Project Executive

Satterfield & Pontikes; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. seeks a Project Executive to provide strategic operational leadership for Project Management, acting as the main client contact and helping win new accounts.

The role drives procurement, preconstruction, risk management, and resource optimization to deliver safe, on-time, and profitable projects. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in construction project management, deep contract knowledge, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing construction projects
• Thorough knowledge of contract documents, materials and equipment utilization
• Strong leadership and client management capabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead project management and ensure operational excellence on assigned projects
• Maintain and expand client relationships; serve as primary client contact
• Support business development, bidding, and proposals with cross-functional teams
• Oversee safety, risk management, budgets, and schedule adherence
• Develop and mentor project personnel and influence key positions

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Bid and proposal input

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Job description

The Project Executive provides strategic operational leadership and direction to Project Management functions. This position acts as the key contact for assigned clients and contributes to the acquisition of new account opportunities for the organization. The Project Executive participates in work procurement and Preconstruction, seeks to economize the use of resources and money, ensures operational excellence, and actively manages project team’s continuing education and development.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensure compliance and operational excellence in the following areas: contract review, estimating, business unit turnover coordination, risk management, and performance.

• Support project bidding, including reviewing bid requirements, assisting with Bid Team assignments, reviewing scope coverage, assisting in Bid Schedule development, and assisting in creating General Conditions budget.

• Participate in successful project buyout.

• Accountable for ongoing safety on jobsites and review and mitigate accident trends; enforce course corrections to ensure safety, quality, profitable, and on-time results.
  

• Provide feedback to Estimating/Pre-Construction on projects and for use in future bidding or negotiations.

• Elevate and participate in all legal matters.

• Participate in the recruiting, training, reviewing and supervision of project personnel and contribute to the selection, training, and development for key positions.

• Create learning and development partnerships with team members to aid career growth.

• Assist with the creation of cross-functional teams & group project plans for a solution-oriented environment.

• Conduct crucial conversations regarding employee performance and development.

• Maintain and expand existing account and client relationships; be the “owner” of each new and existing account assigned, and the client’s main point of contact.

• Contribute to Business Unit Leader and Business Development Manager’s process in identifying new account and project opportunities by market sector and geography; share in developing Account Plans accordingly.

• Participate in business development activities, including proposal and presentation development. Work closely with the Business Development Manager and Marketing team to write appropriate narratives and to review deliverables.

• Participate in the review and management of the assigned project development plans & budgets.

• Work closely with the Business Unit Leader to monitor process management compliance with reporting related to corporate policy and the contract documents.

• Work with Business Development Manager to develop Individual Project Pursuit Plans.

• Actively cultivate and maintain a “sales culture” on an everyday basis.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• B.A. or B.S.in Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture, or equivalent experience

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in managing construction projects with a thorough knowledge of contract documents, materials, equipment utilization, scheduling systems, productivity analysis, construction operations, and cash flow procedures

Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., encourages qualified females, minorities, veterans, disabled persons to apply.