Project Executive

Christman Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christman Company in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a Project Executive to lead projects from inception through closeout. This employee-owner role emphasizes client leadership, on-site team guidance, and accountability for project results.

You will coordinate preconstruction planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and post-construction follow-up while representing Christman to clients and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of direct construction management experience including management of individuals and teams.
• -or- Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Master's Degree in Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution from proposal through completion in alignment with The Christman Way.
• Motivate, inspire, and guide on-site project team members including Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Manage project financials: fee sheet, cash flow projections, expenses, and reimbursables to maximize ROI and limit risk.
• Serve as primary client-facing representative to ensure client needs are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Advocate for on-site staff and collaborate with executive leadership to support teams.
• Coach and develop project teams and ensure alignment with company standards and risk management.
• Oversee risk planning and ensure proactive mitigation and clear communication with stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a related job field

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

The Christman Company

Job Description:

Build More with Your Career at Christman

Are you interested in becoming an employee-owner with a leading national general contractor that will provide you with opportunities to Build More in your professional career? The Christman Company is looking for a Project Executive in our Raleigh, North Carolina, region.

What You Will Do:

As a Project Executive, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• The Project Executive ensures that all aspects of the project, from proposal through completion, are executed in accordance with The Christman Way. They understand our core values and live them every day.
• The PX is primarily a project leader and must be able to relate to the challenges that confront the project's Project Manager and Superintendent and have experience enough in those roles to motivate, inspire, and guide the on-site team.
• The PX must be knowledgeable of how money moves throughout the life of a project. They must be familiar with all financial tasks, from building a fee sheet, creating cost loaded schedules and cash flow projections, to approving expenses and reimbursables. This role must understand how to maximize our return on investment and limit our risk.
• This role is the face of Christman to the client and must be available to answer when they call and work to solve any problem they may face. They will work tirelessly to ensure the client's needs and expectations are met throughout the life of the project.
• Equally important is the role the PX plays as the face of Christman to the project team. The PX must be an advocate for on-site staff; they are their representative with the executive leadership of the company.
• The PX is a counselor and coach. They are directly responsible for the development and training of their project teams and must ensure each Christman partner in their care is fully supported.
• The PX is the big picture thinker, the visionary for the project. Their job is to stay out of the weeds and ensure their teams have all the details covered. They are looking out ahead and ensuring risks are planned for and mitigated before they arise.
• The PX is an advisor to the Regional General Manager. They meet with their clients on a regular basis and have considerable facetime with all external partners allowing them to maintain the pulse of the market and anticipate upcoming changes and trends.

Other Duties:

Business Development:

• Work with fellow regional leaders to develop and implement a strategic plan each year, ensuring the continued success of the business unit.
• Lead the response to client RFP's, working with marketing, project planning, and operations leaders to ensure a complete proposal is submitted, and clearly communicating Christman's approach and qualifications.
• Build and maintain relationships that will lead to business opportunities.

Preconstruction:

• Support project planning/estimating teams to ensure project budgets are maintained throughout design. Engage operations staff as needed to ensure continuity.
• Develop preliminary cash flow reports, schedules, and other project documents as needed.
• Oversee the development and issuance of all bid packages, ensuring risk is mitigated through proper buyout and contract execution.

Construction:

• Support operations teams to ensure the project is delivered to the complete satisfaction of the client.
• Ensure all aspects of the project are executed according to Christman's standards, including safety, risk management, scheduling, and quality.

Post-Construction/Closeout:

• Ensure the client is satisfied with the project outcomes and the closeout package is complete.
• Maintain a relationship with the client, continuing to be a trusted advisor to them for years to come.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a related job field.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of direct construction management experience including the management of individuals and teams.
• -or- Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Preferred experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Master's Degree in Business Administration.

The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes):

The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.