oversee and/or perform pre‑construction activities.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members; collaborate with other leaders to plan workforce needs.
• Motivate and inspire the team to achieve and surpass goals; build and cultivate an effective team.
• Recruit and interview candidates to build an effective team.
• Develop, lead, and support strategic initiatives for the group, division, and/or company.
• Participate in corporate strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Oversee and/or perform the estimation process, coordinating with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and attend pre‑bid, page‑turn, project turnover, and preplanning meetings.
• Oversee and/or prepare scope/proposal letters.
• Oversee financial objectives: labor productivity, PDCA, risk management, communications, purchasing, billings, collections, and PM reviews.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients (owners and general contractors) and industry associations.
• Plan, track, and manage the sales funnel and resources needed to support it; establish industry relationships to support future sales growth.
• Attend customer outings and events and communicate company interest and capabilities to potential customers.
• Provide leadership and oversight for all team proposals, including estimating and proposal writing; drive division sales goals and manage key accounts.

Qualifications

• 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 in the building and construction industry.
• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction documents.
• Experience with Harris accounting/project & labor management software.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., MS Project, MS SharePoint, ProCor).
• Proficient with computer‑aided design software.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles.
• Understanding of company operations, financials, business finance, customer relations, business development, project sales strategies, business administration and management principles, including legal aspects of the construction industry.

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) 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 (actual salary offer will vary by candidate based on skills, qualifications, experience, and location).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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