Project Executive

Shawmut Design and Construction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction seeks a senior Project Executive to drive pursuit, pre-construction, and high-level execution across projects. Responsibilities include contract negotiations, strategy definition, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure profitability and client satisfaction.

The role calls for a proven track record in construction management, strong financial controls, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Construction Management experience.
• Proven track record of successful projects.
• Ability to achieve and maintain financial control and profit goals for projects.
• Business development/heavy client interaction a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of all trades and phases of the construction process; extensive people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide multiple jobs and multiple job teams operationally in each phase including pre-construction, construction, closeout, and post-construction services.
• Formulate and develop contract terms with clients and communicate to project team.
• Ensure that the project strategy is clearly defined and communicated and drive the strategy throughout job set up.
• Collaborate with Estimating and Purchasing in the up-front set up of projects to insure profitability, client satisfaction and the best subs for the job.
• Promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors, and continually instilling this philosophy in the project team.
• Communicate effectively with field team members as well as keeping them active in decision-making.

Skills

Construction management

Client interaction

Communication

People management

Financial control

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)–Be an employee-owner!
• 401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
• The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.

Responsibilities

The Project Executive (PX) is responsible for pursuit of opportunities, pre-construction, contract negotiations, and the high-level execution, controls, cost, risk and business management of a single or multiple projects. They must also maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and new business.

• Guide multiple jobs and multiple job teams operationally in each phase including pre-construction, construction, closeout, and post-construction services
• Formulate and develop contract terms with clients and communicate to project team
• Ensure that the project strategy is clearly defined and communicated and drive the strategy throughout job set up
• Collaborate with Estimating and Purchasing in the up-front set up of projects to insure profitability, client satisfaction and the best subs for the job
• Promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors, and continually instilling this philosophy in the project team
• Communicate effectively with field team members as well as keeping them active in decision-making.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Construction Management experience
• Proven track record of successful projects
• Must have ability to achieve and maintain financial control and profit goals for projects
• Business development/heavy client interaction a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and work experience
• Additional Role Specific Skills:
  • Vast knowledge of all trades and phases of the entire construction process: scope, cost, time frames/field execution, typical risks & exposure
  • Extensive people management experience

EEO Information

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary Range Information

NYC Base Salary Range: $200,000 – $300,000. The range stated is specific to New York City. Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.