PROJECT EXECUTIVE

Balfour Beatty US; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Executive to lead projects across corporate interiors, retail, and light industrial sectors. The role involves client satisfaction, team effectiveness, and financial oversight, ensuring project success and adherence to quality standards.

Qualified applicants should have a Bachelor of Science degree, over 10 years in commercial construction, including supervisory experience, and familiarity with project management software. The position offers a competitive salary range of $190,000 to $220,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of commercial construction experience in project management.
• 8 years of direct supervisory experience.
• Experience with project manager software and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify projects to pursue and develop industry relationships.
• Manage preconstruction efforts and oversee project buy-out.
• Verify accurate financial forecasting and monitor project performance.

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Project management

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Tools

Constructware

P6

JD Edwards

Job description

Summary

At Balfour Beatty Construction in Orange County, California we are seeking a Project Executive to focus on various market sectors (including corporate interiors, retail, adaptive reuse, light industrial, etc.) within Orange County and LA markets. The primary role of the Project Executive is to be the pursuit and project leader ultimately responsible for all aspects of the project’s success including a positive referral from the Clients. The Project Executive ensures project success through monitoring the processes, progress and results of the following: Client satisfaction, team effectiveness, employee development, financial goals, quality and schedule. Serving as the liaison between the jobsite, the Business Unit Leader (BUL) and the main office, the Project Executive provides the support and resources that are needed by the Project Manager and Superintendent to perform their duties.

Essential Functions

• Identify projects to pursue.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships in the industry.
• Participate in development, execution and presentations of proposals.
• Manage preconstruction efforts through RFP process.
• Oversee the buy-out of the project.
• Verify accurate financial forecasting.
• Monitor budget, schedule, and quality.
• Review and approve deliverables.
• Manage risk in accordance with company guidelines.
• Evaluate monthly project financial performance.
• Manage the strategic account process.
• Oversee the development of the initial project schedule.
• Supervise the process of project start-up.
• Encourage employee growth by mentoring and managing development plans.
• Inform Business Unit Leader (BUL) overseeing project of issues and status.
• Assure that Company policies and procedures are implemented on the project.
• Monitor enforcement of project safety policies and procedures.
• Oversee the finalization of any outstanding issues with Owner, Subcontractors, and Vendors at project closeout.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• 10 years or more of commercial construction experience in project management.
• Extensive private sector experience.
• 8 years or more of direct supervisory experience.
• Experience in leading pursuits.
• Existing relationships with architects, brokerage firms, and construction managers.
• Experience with project manager software (Constructware, P6, etc.).
• Experience with cost projection, financial analysis, budget reviews, labor reports.
• Experience with JD Edwards or similar construction application(s).

The base compensation range for the role of Project Executive in S CA posted above is $190,000 to $220,000 annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount.