Construction Project Executive - Building Group

Kiewit; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Project Executive to lead commercial construction projects from Westlake, TX, with travel as needed. You will oversee multiple project teams, drive strategic initiatives, and maintain direct client relations to ensure project success.

This role requires 15+ years in vertical construction, a relevant degree, and a proven track record in project leadership, estimating oversight, and contracts management. Regional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in the vertical construction market.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; construction/finance exposure.
• Strong business acumen and ability to pursue new business opportunities.
• Experience as Project Manager or Director roles with client relations and contracts management.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership with strategy development and business initiatives within the organization.
• Oversees and manages multiple construction teams through preconstruction and construction processes.
• Manages project performance: financials, schedule, safety, and client relations.
• Leads staffing, recruiting, and retention efforts.
• Leads contract negotiations and opportunities development.

Skills

Executive leadership

Project management

Client relations

Strategic planning

Business development

Estimation oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Business: Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Access

Job description

Requisition ID: 181845
Job Level: Executive
Home District/Group: Kiewit Building Group
Department: Field Operations
Market: Building
Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Project Executive, you will work with various Project Management team members from different projects to manage the overall performance for commercial construction projects and have direct client relations responsibility. You will also provide an oversight of the estimation and complete project management of multiple project teams.
Other common names for this role: Project Director, Sponsor, Senior Project Manager, Construction Executive

District Overview

Kiewit Building Group specializes in vertical construction, we build office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, government buildings, science and technology facilities, retail and special-use facilities, and extensive interior construction with tenant improvements. Our capabilities include all facets of construction and engineering including general contracting, construction management, design-build, design-assist and turn-key project development.

Location

This position will be based out of our Regional office in Westlake, TX. Regional travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership with strategy development and business initiatives within the organization.
• Provides oversight and senior management for multiple construction teams through the preconstruction and construction process.
• Senior Project Management responsibility for the project performance: financial, schedule, construction execution, and client relations.
• Ensures that staffing resources are sufficient on projects and assists in employee development, recruiting, and retention.
• Leads all aspects of Kiewit’s safety culture and a commitment to Nobody Gets Hurt.

GET WORK

• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities, potential clients, and industry trends.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential clients, including developers, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with key client executives through content-driven discussions aligned to the client's priorities and relevant trends.
• Create strategies for community partnerships to ensure Kiewit has diverse presence.
• Provide Strategic plans for new business opportunities and fosters new client relationships.
• Serves as the primary client relationship manager, who builds long-term relationships with new and existing clients to generate new business opportunities.
• Oversight and Collaboration during the Preconstruction, Estimating, and proposal development process for new and existing business opportunities.
• Leads Contract negotiations, solutions and development
• Involvement in the community and industry as an influential leader through participation in organizations and memberships.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in the vertical construction market, preferably in the localized region.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Construction Management; Business: Finance, OR similar type experience in a related position that provides knowledge and experience required for this position
• Strong business acumen and the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Prior experience serving as Project Manager, Design Manager, Director of Estimating, or Project Director of construction teams, where responsibilities include construction, engineering, estimating, contracts management, and client relations
• Knowledge of commercial construction standards including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines and subcontractors
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
• Staff Management
• Project Management
• Business Process Management
• Business Administration
• Public Speaking and Presentations

Working Conditions

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.