Construction Executive - Governmental

Caddell Construction; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations

Company-paid holidays

Company-funded medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability plans

401k match

Gym membership reimbursement

Use of company condominiums

Job summary

Caddell Construction is seeking a Construction Executive – Governmental to oversee the total construction effort on multiple projects, ensuring design, budget, and schedule compliance.

The role requires 15 years of PM experience, strong communication, and leadership skills with preference for an engineering/ construction management degree. Salary ranges are competitive with premium incentives for complex government work.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills and adherence to processes.
• Knowledge of project controls and reporting practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects ensuring design, budget, and schedule compliance.
• Set expectations and drive accountability for safety, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Recruit and staff key office and field positions.
• Interface with owners, A/E reps, and subcontractors when needed.
• Maintain project logs and documentation; ensure policy adherence.
• Direct planning, scheduling and engineering activities as required.
• Support project mobilization/demobilization and monthly financial reporting.
• Support client pursuits and bids with the Governmental Business Unit.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Engineering/Construction Management degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title – Construction Executive – Governmental

Resumes are reviewed as submitted and staffed based on project need.

Rewards of Working at Caddell –Paid vacations, company-paid holidays, company-funded medical insurance. Company joint funding of dental and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full-time employees, 401k match, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the total construction effort for multiple projects to ensure they are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule.
• Instrumental in scaling of the business by:
• Setting clear expectations and managing project team performance through adherence of a high level of accountability amongst team members to safety, budget, schedule, quality and the Caddell Way.
• Planning, organizing and participating in the recruitment and staffing key office and field positions.
• Plans, organizes and participates in staffing key field positions.
• If required, assists with interface and problem resolution with owners, A/E representatives or subcontractors.
• Ensures adherence to all company, client and project policies, procedures, standards, etc.
• Oversees the maintenance of official project log and documentation files.
• Oversees the implementation/interpretation of safety programs at all times.
• Provides direction to planning, scheduling and engineering functions as required.
• Assists with mobilization/demobilization of projects.
• Provides oversight of assigned projects with understanding of: owner contract, subcontractor contracts, project billings and ability to report monthly project financial status.
• Participates in specific client pursuits and project pursuits as requested by executive management with Governmental Business Unit.
• Participates in project bids or preconstruction efforts as requested by executive management with Governmental Business Unit.
• Working Conditions – Construction setting, travel required, full time. Must have the ability to crawl, climb, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, stand for longs periods of time, lift and hold in excess of 50lbs, talk, hear and occasionally sit. Must have the ability to withstand confined spaces and or/extreme heights while negotiating tasks at hand in a safe manner to themselves and/or others. Subject to hot, cold, humid and wet conditions depending on location.
• Reporting Structure – Vice President – Governmental.

What We Expect

Accountability is part of The Caddell Way and our employees share in a strong work ethic and positive team environment. There is a true sense of purpose and teamwork.

Education / Experience – Minimum high school diploma/GED and 15 years’ experience as a project manager required. Four-year degree in engineering or construction management preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Requires excellent technical and management skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Working knowledge of all applicable Caddell processes and procedures. Strong client relations skills are a must. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to use Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Must have a deep understanding of the “Caddell way.”

While the salary range is typically between $157,100 – $190,000 (we are including premiums that will increase the salary range) annually, applicants are encouraged to share compensation expectations as part of the application process. Caddell honors prior experience, education, and qualifications of applicants in order to make attractive and competitive offers.

Your career matters at Caddell, where there is a strong emphasis on the growth and development of every employee! We’re large enough to take on the most complex construction projects, but we know the contribution of each individual is the key to our success.